The Oldest Person in Perak Resides in Batu Kurau
It is believed that Puan Som Binti Budin, who currently resides in Kampung Repoh, Batu Kurau, is the oldest person in the state of Perak. Puan Som Binti Budin was born on October 24, 1900, in Pantai Besar, Batu Kurau. Based on her birth date, Puan Som Binti Budin is now 117 years old and remains healthy and strong to this day.
For the information of all our loyal readers at orangperak.com, Puan Som Binti Budin has lived in Kampung Repoh since her youth, specifically after she got married, and continues to reside in the village to this day at the age of 117. Following the passing of her husband, Puan Som Binti Budin now lives with her fifth child and her son-in-law, also within Kampung Repoh.
Puan Som Binti Budin with YB. Dato' Dr. Muhammad Amin bin Zakaria
This elderly woman, the oldest in Perak, is still able to carry out her daily routine without assistance. Her strength and health are truly admirable, as they are not typical for someone of her age. Puan Som Binti Budin frequently practices reading the Quran every day, especially after every prayer. In the past, Puan Som Binti Budin was the one who taught the children in Kampung Repoh how to recite the Quran. Currently, Puan Som Binti Budin's eyesight and hearing have deteriorated. Since then, she has stopped teaching the village children to recite the Quran. Her son, Idris Lazim, born in 1951, is grateful that Allah has granted his mother a long life and hopes that his beloved mother remains healthy. According to Idris Lazim, his mother is very particular about her diet.
In addition to reading the Quran daily, especially after every prayer, Puan Som Binti Budin is very mindful of her diet. Consuming nutritious local herbs (ulam) is one of her favorite meals. Perhaps these habits are among the factors contributing to her good health to this day. It is said that in her youth, Puan Som Binti Budin worked in the rice fields in Batu Kurau. It was common back then for people, both men and women, to be very hardworking. Latest update: It has been reported that Puan Som Binti Budin passed away in September/October 2017.
