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The Pangkor Treaty
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The Pangkor Treaty
The Pangkor Treaty was signed on January 20, 1874, and it was an agreement established between the British and the state of Perak.
24 Jul 2019 53
Dato Maharaja Lela in the History of Perak
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Dato Maharaja Lela in the History of Perak
Dato Maharaja Lela is a title that is very familiar in the history of Perak; it is not the name of an individual, but a title that signifies their authority.
03 Jul 2019 142
Tin Mining in Perak
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Tin Mining in Perak
Tin mining in Perak is not a new phenomenon. In fact, it may have been ongoing since before the reign of the 11th Sultan of Perak, dating back to the early 16th century.
02 Jul 2019 93
Batu Gajah in Perak
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Batu Gajah in Perak
Today, Batu Gajah is a rapidly developing town that was once a British administrative center.
28 May 2019 81
Kuala Kangsar, the Royal Town of Perak
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Kuala Kangsar, the Royal Town of Perak
Kuala Kangsar is a Royal Town and is also a city steeped in various historical tales.
24 May 2019 95
Perak FA, Perak Football Association
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Perak FA, Perak Football Association
The Perak Football Association (Perak FA) is the football association representing the state of Perak Darul Ridzuan in the Malaysia League, and the team is listed among the elite group of the Malaysia League, the Malaysia Super League.
17 May 2019 117
The Story of Kampung Changkat Pinggan, the Lost Village of Perak
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The Story of Kampung Changkat Pinggan, the Lost Village of Perak
Today, many have heard the name Kampung Changkat Pinggan, but few realize that it is a village that no longer exists. Where did all the residents of Kampung Changkat Pinggan go?
15 May 2019 75
The History of Bagan Datuk in Perak
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The History of Bagan Datuk in Perak
Bagan Datuk began to be explored around 1880, and the town of Bagan Datuk was opened in 1896. At that time, the location was known as Sungai Keling, and some referred to it as Pekan Baru.
14 May 2019 58
Suzuki's Treasure Worth Over 2 Million in Bagan Datoh
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Suzuki's Treasure Worth Over 2 Million in Bagan Datoh
The story goes that this Suzuki treasure is believed to have been buried by a high-ranking Japanese military intelligence officer who was working undercover. He operated in Bagan Datoh disguised as a carpenter, and his name was Suzuki.
05 May 2019 28
History and Stories of Bota Kiri and Bota Kanan
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History and Stories of Bota Kiri and Bota Kanan
Bota was originally known by another name, Berahman Indera, and served as the administrative center for Sultan Alauddin Mughayat Shah, the 12th Sultan of Perak. Bota also holds fascinating folklore worth sharing.
05 May 2019 242
Getting to Know Dato Panglima Teja in Perak History
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Getting to Know Dato Panglima Teja in Perak History
In the old days at Kuala Teja near Kota Baharu in Gopeng, there lived a dignitary titled Dato Panglima Teja. This implies that every district or territory within the land of Perak surely had its own dignitaries that we have not known about until now.
05 May 2019 41
The Discovery of the Avalokitesvara Statue Proves the Existence of the Gangga Negara Malay Kingdom
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The Discovery of the Avalokitesvara Statue Proves the Existence of the Gangga Negara Malay Kingdom
The 63 kg, 93 cm tall bronze statue is an Avalokitesvara, a Bodhisattva in Buddhist belief. It was discovered in 1936 in Bidor, a small town in the state of Perak, Malaysia, at a tin mine owned by Anglo Oriental, the largest British-owned tin company during the British Malaya era.
29 Apr 2019 135
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