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The Lost Dutch Fort at Pangkalan Halban
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The Lost Dutch Fort at Pangkalan Halban
Many are aware of the existence of the Dutch fort and trading post at Pangkalan Halban, Tanjung Putus, located at the mouth of the Kinta River. However, it has been lost to time, left to decay as the years passed.
05 Feb 2017 19
The History of Bukit Larut
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The History of Bukit Larut
Originally, this hill was used as a retreat for British officers in Malaya who wanted to escape the tropical heat.
04 Feb 2017 40
The History of Kampung Chenderong Balai
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The History of Kampung Chenderong Balai
According to the elders, this village once had a hall resembling a veranda that was frequently used as a gathering place for villagers to celebrate various festivities.
02 Feb 2017 66
Defensive Bunker Under the Sultan Iskandar Bridge
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Defensive Bunker Under the Sultan Iskandar Bridge
The remains of the bunker under this bridge are said to be a relic from the Japanese occupation era.
01 Feb 2017 47
The Megat Lineage in Perak
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The Megat Lineage in Perak
Do you have a friend whose name starts with Megat? They might be a descendant of Megat Terawis!
31 Jan 2017 236
The Bloody History of Sungai Siput Utara, Perak
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The Bloody History of Sungai Siput Utara, Perak
This event is always remembered by the older generation as it was the site of the bloody incident that led to the declaration of a state of emergency in the Federation of Malaya.
31 Jan 2017 39
World War II Bunkers in Kampar
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World War II Bunkers in Kampar
The Battle of Kampar, which took place from 30 December 1941 to 2 January 1942, occurred in what was then a tin-mining town in the state of Perak, Malaysia. Following the British military's failure to halt the Japanese advance in Jitra and Gurun during the Japanese occupation campaign in Malaya, the British established a defensive line in Kampar in an effort to block their progress.
31 Jan 2017 49
Tamin Soy Sauce Factory Was Born in Batu Gajah
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Tamin Soy Sauce Factory Was Born in Batu Gajah
Tuan Haji Mohd Tamin, the founder of Tamin brand soy sauce, started his business with a capital of only RM10.
30 Jan 2017 54
The History of the Big Pipe in Gopeng
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The History of the Big Pipe in Gopeng
Previously, a 15 km long large water pipe served to channel clean water from the mountains to tin mining areas and local residents around Gopeng.
29 Jan 2017 24
The Nation's Pioneering Hanging Traffic Light in Bota Now a Memory
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The Nation's Pioneering Hanging Traffic Light in Bota Now a Memory
This hanging traffic light was the first of its kind in our country, utilizing technology from the United States.
28 Jan 2017 17
The Connection Between Kampung Sungai Batu in Pantai Remis and Gangga Negara
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The Connection Between Kampung Sungai Batu in Pantai Remis and Gangga Negara
Have you ever heard of the Gangga Negara Kingdom? If so, for your information, there are various versions linking it to the ancestors of the current residents of Kampung Sungai Batu, as it is said to be closely related.
28 Jan 2017 18
The 1894 Elephant Attack Incident in Teluk Intan, Perak
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The 1894 Elephant Attack Incident in Teluk Intan, Perak
Three train carriages heading to Teluk Intan, formerly known as Teluk Anson, from Tapah Road derailed after being rammed by a rogue bull elephant. It is said that the attack stemmed from an incident 115 years ago where a calf was struck by a train in the same area, leading the elephants to seek revenge.
25 Jan 2017 36
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