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Details of the Final Moments of J.W.W. Birch
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Details of the Final Moments of J.W.W. Birch
Follow a brief account of what happened on the second day of Eid in 1875 at Pasir Salak.
02 Jan 2019 98
The Folklore of 'Buluh Apa' in Tanah Abang, the First Administrative Center of Perak
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The Folklore of 'Buluh Apa' in Tanah Abang, the First Administrative Center of Perak
Two stories of two young men who quarreled over the name of a bamboo plant in Tanah Abang, leading to bloodshed.
02 Jan 2019 23
The Son of JWW Birch, the 6th British Resident of Perak
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The Son of JWW Birch, the 6th British Resident of Perak
Following in the footsteps of his father, James Wheeler Woodford Birch (JWW Birch), who was the first British Resident of Perak, by becoming the 6th British Resident of Perak. Sir Ernest Woodford Birch was the eldest son of James Wheeler Woodford Birch (JWW Birch), born in Sri Lanka.
01 Jan 2019 32
The Significant Events Behind the Lost Kota Lumut
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The Significant Events Behind the Lost Kota Lumut
A historically significant event took place on Perak soil at Kota Lumut. However, today, its exact location cannot be traced and has simply vanished.
01 Jan 2019 63
The Final Years of Steam Train Operations from Teluk Anson to Tapah Road
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The Final Years of Steam Train Operations from Teluk Anson to Tapah Road
The last steam train to serve the Teluk Anson to Tapah Road route was driven by M. Raman.
01 Jan 2019 83
The Perak State Clock During the Reign of the 15th Sultan of Perak
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The Perak State Clock During the Reign of the 15th Sultan of Perak
The Perak state clock during the reign of the late Sultan Iskandar Zulkarnain was perhaps the largest clock in Perak at the time, obtained by the Perak rulers from the Dutch or the British.
01 Jan 2019 63
Discover the Origins and History of Mukim Lambor, Perak
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Discover the Origins and History of Mukim Lambor, Perak
The name Lambor is said to originate from the Semai Orang Asli language, meaning a place to welcome guests, discuss, or chat.
31 Dec 2018 56
The Significance of the Dilapidated Old Police Station in Teluk Intan
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The Significance of the Dilapidated Old Police Station in Teluk Intan
Uncovering the secrets behind the old Teluk Intan police station building, which is now increasingly dilapidated, weathered by time.
30 Dec 2018 34
The Early History of the Police Force in Perak
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The Early History of the Police Force in Perak
To address the ongoing issues, the Minister of Larut, Ngah Ibrahim, established a Police Force consisting of 40 Malay members.
30 Dec 2018 23
Facts About Istana Billah in Papan, Perak
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Facts About Istana Billah in Papan, Perak
Raja Billah was a member of the Mandailing royalty who was both influential and wealthy. He built a mansion known as Istana Billah.
30 Dec 2018 51
The Sultan with the Longest Reign in the State of Perak
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The Sultan with the Longest Reign in the State of Perak
If Sultan Yusuf (the 27th Sultan of Perak) had the shortest reign, Sultan Mahmud (the 11th Sultan of Perak) was the Sultan who reigned the longest over the state of Perak Darul Ridzuan.
30 Dec 2018 20
The Cruelty of Sergeant Sasaki Saburo, the Ruler of Teluk Anson
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The Cruelty of Sergeant Sasaki Saburo, the Ruler of Teluk Anson
The cruelty of Sergeant Sasaki Saburo in torturing prisoners and sacrificing anyone to satisfy his whims.
29 Dec 2018 51
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