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Ghee Hin Commander Cursed to Become a White Crocodile in Larut
Ah Choong, a Chinese man, was said to have studied Malay martial arts (silat) and promised never to use the skills he learned against the Malay people.
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Rumah Kutai, A Perak Identity Facing Extinction
The term Rumah Kutai, or Kotai, means old or ancient. It is undeniable that the Rumah Kutai is the only type of traditional Malay house in the state of Perak that has been inhabited by locals for over 200 years and still stands proudly on the earth today.
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Bandor, The Most Advanced Town in Perak in the 18th Century
During that era, the Bandor town area was among the most advanced in the state of Perak because it possessed a busy port with trading activities, rows of shops, and settlements for both local communities and foreign immigrants along the Perak River.
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The Battle of Kanang in Korbu Forest Reserve, Sungai Siput
Witnessing the national hero, Warrant Officer I Kanang Anak Langkau, with his intestines exposed after being shot by attacking communist terrorists.
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The History of the Batu Gajah Post Office, Established in 1886
In 1886, Batu Gajah began to develop rapidly with the opening of its first post and telegraph office. This post office, which is over 100 years old, provided services to the surrounding areas of Batu Gajah, extending to Papan, Lahat, Ipoh, Gopeng, and Klian Lalang.
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The 1979 Kroh Communist Terrorist Ambush Tragedy
During the Emergency era, the northern region of Perak, particularly around Grik and Pengkalan Hulu, was a hotspot for communist terrorist activity, focusing on government sabotage and military ambushes. The dense forests and hilly terrain provided ideal cover for their guerrilla tactics.
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The Story of the Raja Muda of Perak Asking an Ex-Convict to Make Him Shoes
As a gesture of support for Salleh Talib to start a new life, His Royal Highness also requested all dignitaries in the state of Perak to order their shoes from Salleh Talib. Dressed in a full pink Baju Melayu with a songket samping, Salleh Talib smiled as he expressed his readiness to craft a pair of shoes for His Royal Highness.
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The First British Resident in Perak
James Wheeler Woodford Birch, better known as J.W.W. Birch, held the position of the first British Resident in Perak in 1874. Born on April 3, 1826, his father, Reverend James Wheeler Birch, was a priest at All Saints Church in Hertford, England. Birch briefly served in the British Royal Navy, assigned to the HMS Alfred to patrol the coast of South America.
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The Last Descendant of the Sultan of Perak and the Male Lineage of the Kings of Melaka
While in Aceh, it is said that the Sultan was critically ill after unknowingly contracting cholera. Eventually, the 9th Sultan of Perak passed away on Acehnese soil. Thus, the male lineage of the Sultans of Perak and the Kings of Melaka came to an end.
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Wan Muhammad Saleh, the First Malay Appointed as Chief Penghulu in Perak
A prominent figure born in Kampung Ijok, Selama, has made a name for himself in the state of Perak. He is Seri Adika Raja Syahbandar Muda Wan Muhammad Saleh, who was born in 1861.
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Datuk Panglima Bukit Gantang Haji Abdul Wahab bin Toh Muda Abdul Aziz, The First Menteri Besar of Perak
Datuk Panglima Bukit Gantang Haji Abdul Wahab bin Toh Muda Abdul Aziz served as the Menteri Besar of Perak from February 1, 1948, until August 1, 1957, before our country achieved independence.
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The Origin and History of the Name Gopeng Town
It is said that the name of Gopeng town was derived from the name of a prominent individual in the area during the height of the tin mining industry.