An Introduction to Perak

The Land of Grace

Introduction

Perak Darul Ridzuan, the second largest state in West Malaysia, has long been known for its tin-mining activities. Tin was what prospered the state but it was also what made it susceptible to threats of war and threats to its sovereignty. First, the Achinese, followed by the Dutch, then the Bugis, Thais and the British, all tried to stake a claim over its tin riches - all within a span of 4 centuries.

In the 19th century, Chinese miners migrated in droves attracted by its rich tin deposits. This destabilized the state as the feuding Chinese tin miners started bickering among themselves. A brewing succession dispute also added to the state of civil war. This gave an opportunity for the British to intervene leading to the Pangkor Engagement on the Perak chiefs in 1874 which gave control of the state to the British. A brief war then ensued when the first British Resident was assassinated by supporters of the Perak chiefs.

After the war was over, Perak slowly returned to normalcy. Laws were put in place by the British which initiated the British “residential system”, which installs a British Resident in each Federated Malay state. Their functions are similar to the governor.

Perak, literally translated as “silver”, occupies an area of 21,000 sq km and is populated by about 2 million residents of different races and ethnicities. It is divided into 9 districts and its major towns include lpoh, Kuala Kangsar, Taiping, Teluk lntan and Lumut.

Ipoh, the capi... View more

More >>

Zone Seri Bougainvil... 2-sty Terrace/Link House
From 2180 sf.
From RM248,800 - RM...
The Thompson Collect... Bungalow House
From 4800 - 6800 sf.
From RM2,950,000 - ...
Meru Hills Semi-detached House
From 2515 - 2972 sf.
From RM420,000 - RM...
Sunland Residence 2-sty Terrace/Link House
From 1980 sf.
From RM338,000
Hazel 2 2-sty Terrace/Link House
From 1820 sf.
From RM255,360 - RM...
Berry 2-sty Terrace/Link House
From 2260 sf.
From RM340,800 - RM...
Lakeside Mansions Bungalow House
From 5515 - 6553 sf.
From RM2,969,000 - ...
Cornerstone Condomin... Condominium
From 1127 - 4245 sf.
From RM394,450
Abby Semi-detached House
From 2780 sf.
From RM580,260 - RM...
Bandar Universiti Bu... Shop-Office
From 3124 - 9266 sf.
From RM408,800
Casa Bintang Residen... Condominium
From 1697 - 2992 sf.
From RM815,000