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The 11th Sultan of Deli Was the Grandson of the 26th Sultan of Perak
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The 11th Sultan of Deli Was the Grandson of the 26th Sultan of Perak
The Deli Sultanate was once synonymous with the Perak Sultanate lineage, with ancestral ties closely linked to the Perak royal family, a legacy that continues to this day.
18 Feb 2019 41
Ulama and Independence Fighters from Gunung Semanggol
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Ulama and Independence Fighters from Gunung Semanggol
The Sultan of Perak graciously awarded the Darjah Datuk Paduka Mahkota Perak (DPMP) in recognition of the services he rendered to religion and the nation.
17 Feb 2019 48
The Origins of the Orang Kalur: Musicians of the Perak Malay Sultanate Nobat
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The Origins of the Orang Kalur: Musicians of the Perak Malay Sultanate Nobat
Currently, only five Malay states possess a nobat: Kedah, Perak, Selangor, and Terengganu in Peninsular Malaysia, and the nation of Brunei in Borneo. No Sultan in these states is officially installed without the playing of the nobat during the coronation.
17 Feb 2019 30
Discovery of the First Human Skeleton Inhabiting Mangrove Swamps, Pulau Kalumpang
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Discovery of the First Human Skeleton Inhabiting Mangrove Swamps, Pulau Kalumpang
An important archaeological site in global historical research, marking the discovery of the earliest human skeleton to inhabit a mangrove swamp area, specifically on Pulau Kalumpang.
17 Feb 2019 51
The History of the Dutch Fort on Pulau Pangkor
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The History of the Dutch Fort on Pulau Pangkor
The fort, known as the Dutch Fort (Kota Belanda), was originally built by the Dutch in 1670 as a warehouse to store tin ore obtained from the State of Perak.
16 Feb 2019 67
The Lost Dutch Fort in Teluk Intan Has Been Found
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The Lost Dutch Fort in Teluk Intan Has Been Found
After several brief studies conducted by our team, the location of the lost Dutch fort and warehouse at Pengkalan Halban, Tanjung Putus, has been successfully identified.
16 Feb 2019 69
The History and Connection Between the Perak State Anthem and Negaraku
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The History and Connection Between the Perak State Anthem and Negaraku
After Sultan Abdullah finished serving his exile in the Seychelles Islands for allegedly conspiring to assassinate the British Resident JWW Birch, he brought back a song that was influential in Mahe, Seychelles, to be adapted as the official state anthem of Perak.
16 Feb 2019 111
The Origins of Tambun Town
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The Origins of Tambun Town
Tambun town has its own unique and fascinating history and origins! Its early history is closely linked to the tin mining industry of the past.
15 Feb 2019 51
Lengkuas, the Cartoonist from Bota Kiri
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Lengkuas, the Cartoonist from Bota Kiri
Zainuddin Bin Saleh was a highly famous and popular cartoonist known for his works, Mat Despatch and Yob Peon.
15 Feb 2019 19
Kuala Kurau and Bagan Serai Mukim Boundary Stone Rediscovered After 70 Years
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Kuala Kurau and Bagan Serai Mukim Boundary Stone Rediscovered After 70 Years
70 years ago, even before our country celebrated independence, was the last time the boundary stone between the two mukims of Kuala Kurau and Bagan Serai was seen.
15 Feb 2019 62
Behind the Popular Name SM Noor in Batu Gajah
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Behind the Popular Name SM Noor in Batu Gajah
A public theme park that was once very popular in Batu Gajah was owned by Dato Muhammad Noor, who was the proprietor of Syarikat Muhammad Noor.
14 Feb 2019 43
The Story of Sultan Iskandar Shah Testing the Ulama of Perak in the Palace
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The Story of Sultan Iskandar Shah Testing the Ulama of Perak in the Palace
There is a story that took place during the month of Ramadan, where Sultan Iskandar Shah invited many renowned ulama from across the state of Perak to break their fast at his Bukit Chandan Palace.
14 Feb 2019 43
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