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The Remains of the 24th Sultan of Perak Were Not Buried for Over a Month
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The Remains of the 24th Sultan of Perak Were Not Buried for Over a Month
The late Sultan Ali was the 24th Sultan of Perak and reigned for only 6 years, from 1865 to 1871.
29 Dec 2018 33
The History of the Old Cannons at the Hilir Perak District and Land Office
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The History of the Old Cannons at the Hilir Perak District and Land Office
It turns out that what we see before our eyes today holds many hidden stories. It is not impossible that these cannons were used during the Perak War, which erupted following the assassination of J.W.W. Birch.
28 Dec 2018 31
The Book of Elephant Care in Hulu Perak
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The Book of Elephant Care in Hulu Perak
Hulu Perak is very famous for its large elephant population, due to the forests that blanket the geography of the region.
28 Dec 2018 20
The Story of When the Perak State Anthem Was First Played
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The Story of When the Perak State Anthem Was First Played
The story begins when the late Sultan Idris I (the 28th Sultan of Perak) departed for London to attend Queen Victoria's coronation in 1888.
28 Dec 2018 41
Affendi, 41 Years Living in the Jungle Serving in the MCP
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Affendi, 41 Years Living in the Jungle Serving in the MCP
Au Heng Fong entered the Malayan Communist Party (MCP) camp and lived in the jungles of northern Malaya for 41 years.
23 Dec 2018 19
Chronology and History of the Malaysia Coat of Arms
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Chronology and History of the Malaysia Coat of Arms
A chronology of the design changes to the Malaysian national emblem since 1895 during the British colonial era in Malaya until today.
30 Aug 2018 93
The Origins and History of Bagan Tiang, Perak
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The Origins and History of Bagan Tiang, Perak
Bagan Tiang in Perak was once an important location where a small port was built to serve as a stopover for traders from China and India in the 19th century.
10 Apr 2018 25
The Story of the Dinding District, Separated from Perak for 109 Years
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The Story of the Dinding District, Separated from Perak for 109 Years
Many in our community today have forgotten the name Dinding district. It is now known as the Manjung district. Did you know that this district was once separated from the state of Perak for 109 years?
03 Apr 2018 23
The History of the Perak Menteri Besar's Official Residence
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The History of the Perak Menteri Besar's Official Residence
It was originally built as a two-story wooden building with stone pillars, unlike what we see today.
28 Mar 2018 30
The History and Lineage of Daeng Selili in Perak
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The History and Lineage of Daeng Selili in Perak
The name Daeng Selili is quite famous in Perak, and he held the title of Orang Kaya Kaya Maharajalela, which carried a formidable power: the authority to execute summary beheadings without question.
27 Mar 2018 59
The Story Behind the Name of the Ship KD Laksamana Muhammad Amin
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The Story Behind the Name of the Ship KD Laksamana Muhammad Amin
The contributions of Laksamana Muhammad Amin in defending the state of Perak in the past should not be forgotten, as he worked hand-in-hand with Ngah Ibrahim Jaafar and Dato Maharaja Lela to resist British colonialism.
27 Mar 2018 30
The Fallen Ipoh Tree Has Been Replanted
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The Fallen Ipoh Tree Has Been Replanted
The replanting of this Ipoh tree is highly significant as it holds historical value for the state of Perak and serves as a symbol for the city of Ipoh.
27 Feb 2018 21
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