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The Story and Origin of the Name Teluk Bakong in Bota, Perak
There are 3 common versions of the story that recount the history and origin of how the name Teluk Bakong was chosen for the village.
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The Meaning of Darul Ridzuan for the State of Perak
The suffix Darul Ridzuan for the state of Perak is believed to have been accepted by the Sultan of Perak on the advice of scholars as early as the 18th century, between the years 1700 and 1799.
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The Origin and History of the Name Ipoh
The name of the city of Ipoh originates from the name of a tree. These trees produce a poisonous sap, also known as 'upa'. The poisonous sap from the tree had many uses, and it was used by the Orang Asli community for hunting animals.
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The Origins of the Name Taiping
The origin of the name Taiping was initially known as Klian Pauh, where 'klian' means mine and 'pauh' means mango.
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The History of the Labu Kubong Chenderong Balai to Ipoh Air Service
During the trial phase, passengers were charged a fare of $5.00 for a trip from Labu Kubong to Ipoh.
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The History of the 'Batu Tenggek' in Teluk Intan, Said to be 'Alive'
Not many memorial monuments are built using a single large granite boulder like the one in Teluk Intan. This makes the Teluk Intan World War Memorial unique, and it may well be the only one of its kind in Malaysia.
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How Did Mambang Di Awan Get Its Name?
According to a British official, George Maxwell, the place was named Mambang Di Awan because it was said that a 'mambang' or celestial nymph descended from Gunung Bujang, Melaka.
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The Sentimental Value of Jambatan Nordin in Parit
Jambatan Nordin holds high sentimental value for local residents because, originally, it was just a steel-framed structure with a wooden floor. At that time, the bridge was also known as the Bailey Bridge.
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Swimming Across the Dinding Strait Makes History
In conjunction with Malaysia's 62nd Independence Day celebrations, 10 young swimmers, including those with autism and dyslexia, have etched their names into Malaysian history after successfully swimming across the 10-kilometer Dinding Strait.
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The History of Lumut
According to local folklore, the name Lumut, originally known as Tanah Merah, was established by Raja Ungku Busu in the 17th century. Pirate attacks on the coastal town forced the prince from Selangor to flee and abandon Tanah Merah.
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The History of Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK)
MCKK was established in 1905 by the British upon the recommendation of Richard James Wilkinson, a colonial education officer at the time.
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The History of Parit Town, Perak
The history of Parit town is told from a time long ago, when two travelers from Teluk Intan, Perak, named Alang Sagor and Ngah Ghafar, migrated to Parit via the Perak River around the early 20th century.