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  My Far East - Perak
Perak is a state that is defined by the course of its namesake river.
Perak had been renowned for its rich tin deposits since the sixteenth century, which made it vulnerable to attempts from rival chiefs to seize the throne and thus gain control of the lucrative tin trade.
Perak Tong lies 6 km north of Ipoh, and Sam Poh Tong is 5 km to the south.
www.myfareast.org /Malaysia/perak   (3168 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Perak (Malaysia And Singapore Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Perak is bordered on the N by Thailand.
In Perak, one of the most populous states of the federation, is the Kinta valley, an important tin-mining district.
In 1896, Perak became one of the Federated Malay States, and in 1948 it became part of the Federation of Malaya.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/P/Perak.html   (322 words)

  
 Perak - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Perak is bordered on the N by Thailand.
In Perak, one of the most populous states of the federation, is the Kinta valley, an important tin-mining district.
In 1896, Perak became one of the Federated Malay States, and in 1948 it became part of the Federation of Malaya.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-perak.html   (356 words)

  
 Perak
Perak behoort tot één van de centrale deelstaten van Maleisië en heeft een oppervlakte van 21.000 km2.
Het staatsmuseum van Perak in de onmiddellijke nabijheid van deze meertjes geeft een goede indruk in de geschiedenis en ontwikkeling van Perak.
Dit is het zonne-eiland van Perak en het doel van vele bezoekers.Er zijn vele mooie stranden en baaien op Pangkor en ze dragen namen, zoals Pantai Dewi, Tuluk Belanga, Teluk Nipah of Pasir Bogak.
www.visitmalaysia.nl /perak.htm   (1003 words)

  
 Perak: Unspoiled Beauty
Perak means silver in Malay, and its name was derived from the silvery tin ore that was found aplenty around the state during the turn of the last century.
On display are the photographs of the Perak Royal Family, royal regalia, illustrations and artefacts belonging to the past and present monarchs of the state.
The palace is the official residence of the Sultan of Perak.
www.malaysia-hideaways.com /region-perak.html   (2237 words)

  
 Cuti Malaysia - Perak   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Perak Darul Ridzuan, the Land of Grace, covers an area of 21,000 square kilometres and has a population of about two million.
Kuala Kangsar is the royal town of Perak, while lpoh is the administrative centre and state capital.
Historically Perak's history actually began with the installation of Sultan Muzaffar Shah 1, who was a descendent of Sultan Mahmud Shah of Malacca, in the year 1528.
www.cuti.com.my /guide_perak.htm   (721 words)

  
 Perak Travel Guide, Malaysia | AsiaExplorers
The Sultanate of Perak traces its roots to Sultan Muzaffar Shah, the eldest son of the last Sultan of Malacca.
Perak is the only state in Malaysia whose royal house is descended directly from the Sultanate of Malacca.
In the 18th century, Perak had to withstand threats from the Bugis from the south and the Thais from the north.
www.asiaexplorers.com /malaysia/perak.shtml   (683 words)

  
 PERAK
The history of the state of Perak (Negeri Perak Dar ur-Ridzwan) begins in 1528 with the installation of Sultan Muzaffar Shah I, a descendent of Sultan Mahmud Shah of Malacca.
Perak was one of the first states to form the Federated Malay States in 1897.
The Regent: Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Pemangku Raja Negara Perak Dar ur-Ridzwan, i.e.
www.4dw.net /royalark/Malaysia/perak.htm   (1171 words)

  
 A BRIEF HISTORY OF PERAK
Historically Perak's history actually began with the installation of Sultan Muzaffar Shah 1, who was a descendent of Sultan Mahmud Shah of Malacca, in the year 1528.
Perak's prehistoric Era is divided into four parts in all; the Palaeolithic Age, the Hoabinhian, the Neolithic Age and the Metal Age.
Perak should be proud of its heroes' contribution right up to the point taken the country received its independence on 31 August 1957.
www.angelfire.com /sc/SCOUTPERAK/history.html   (1986 words)

