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Malaysia's Oldest Handwritten Quran from Pulau Tiga
The oldest handwritten Quran ever discovered in Malaysia, long preserved in Pulau Tiga, Kampung Gajah.
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Perak's First Treaty with an External Power in 1739
This was in response to a quest for vengeance over the death of Daeng Chelak's cousin, who was said to have been poisoned.
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The History and Origins of the Roller Skating Rink at Taiping Lake Gardens
It was built through sincere donations from various levels of society in Taiping in collaboration with various parties.
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Nostalgia of Beauty Pageants in Perak
Beauty pageant representatives who win at the district level in Perak will go on to represent the state of Perak in national-level beauty pageants across Malaysia.
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The Story Behind the Al-Ma’unah Incident in Sauk
Many of us, especially those living in the Gerik area, may still remember the chaos that occurred due to an armed group's attempt to overthrow the government in mid-2000.
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The Story of J.W.W. Birch's Neglected Original Grave
The grave of J.W.W. Birch and the British soldiers is located in Kampung Teluk Memali, not far from Kampung Gajah. The cemetery area was formerly known as Bandar Baru, which served as the administrative center of Perak during the reign of the 19th Sultan of Perak, Sultan Abdul Malik Mansur Shah, who ruled from 1806 to 1825. At that time, Bandar Baru was described as a very prosperous place with many shops and warehouses.
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The Battle of Slim River Between Japan and Britain in 1942
This event involved a battle between the Imperial Japanese Army and the British Indian Army in Trolak and Slim River, Perak.
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The Story of the Battle of Kampar Between the British and Japanese (1941-1942)
The Battle of Kampar, which began on December 30, 1941, and ended on January 2, 1942, was a World War II conflict involving British and Indian troops from the 11th Indian Infantry Division and the 5th Division of the Imperial Japanese Army.
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The Story of the Long Machete vs. Communists in Bekor (Part 3)
Uda Mashor's house served as a gathering point for 200 women and children when the attack occurred in Kampung Kelang. The long machete group that defended against the attack in Kampung Kelang consisted of Harun bin Uda Hassan, Hashim bin Mohd Yusuf, and Din bin Ngah Abdul Rauf. This group faced an attack by 20 to 30 communists armed with spears.
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The Story of Parang Panjang vs Communists in Bekor (Part 2)
Uda Mohamad bin Malim Elok was stabbed in the stomach while attempting to attack the communists with a long machete (parang panjang). Meanwhile, his house was burned down by the communists. The figures who stood as pillars in defending the villagers included Tuan Haji Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Manan, Tuan Haji Salleh bin Abdul Manan, Tuan Haji Kulub Alang, and several local leaders such as the village head.
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The Story of Parang Panjang vs Communists in Bekor (Part 1)
The communist attack in Kampung Bekor lasted for two days and ended on March 6, 1946, nearly ten days after the incident where Malays killed Chinese individuals. The first attack occurred on Tuesday, March 5, 1946, at approximately 10:00 AM. This group arrived from the direction of Klian, Bekor, and Kampung Pauh, consisting of a force of 100 people. It is said that this group of attackers arrived from two different routes.
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Ngah Jabor, Founder of the Kampar District
Ngah Jabor, whose real name was Mohammad Jabar bin Bardot and who was also known by the title Imam Prang Jabor, was a key figure during the British colonial period in Perak, particularly during the timeline of resistance against the first British Resident of Perak, J.W.W. Birch. He was a right-hand man to the renowned Perak warrior, Dato Maharaja Lela, whose real name was Pandak Lam. Ngah Jabor was also the founder of the Kampar district, Perak.