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The History of the Construction of Sultan Iskandar Bridge in Kuala Kangsar
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The History of the Construction of Sultan Iskandar Bridge in Kuala Kangsar
Proposals for the construction of a new bridge spanning the Perak River were voiced as early as 1912.
21 Mar 2017 40
The Legend of Puteri Limau Purut in Perak (Part 3)
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The Legend of Puteri Limau Purut in Perak (Part 3)
The King of Aceh commanded the Bendahara of Perak to retrieve the durian fruit requested by his queen, threatening him with execution if he failed. The Bendahara accepted the order but requested a one-week extension, which the King granted. The Bendahara then returned to his prison cell.
20 Mar 2017 68
The Legend of Puteri Limau Purut in Perak (Part 2)
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The Legend of Puteri Limau Purut in Perak (Part 2)
The King of Aceh's wrath could no longer be reasoned with, and without any warning, Aceh attacked Perak. The Bendahara of Perak was not at Kota Geronggong when the attack occurred as he was seeking treatment in Ulu Kinta. Due to the lack of preparation for war, Perak was defeated. The Sultan of Perak was captured and taken to Aceh to be imprisoned.
14 Mar 2017 34
Who Was Tok Temong in the History of Perak?
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Who Was Tok Temong in the History of Perak?
Tok Temong was a woman who served as a ruler in the Temong district, located in the state of Perak.
13 Mar 2017 74
The History and Significant Role of Kampung Batu 3 Segari in Lumut
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The History and Significant Role of Kampung Batu 3 Segari in Lumut
The origin of this village's establishment was to prepare for all eventualities, specifically for self-defense by serving as a secret weapons storage site and a settlement.
13 Mar 2017 75
The Legend of Puteri Limau Purut in Perak (Part 1)
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The Legend of Puteri Limau Purut in Perak (Part 1)
As the story goes, one day a royal delegation from Aceh arrived at the Sultan of Perak's palace in Geronggong to propose to Puteri Limau Purut. The delegation was granted an audience with the Sultan to present their purpose. After hearing their request, the Sultan ordered that the answer be deferred to a later time. The delegation then returned to their own land to report the delay.
12 Mar 2017 69
Manjung Was Once Part of the Straits Settlements
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Manjung Was Once Part of the Straits Settlements
The story of the Dinding territory and its interaction with foreign powers began when Nakhoda Mohamad Taib opened the Kuala Sepit Port with the permission of Sultan Jaafar (the 23rd Sultan of Perak), who also granted him the authority to administer the Dinding region.
06 Mar 2017 51
Chinese Pirate Attack on a British Ship in Larut in 1873
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Chinese Pirate Attack on a British Ship in Larut in 1873
On September 16, 1873, a British ship, the Midge, was attacked by a group of Chinese pirates in the waters of Larut, Perak.
04 Mar 2017 34
Governance Existing Before the Perak Sultanate
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Governance Existing Before the Perak Sultanate
Before Sultan Muzaffar Shah I ruled the State of Perak in 1525, there were already local chieftains who governed and held authority in every district throughout the state.
02 Mar 2017 31
The History of the Founding of the Manjoi Cluster
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The History of the Founding of the Manjoi Cluster
This village was founded by Uda Kidan in 1900. Uda Kidan was originally from Bota, Perak.
24 Feb 2017 51
Taiping Hospital is the First Hospital in Malaysia
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Taiping Hospital is the First Hospital in Malaysia
Taiping Hospital, formerly known as Yong Wah Hospital, is the oldest existing hospital in Malaysia. Located on Jalan Taming Sari (Main Road) near the commercial town center, it is one of the largest hospitals in Malaysia and the largest in the state of Perak.
13 Feb 2017 51
The Over 100-Year-Old Baitul Rahmah in Kuala Kangsar
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The Over 100-Year-Old Baitul Rahmah in Kuala Kangsar
This house is known as Rumah Baitul Rahmah, built in 1911, and is now over 100 years old.
08 Feb 2017 33
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