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3 Other Names for Teluk Intan
The name Teluk Mak Intan was taken from a beautiful widow named Mak Intan, a merchant from Mandahiling, Sumatra. She is said to have been the pioneer who opened up Teluk Intan around the early 19th century. At that time, the area explored by Mak Intan was known as Pekan Mak Intan.
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Taiping, the Heritage Town
Taiping is the capital of the Larut, Matang, and Selama district. Did you know that before 1937, Taiping was the state capital of Perak, not Ipoh? The old name for Taiping was Klian Pauh. 'Klian' means mine, while 'Pauh' is a type of small mango.
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The Origin of the Name Sitiawan
The early history of how Sitiawan got its name is said to have originated from a herd of elephants passing through this village when one suddenly went missing from the group.
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The History of Selama, Perak
Selama, formerly known as Kampung Selamat, was founded by an office boy to Long Jaafar. Let's read its story.
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Historical Sites in Perak Darul Ridzuan
Beyond being the fourth (4) largest state in Malaysia, Perak also boasts various historical sites that are fascinating for visitors or tourists to explore.