  
 Perak Nombor 1
Perak Nombor 1 merupakan hasrat dan matlamat yang ingin di capai oleh seluruh warga pendidikan dalam usaha mengembalikan kecemerlangan pendidikan di Negeri Perak.
Ada segelintir warga pendidikan yang masih lambat menyahut cabaran bagi melaksanakan hasrat Perak Nombor Satu.
Slogan Perak Nombor 1 telah mencetuskan satu kejutan dubaya dari aspek budaya kerja, persepsi terhadap pendidikan, suadaya dan anjalan paradigma dalam gaya pengurusan serta komitmen warga pendidikan bagai menangani isu dan masalah pendidikan di negeri Perak ini.
members.tripod.com /~smkgrnet/perakno1.htm   (939 words)

  
 Perak Summary
Perak, which in the Malay language means "silver,"; covers an area of 21,005 square kilometers on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula and has a population of more than 2 million—48 percent Malay, 36 percent Chinese, 14 percent Indian, and 2 percent others.
Perak Darul Ridzuan (Jawi: ڨيرق) is one of the 13 states of Malaysia.
In the 1890's, Perak, with the richest alluvial deposits of tin in the world was one of the jewels in the crown of the British Empire.
www.bookrags.com /Perak   (1449 words)

  
 Malaysia - Perak
In fact, its name "Perak", which means silver in Malay, is derived from the silvery tin ore that was found and mined in abundance here until the turn of the century.
The state of Perak is subdivided into 9 districts and covers an area of 21,000 sq.
Traveling through Perak is an experience by itself as visitors will be treated to an environment, which is complemented with tropical rainforests, hills, rubber plantations, tin mines, and more.
www.marimari.com /content/malaysia/popular_places/states/perak/perak.html   (584 words)

  
 Perak   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Perak is divided into three horizontal bands of equal size,in white(upper),yellow(centre) and fl(lower).
The discovery of tin deposits of unprecedented richness in Perak at the middle of the nineteenth century brought rapid prosperity as well as considerable political turmoil.
By the end of the nineteenth century, however, Perak's situation had stabilized and its enormous natural resources began to pay off.
www.geocities.com /knowmsia/perak.htm   (283 words)

  
 Perak Malaysia - tourism and travel guide on Perak, Ipoh and the Kinta Valley
Perak, Malaysia is just adjacent to the states of Kedah and Penang (in the north) and is north of Selangor.
Perak is known for its spectacular limestone hills seen throughout the Kinta valley as you drive through towards Ipoh.
Pengkalan Hulu is in the hilly terrain of north Perak.
www.mymalaysiabooks.com /Perak/Perak.htm   (3191 words)

  
 Perak - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Perak (Jawi: ڨيرق) is one of the 13 states of Malaysia.
The Perak State Goverment, is led by the Menteri Besar, Dato' Seri Diraja Tajol Rosli Mohd Ghazali of Barisan Nasional, a former teacher.
Perak is also known for fermented durian, also called "Tempoyak".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Perak   (972 words)

  
 Perak Darul Ridzuan in Malaysia : Town & Districts, Geography & Climate, Economy
Perak was then plunged into the British's Residential system, and the administration of the autocratic James W.W. Birch as Perak's first British Resident.
Perak has a nice range of hotels to stay in, reflecting the balance of eco-cultural destinations to be found here.
Perak's days are warm and sunny, while its nights are cool the whole year through, with occasional rains in the evenings.
www.malaysia-hotels.net /perak/index.html   (728 words)

  
 Perak Hotels by SmartStays - Lowest room rates and hotel reservations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Perak of long ago was famous for its rich tin deposits.
And it was this discovery of tin by Long Jaafar that brought forth the influx of immigrants to the state.
The capital of Perak is Ipoh, and Kuala Kangsar is its royal town.
www.asia-hotel.net /perak-malaysia   (817 words)

  
 Perak - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta
Perak, state in the north-western part of West Malaysia, bordering Thailand and the states of Kedah, Penang, Kelantan, Pahang, and Selangor, and...
Tun Perak, (?-1498), chief minister of the Kingdom of Malacca (now Melaka in Malaysia), kingmaker, and effective ruler of the state from 1445 to...
From about 1850, there was a rapid expansion of tin-mining in the Malay Peninsula, and Malay rulers and the immigrant Chinese they employed became...
au.encarta.msn.com /Perak.html   (86 words)

