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The Sultanate of Selangor Exists Because of the Sultan of Perak
How the first Sultan of Selangor was appointed, and how this narrative is closely linked to the 16th Sultan of Perak, Sultan Mahmud Syah II, who ruled Perak at the time.
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The Uniqueness of the Giant Well in Selama, Perak
What is interesting on the outskirts of Kampung Bagan Baharu is the presence of a giant-sized well.
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The Origin and History of Kati Town
The story goes that Kati town was once a focal point in Kuala Kangsar. This was because residents in the surrounding areas often went to this town to sell tin ore.
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The Significant Early History of Bukit Gantang
Once upon a time, Bukit Gantang was well-known and prominent throughout Tanah Melayu, serving as the administrative center for the Larut Territory under Long Jaafar, following his appointment as the Chief of the Larut district by his father, Syed Alang Alauddin ibni Sultan Mudzaffar Syah III, the Maharaja of the Islamic Continent of Siam Kedah in 1856. For your information, Syed Alang Alauddin was also known as the Panglima Bukit Gantang.
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The Dark Tragedy of the Gunung Cheroh Collapse, Ipoh
44 years have passed since this dark tragedy. It is said that the massive boulders remain in their original positions from the collapse, serving as a memorial to the tragic event and acting as a tombstone for the dozens of bodies crushed and buried beneath them.
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Steamship Engine Sunk in Sungai Perak, Teluk Intan
A bit of clarification regarding the object said to be the head of a locomotive (train) that has been submerged for over 100 years at the bottom of Sungai Perak, Teluk Intan.
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Asia's First Toll Highway is in Slim River
Did you know that the first toll highway in Malaysia, and indeed the first toll road system in the Asian region, is located in our beloved state of Perak? The road connecting Slim River to Tanjung Malim was opened in March 1964. This 24 km dual-carriageway was named the Tanjung Malim - Slim River Highway.
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A Heartbreaking Tragedy at Sungai Kerian That Must Be Remembered
This story should be remembered by all Malaysians as it recounts a heartbreaking event that proved the strength of unity within Malaysian society.
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Chronology of the 10-Year Reign of Sultan Abdul Aziz, the 31st Sultan of Perak
The years of the late Sultan Abdul Aziz's reign as the 31st Sultan of Perak were highly challenging. It began with the Japanese occupation, followed by the rule of the MPAJA and communists, British pressure for the Malayan Union, and much more.
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The Story of the Endowed Shophouse in Ipoh
When I die, my land and shophouse on Belfield Street are hereby endowed to help poor and sick Malays, to fund the education of Malays, to help repair Mosques or Madrasahs, to pay for Quranic studies, to maintain my grave, and for other charitable acts, as stated in this Waqf deed written in English according to my wishes, fully explained to me, and witnessed.
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The First Chinese Individual to Receive the Dato Seri Title in Perak
He was a Chinese individual who received the Dato title in 1963 and the Dato Seri title in 1966 from Sultan Idris II (the 33rd Sultan of Perak). This made Lau Pak Kuan the first Chinese person to be awarded the Dato Seri title by the Sultan of Perak.
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Taiping Indian Mosque Built to Commemorate a Saint
This mosque was originally a wooden madrasa (dargah) in 1910, built to commemorate a saint and named Masjid India Mohamed Hanafi.