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Masjid Lama Bandar Taiping, The Oldest Mosque in Taiping
This Masjid Lama Bandar Taiping was built in 1893 by the family of Ngah Ibrahim himself.
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Meet the Religious Teacher to Five Sultans of Perak
A figure who deserves to be remembered not only by the people of Perak but by all Malaysians is the individual who served as a religious teacher or advisor to five individuals who were once crowned as the Sultan of Perak.
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The Story of the 107-Year-Old Dilapidated Mosque in Kampung Teluk Memali, Perak
The original surau, built on the banks of the Perak River, faced issues with riverbank erosion and was later relocated to a safer site by the villagers.
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The Village at the Bottom of Tasik Temenggor, Gerik
The submergence of Kampung Temenggor marked the end of an era for a community that had lived on the riverbanks for an estimated 300 years.
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Tapah Road Station, One of the Oldest Railway Stations in Malaysia
It was built between 1880 and 1885, and this railway line was the second to be opened in Malaya after the line from Taiping to Port Weld.
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World's Oldest Hand Axe Found in Lenggong
In 2009, one of the greatest discoveries in our nation's history was made in Lenggong, Perak. It is the oldest artifact discovery in the world. This clearly proves that the Lenggong area was one of the earliest human settlements since ancient times. This discovery indirectly makes Perak even more special, with its own unique identity and diverse stories.
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Why Was This Englishman Called the White Rajah of Hulu Perak?
Why was an Englishman who held only an ordinary position given the title of White Rajah by the local Malay community in Hulu Perak? What were the great deeds performed by this Englishman that made the Malay community willing to bestow such a title upon him?
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The History and Origins of Kerian District
Around the year 1800, the British Resident Officer serving in Parit Buntar at the time attended a criminal trial in Parit Buntar.
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The Story of the Sultan Idris Shah II Bridge in Bota, Perak
The Sultan Idris Shah II Bridge in Bota serves as a backbone for the state of Perak, acting as a vital artery connecting two rapidly developing locations: Ipoh and Lumut. Do you know the story behind this bridge?
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The Bloody Bechah Kemahang Incident in Lenggong
After the Japanese surrender in 1945, a power vacuum emerged in Malaya with no stable administration to maintain order. The Malayan Communist Party seized this opportunity to take control, with their first actions being the immediate occupation of police stations. They then initiated a policy of vengeance against those suspected of being Japanese collaborators.
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The Story of Mek Yah, the Elephant from Perak That Walked Over 200 Miles
Mek Yah's 200-mile journey was a symbolic gesture for a grand festival. She was a famous elephant from Perak who was well-known across the country at the time.
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Pengkalan Hulu Was Once a Sovereign State of Reman
The history of the Malay sultanate of Reman is said to have begun in 1810 when Tuan Tok Nik Tok Leh, a member of the Patani royal family, led protests and a rebellion to fiercely gain independence for the Reman territory from Patani.