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The Story of Kulup Chandan, the Pet Elephant of Sultan Idris I
This elephant had its own unique significance, so much so that its name was immortalized on a hill that stands beautifully today, and at the Istana Iskandariah, which remains the official residence of every Sultan of Perak to this day.
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Frank Swettenham's Notes on the River Terrapins of Bota Kanan
In his notes, Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham mentioned that at the end of every year when the Perak River water levels are high, river terrapins would head upstream to find sandy areas around Bota to lay their eggs.
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How Did the Perak Administrative Center Come to Be at Cempaka Sari?
After being installed as the Sultan of Perak, he initially resided in Barhaman Indera until he felt moved to relocate to a new site to serve as the administrative center for the glory of his reign.
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The Origin of the Name Batu Kurau, Perak
According to local elders, Batu Kurau was established in 1850 when its first leader, Tok Amar Wan Kasa Bin Raja Hulubalang Pattani, was appointed as the Penghulu (headman) from 1859 to 1867.
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The Story of the Holy War (Perang Sabil) in Sungai Manik
The story of the Holy War in Sungai Manik began when a Malay communist named Mail Rudo was hacked to death by Banjar fighters.
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Sultan Idris II's Speech at the Mosque Pulpit at Age 11
On the blessed Friday of January 11, 1935, as the story goes, the Raja Di Hilir Perak, Raja Idris Shah Ibni Sultan Iskandar Shah, set out to perform Friday prayers at the Masjid Ridzuaniah in Kuala Kangsar.
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The Story of Masjid Tinggi, a Landmark of Bagan Serai
The construction of this old mosque was led by Haji Din, together with the Banjarmasin people who migrated to Bagan Serai, as previously mentioned.
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The History and Early Origins of the Opening of Zoo Taiping
The existence of Zoo Taiping stands alongside Malaysia's first 10 structures and public facilities found in Taiping, including the railway track, museum, hospital, prison, and telegraph building.
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The Dark History Behind the Monument on the Hilltop of Sungai Siput
Who would have thought that the monument erected on the hilltop of Ladang Sungai Siput was actually built to commemorate a dark history that is now being forgotten by our generation.
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The History Behind the Construction of Ubudiah Mosque in Bukit Chandan
Once upon a time, before the Ubudiah Mosque was built, the 28th Sultan of Perak, the late Sultan Idris I, had planned to construct a mosque.
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The Story of the British Resident's House on Bukit Kerajaan, Kuala Kangsar
The Perak Resident's house featured in this article is located on Bukit Kerajaan, Kuala Kangsar, Perak.
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The Tale of the Fall of Gangga Negara in Perak
There is a story regarding the fall of the Gangga Negara kingdom embedded within the chronicles refined in the Sulalatus Salatin (Malay Annals).