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Sejarah
Perak Once Had Two Sultans in the Mid-18th Century
It turns out there was an overlap in governance between two sultans during the reign of the Sultans of Perak between 1744 and 1750.
Mitos
The Tale of the Were-Tiger in the Writings of the British Resident of Perak
In a book written by Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham during his tenure as the British Resident of Perak, he recounts tales of were-tigers in the state.
Sejarah
Various Versions of the Origin Story of the Name Perak
The origin and history of the name of the state of Perak remain obscure. This is because the stories and narratives were largely passed down through oral tradition, with a lack of written records.
Sejarah
How Was the Position of British Resident in Perak Abolished?
The journey of the end of 82 years of direct British official intervention in the administration of Perak, which began in 1874 with J.W.W. Birch and ended in 1956 with Dato’ I.W. Blelloch.
Sejarah
The Story of a Taiping Native in a Communist Ambush
A Taiping, Perak-born soldier seeks justice for the death of his comrade who was ambushed by communist terrorists while defending the nation!
Tokoh
30th Sultan of Perak, First Malay Appointed as Assistant Commissioner of Police
Captain A. McD Graham was the individual who voiced the view and suggestion that there should be involvement from a member of the Malay royal family in the police force. His story begins here.
Sejarah
The Story Behind the Raja Ahmad Memorial Stone at Sungai Terus
It is said that Raja Ahmad passed away after falling into the mouth of the Terus river while traveling by boat; his body was never recovered.
Tokoh
The Story of the 4th Menteri Besar of Perak Who Once Worked as a Driver
A brief look at the life of the grandfather of actor Iqram Dinzly, who worked as a driver before becoming the 4th Menteri Besar of Perak.
Sejarah
Pulau Pangkor Was Once Feared as a Leprosy Colony
Anyone who heard the name Pulau Pangkor would feel a sense of dread, as the island was often associated with the phrase 'exiled to Pangkor'.
Sejarah
The Story of Kulup Chandan, the Pet Elephant of Sultan Idris I
This elephant had its own unique significance, so much so that its name was immortalized on a hill that stands beautifully today, and at the Istana Iskandariah, which remains the official residence of every Sultan of Perak to this day.
Sejarah
Frank Swettenham's Notes on the River Terrapins of Bota Kanan
In his notes, Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham mentioned that at the end of every year when the Perak River water levels are high, river terrapins would head upstream to find sandy areas around Bota to lay their eggs.
Sejarah
How Did the Perak Administrative Center Come to Be at Cempaka Sari?
After being installed as the Sultan of Perak, he initially resided in Barhaman Indera until he felt moved to relocate to a new site to serve as the administrative center for the glory of his reign.