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Getting to Know Sultan Iskandar Shah, a Pious Ruler
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Getting to Know Sultan Iskandar Shah, a Pious Ruler
Born on May 10, 1876, in Kampung Kuala Keboi, Kampar, Perak, he was given the name Raja Alang Iskandar ibni Almarhum Sultan Idris Mushidul A'zam Shah.
02 Apr 2019 173
The History of the RMN Fleet Command Headquarters in Lumut
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The History of the RMN Fleet Command Headquarters in Lumut
In 1983, the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Fleet Command Headquarters was relocated from the Naval Base in Woodlands, Singapore, to the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Base in Lumut.
01 Apr 2019 32
SOFEA, The Nostalgic Rock Band from Ipoh, Perak
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SOFEA, The Nostalgic Rock Band from Ipoh, Perak
Pure nostalgia, SOFEA is a Malaysian rock band that has been popular since the 1980s, hailing from Ipoh, Perak.
01 Apr 2019 52
Senoi Praaq, Dubbed 'The Silent Killer' by the CIA
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Senoi Praaq, Dubbed 'The Silent Killer' by the CIA
The Senoi Praaq were dubbed 'The Silent Killer' by the CIA and were once used in secret operations in Laos. When the United States withdrew from Laos, they were simply left behind.
01 Apr 2019 43
History of Tanjung Rambutan Hospital
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History of Tanjung Rambutan Hospital
In 1910, Dr. Samuels proposed that the government build a hospital named the Federal Lunatic Asylum in Tanjung Rambutan.
27 Mar 2019 70
American Aircraft Crashed in Beruas in 1945
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American Aircraft Crashed in Beruas in 1945
It is said that the aircraft went missing and lost contact while in the airspace over Melaka. Three people died in the crash and were left on Gunung Bubu for 70 years.
26 Mar 2019 24
The Impact of the 'Tokyo Slap' During the Japanese Occupation in Perak
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The Impact of the 'Tokyo Slap' During the Japanese Occupation in Perak
During the Japanese occupation, especially in the state of Perak, many stories of cruelty have been passed down orally by our elders since long ago.
26 Mar 2019 44
Istana Singgah, A Wooden Palace Over 100 Years Old in Pengkalan Hulu
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Istana Singgah, A Wooden Palace Over 100 Years Old in Pengkalan Hulu
Istana Singgah is a palace belonging to the descendants of Raja Reman, built from wood over 100 years ago. This palace was once used as a stopover for the descendants of Raja Reman when visiting their territories in the north.
23 Mar 2019 119
Folklore of the Sultan of Perak Proposing to Puteri Buih
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Folklore of the Sultan of Perak Proposing to Puteri Buih
Sungkai is quite famous for the folklore of Puteri Buih. It is said to be closely related to the lineage of the Sultan of Perak. There are two known versions of the Puteri Buih story, and both share the same conditions regarding her marriage to the Sultan of Perak.
22 Mar 2019 93
Who Was Yuen Yuet Leng, the Man Who Helped Eradicate the Communists?
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Who Was Yuen Yuet Leng, the Man Who Helped Eradicate the Communists?
Yuen Yuet Leng was born in Larut Matang on September 15, 1927. At the age of 7, he studied at the King Edward VII School in Taiping, Perak. However, his education was interrupted during the Japanese occupation of Malaya.
22 Mar 2019 25
The Low Treaty, Sparking the Beginning of British Colonialism in Perak
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The Low Treaty, Sparking the Beginning of British Colonialism in Perak
The treaty on October 18, 1826, significantly altered the British policy, which initially practiced non-interference in the governance of Perak by the Sultan. Thus, from that date, the history of British colonialism in Perak can be said to have begun. The Low Treaty shocked authorities in India because, in promising British protection over Perak, Captain James Low had exceeded his authority and instructions.
22 Mar 2019 32
The Grave of Mat Arshad, Translator for J.W.W. Birch
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The Grave of Mat Arshad, Translator for J.W.W. Birch
Mat Arshad was an individual tasked as a translator for J.W.W. Birch and was also a clerk serving the British colonial administration based in Bandar Bharu.
21 Mar 2019 109
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