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Fakta
Is Mukim Teja in Gopeng Related to Tun Teja from the Malacca Era?
This old town, established in the 1800s, dates back to the same era as the founding of Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur. It is located in Mukim Teja, where the Teja River flows. Some readers of orangperak.com have asked whether this Teja is related to Tun Teja from the Malay Sultanate era in Malacca. We provide this information to add to your knowledge.
Tokoh
Was Chin Peng, Born in Sitiawan, Actually a British Subject?
Before the arrival of the British and other colonial powers in the Malay Peninsula, there were already Malay kingdoms that held full sovereignty over their states, governments, and people. However, when the British began to establish themselves and interfere in the administration of the State of Perak, they enacted acts by introducing a Western administrative system that was supposedly parallel to the traditional Malay administrative system at the time.
Tourism
Kampung Karyawan Malim: The First of Its Kind in Malaysia
Kampung Karyawan Malim is the first of its kind in Malaysia. It aims to bring together various types of artists, including writers, painters, musicians, and others. By gathering them here to exchange views, share artistic ideas, and create their work, it indirectly helps improve productivity and benefits the community.
Sejarah
Manjung Was Once Part of the Straits Settlements
The story of the Dinding territory and its interaction with foreign powers began when Nakhoda Mohamad Taib opened the Kuala Sepit Port with the permission of Sultan Jaafar (the 23rd Sultan of Perak), who also granted him the authority to administer the Dinding region.
Sejarah
Chinese Pirate Attack on a British Ship in Larut in 1873
On September 16, 1873, a British ship, the Midge, was attacked by a group of Chinese pirates in the waters of Larut, Perak.
News
Attempt to Straighten the Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan Fails
According to onlookers at the scene who witnessed the man's actions, he claimed he was attempting to straighten the iconic Leaning Clock Tower of Teluk Intan.
Sejarah
Governance Existing Before the Perak Sultanate
Before Sultan Muzaffar Shah I ruled the State of Perak in 1525, there were already local chieftains who governed and held authority in every district throughout the state.
News
Tan Sri Jins Shamsuddin Passes Away
Legendary Malay film artist, Tan Sri Jins Shamsuddin, passed away this evening at a clinic in Kuala Lumpur, believed to be due to choking on a snack at his residence earlier today. The news was confirmed by his second son, Putera Hang Jebat, who stated that his father passed away at the clinic at 5:45 PM.
Education
King of Saudi Arabia Receives Honorary Degree from Sultan of Perak
King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King of Saudi Arabia, who is on a state visit to Malaysia, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Universiti Malaya (UM) by HRH Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, the Sultan of Perak who is also the Chancellor of Universiti Malaya.
Sejarah
The True Function and History of the Teluk Intan Leaning Clock Tower
Ten years after its construction, in 1895, a massive flood occurred in Teluk Intan, causing the tower to be submerged. It is believed that the weight of the floodwaters caused the tower to begin tilting towards the West.
Sejarah
Busong Was the Original Name for Beting Beras Basah
The Sultan was astonished to find that the sand in the area truly resembled rice and appeared wet. Since the place had no official name and was only called 'Busong' by local fishermen, the Sultan declared the place 'Beting Beras Basah', replacing the name Busong.
News
Giant Softshell Turtle in Kampung Sungai Terap, Batu Gajah
Recently, firefighters successfully rescued a giant softshell turtle weighing 80 kilograms. It is believed the turtle fell into a drain and became stuck due to its massive size, which hindered its movement. The giant turtle was found in Kampung Sungai Terap, located in Batu Gajah.