Pasir Salak Historical Complex

A memorial in the shape of a ‘sundang’, the knife used in the killing of British Resident J.W.W. Birch, stands in front of the Pasir Salak Historical Complex to honour Raja Maharaja Lela, the Malay chief who rebelled against British rule.

When you’re caught up in the rushed pace of city life, 24 hours in a day never seems enough; all too often, another day has passed with seemingly little accomplished. Yet there are places where time seems to have stopped moving; a snapshot of the past, frozen for the people of today to savour.

The Pasir Salak Historical Complex promises peace and quiet as you stroll along the river, exploring this little village.

This attraction is noted for its old Malay architecture and craft, and the wonderful workmanship of these wooden houses will amaze you. Each is beautifully decorated with intricate carvings, designs and motifs. Among them are two traditional houses which exhibit local historical and cultural memorabilia.

The complex, which is about 70km from Ipoh City, acknowledges the early fighters for independence such as Dato’ Maharajalela and Dato’ Sagor. There is even a monument to Perak’s first British Resident, J.W.W. Birch, as well as the grave of Si Putum, who was said to have assassinated him.

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