The True Facts About Pulau Cempaka Sari in Pekan Parit
The reign of the 15th Sultan of Perak, the late Sultan Iskandar Dzulkarnain, from 1752 to 1765, is often referred to as the golden age of the state of Perak Darul Ridzuan.
His Majesty, the 15th Sultan of Perak, is the Sultan famously mentioned in the lyrics of the song 'Cempaka Sari', which was named after the administrative center of the state of Perak. Returning to the original topic regarding Pulau Cempaka Sari in Pekan Parit. Pulau Cempaka Sari is located in the Perak Tengah district near Pekan Parit and Tanjung Belanja, and it is quite a beautiful park. The island is well-maintained by the Perak Tengah District Council (MDPT).
When discussing Pulau Cempaka Sari, which is located next to the town of Parit, many misunderstand the claim that the location was once the residence of the late Sultan Iskandar Dzulkarnain, the 15th Sultan of Perak, before he moved to
Pulau Indera Sakti
in 1754.
For your information, loyal readers of orangperak.com, the truth is that Pulau Cempaka Sari was the old name for the island, which was later changed to a new name, namely
Pulau Indera Sakti
by the decree of the late Sultan Iskandar Dzulkarnain, the 15th Sultan of Perak.
You can try to appreciate the lyrics of the song 'Cempaka Sari' composed by
the late Sultan Idris II
which was sung by the late Tan Sri Dr S.M Salim. The song tells the story of the 15th Sultan of Perak, the late Sultan Iskandar Dzulkarnain, and includes some narrative about Pulau Cempaka Sari. The location of Pulau Cempaka Sari, or its new name
Pulau Indera Sakti
, is in the middle of the Kuala Sungai Kinta where it meets the Perak River. The island is situated between Teluk Intan and Kampung Gajah. It was from that time that the
Balai Gambang
was first introduced to facilitate the Sultan's movements.
If you are interested in learning more about the history of
Pulau Indera Sakti
, which is said to have been the administrative center for the 15th Sultan of Perak during the golden age of Perak Darul Ridzuan, you can refer to the article titled
Pulau Indera Sakti: Witness to the Golden Age of the Perak Sultanate
.
