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Glorious Mining History
Perak, at one time the world’s number one producer of tin ore, takes its name from a silvery-coloured fish found in its rivers (perak means silver in Bahasa Malaysia).   More

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Indian navy ships on goodwill visit to Malaysia
THE recent visit of missile corvettes INS Kora and INS Kirpan to the Royal Malaysian Naval Base in Lumut, Perak, was a significant event as it coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Malaysia.
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Focus

District / City / Town / Area

Krian Taiping
Batang Padang Lenggong
Kerian Teluk Intan
Bota Kanan Kuala Sepetang
Lumut Kuala Kangsar
Pulau Tiga Chemor
Batu Gajah Pasir Salak
Matang Pulau Pangkor
Tambun Gerik
Bukit Gantang Tapah
Parit Sungkai
Banding Hulu Perak
Papan
Buntong Ipoh

Places of Interest

Islands
Pulau Pangkor Pulau Sembilan

Monuments/Buildings
Kallumai Arul Subramaniam Temple Malay College
Masjid Ubudiah Old Kota Mosque
State Mosque Taiping Government Offices
Taiping Public Library Taiping Town Rest House
Teluk Intan Leaning Tower  

Museums
Darul Ridzuan Museum Geological Museum
Lenggong Archaeological Museum Royal Museum
Taiping Museum ( State Museum)  

Arts and Culture
Mariwasa Craft Centre Perak Handicraft Development Centre
Pulau Tiga Handicraft Centre  

Beaches
Pantai Pasir Bogak  

Highlands
Bukit Larut Gunung Bubu

Cities/Towns
Ipoh Papan
Taiping Tanjung Malim

Lakes/Rivers/Wetlands
Kampung Hulu Kenas Waterfall Krian District
Lata Iskandar Lata Kekabu
Lata Kinjang Lata Sungai Bil
Taiping Lake Garden Tanjung Kala
Tasik Raban Tasik Temenggor
Teluk Intan Boatyard  

Caves
Gendang Caves Gua Datuk
Gua Tempurung (Tempurung Caves) Perak Cave Temple
Sam Poh Tong Temple Tambun Caves

Historical
Batu Bersurat British Resident's Residence
Commonwealth War Cemetery Dutch Fort
First & Oldest Rubber Tree Keris Memorial
Kota Ngah Ibrahim Historical C... Pasir Salak Historical Complex
Pavilion Square Tower Port Weld
Taiping Railway Station The Secretary to Resident's House
Birch Memorial Clock Tower Ipoh Railway Station
Istana Iskandariah Kellie's Castle
King Edward VII School Old Saints Church
Rumah Raja Bilah  

Recreation/Nature
Belum Valley Bukit Jana Golf & Country Club
Bukit Merah Laketown Resort D.R. Seenivasagam Park
DBI Sports Complex Deer Farm
Infoternak Farm Kota Tampan
Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary Kuala Woh Recreational Forest
Lembah Belum (Belum Valley) Meru Valley Golf Club
National Stud Farm Orang Asli Village
Pangkor Village Perak River Safari
River Terrapin Breeding Ground River Terrapin Conservation an...
Royal Perak Golf Club Taiping Zoo
Taman Chempaka Sari Tambun Hot Springs
Teluk Rubiah Beach & Golf Resort Ulu Chepor

Area
21,006 sq. km.
Population
2mil
GDP Per Capita
RM6,224
Key Products
Electrical and electronic products, textiles, chemicals, machinery, rubber, wood products
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