  
 VisitorMalaysia.com
The silvery quality of tin, oncce Perak's abundant natural asset, inspired the name of the state, which means 'silver'.
Perak is also noted as the state that started the rubber industry.
Perak today is a harmonious multi-racial society, often referred to as the Land of Grace.
www.visitormalaysia.com /states_perak.htm   (794 words)

  
 Perak Man Travel Guide, Lenggong Archaeological Museum Travel Guide, Perak | AsiaExplorers
The Perak Man was such an important discovery that a museum was built to house him, the RM3 million Lenggong Archaeological Museum, also known as the Kota Tampan Archaeological Museum, which was open by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, in 2003.
Perak Man was about 157cm tall and was probably aged between 40-50 when he died, considered quite elderly for a person of the prehistoric age.
Dr Chia gave a briefing on the discovery of Perak Man. As the group was so large, there was hardly elbow room within the cave, and he had to explain to one group while the next had to wait outside the cave.
www.asiaexplorers.com /malaysia/perak/lenggong.htm   (2685 words)

  
 Perak travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Perak [1], the fourth largest of Malaysia's thirteen states after Sarawak, Sabah and Pahang, is situated on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula.
Kuala Kangsar - the official royal town of Perak, it is home to the Raja Muda and Sultan of Perak (as of 2006).
It is close to the town of Sitiawan, famous for its fresh and cheap seafood and Chinese-Foochow cuisine and also Teluk Batik, a beach on the coast of the Malacca Strait.
wikitravel.org /en/Perak   (582 words)

  
 Perak - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Perak, state in the north-western part of West Malaysia, bordering Thailand and the states of Kedah, Penang, Kelantan, Pahang, and Selangor, and...
Tun Perak, (?-1498), chief minister of the Kingdom of Malacca (now Melaka in Malaysia), kingmaker, and effective ruler of the state from 1445 to...
From about 1850, there was a rapid expansion of tin-mining in the Malay Peninsula, and Malay rulers and the immigrant Chinese they employed became...
uk.encarta.msn.com /Perak.html   (94 words)

  
 PERAK
PUBS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF PERAK is an Association that was founded and registered in the interest of Pub, Entertainment and Restaurant operations with a view of coming together to resolve common problems in the industry and to develop a Strict Code of Conduct for its members.
PERAK is a non political organization consisting of law abiding citizens as stressed in its Constitution.
One of PERAK'S functions is to ensure compliance to regulations governing the hospitality industry as well as social responsibility.
www.tembo.net /perak.htm   (259 words)

  
 Perak : Nostalgic and a feeling of old world charm to it   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Up next is the great state of Perak (translated as “Silver” in the Malay language).
The capital city of Perak is called Ipoh and is also known as the Bougainvillea City.
The palace, which is the official residence of the Sultan of Perak, is located at Bukit Chandan.
www.malaysia-by-malaysian.com /perak.html   (924 words)

  
 Perak Information | History | Economy
Perak Darul Ridzuan, the Land of Grace, covers an area of 21,000 square kilometers and has a population of about two million.
In the 18th century, Perak was threatened by the Bugis in the South and the Thai in the north.
Constant apposition from the Perak Chiefs resulted in the assassination of the first British Resident and a brief war.
www.2malaysia.com /perak/info.htm   (454 words)

  
 The QTJim Project : Manual
Perak logs in the jabber server and the roster (contact list) retrieved, is shown up as depicted in Figure 4.
For perak to be able do get tsiatsis presence, he should first subscribe to his presence (we will examine this right is next section).
Figure 14 : xarhs immediately sees a dialog informing him that perak wants to have a chat with him and asking him if he would like to add perak to his roster, since xarhs isn't subscribed to perak's presence (while perak is subscribed to xarhs presence).
www.telecom.tuc.gr /~perak/utils/qtjim/manual.html   (1911 words)

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