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Victoria Bridge in Kuala Kangsar is Over 117 Years Old
This bridge was built in 1897 and inaugurated by the then Sultan of Perak, Sultan Idris Murshidul Azam Shah, on March 21, 1900. Counting from its inauguration date, this bridge is over 117 years old.
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The Story and History Behind Jubilee Park in Ipoh
Jubilee Park is located at the Taman Kanak Kanak (TKK) Food Court, Ipoh. Its location is right next to Jalan Dato Tahwil Azhar. Today's generation may not know how grand and magnificent Jubilee Park once was.
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Kampung Kerunai Heritage House in Gerik
During the Japanese occupation, this residence was used as a stopover by Japanese soldiers. The father of the owner of this Heritage House was the head penghulu (village chief) of Mukim Kerunai at that time, known as Penghulu Wan Teh.
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Geluk, 16 Gold and Silver Vessels in the Perak Sultanate
The 'geluk' are small vessels made of silver and gold. There are 8 silver vessels and 8 gold vessels, which are used in the 'Istiadat Mengambil Air Bersiram Tabal' (Ceremony of Collecting Royal Bathing Water) at the 7 estuaries of the Perak River tributaries.
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Getting to Know Dato Panglima Kinta Mohammed Yusof
Did you know that the current courthouse building in Ipoh was actually the home of Dato Panglima Kinta Mohammed Yusof before he passed away, and was later purchased by the British Government?
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Behind the Name of Kampung Raja Intan Suraya in Sauk
Have you ever wondered who is behind the name of Kampung Raja Intan Suraya? Continue reading to find out.
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Beyond Bengal, A 1934 Documentary Film on the Forests of Perak
The documentary Beyond Bengal is a film directed by an American filmmaker named Harry Schenk. It is a documentary that chronicles an expedition into the jungles of Perak.
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The Legend of the Elephant Named Aduka in Gerik
This legendary elephant named Aduka was originally discovered while roaming in the Belum Forest. It is estimated that Aduka was found in the 1980s, and its size was truly formidable, said to be so large it exceeded the height of a house. Despite this, Aduka was quite tame and had a caretaker who never tired of looking after and feeding it since it was first discovered.
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Communist Ambush on Police in Kelian Intan, Hulu Perak
A dark event that will never be forgotten by the families of police officers who served in Kelian Intan, Hulu Perak, when communist terrorists launched an ambush on the police on September 10, 1947, at exactly 7:30 AM.
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Kampung Ulu Kuang, Chemor Named After the World's Most Beautiful Bird
Behind the name of a village in Chemor lies the name of the most beautiful bird in the world, the peacock-pheasant (kuang).
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Who Was the First Englishman to Climb Bukit Larut?
After the Perak War ended in 1876, the British moved the capital of Perak from Bandar Baru, Kg Gajah to Taiping. Due to the tropical climate of Malaya, which was quite hot for the British officials serving here, they turned Bukit Larut into a retreat by building many holiday homes, drawn by its cool and comfortable atmosphere.
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Panggung Lido, The Largest Cinema in Perak Around the 1960s
With a seating capacity of 1,215, Panggung Lido in Ipoh was arguably the largest cinema in Perak during the 1960s.