La Traviata is a widely acclaimed opera originally composed by Giuseppe Verdi – an Italian opera composer of the 19th century. Together with Carmen and Madame Butterfly, La Traviata is one of the world’s top 3 most popular operas. About…
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Kerajaan Akan Raikan Pemilihan Lembah Lenggong
Kerajaan negeri Perak akan mengadakan sambutan besar-besaran bagi meraikan pemilihan Lembah Lenggong sebagai Tapak Warisan Dunia oleh Pertubuhan Pendidikan, Saintifik dan Kebudayaan Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (UNESCO). Menteri Besar Perak, Dato’ Seri Zambry Abd Kadir berkata, satu Jawatankuasa yang dipengerusikan oleh…
Treasure hunting we will go!
IPOH: SOME 400 people, from all over the country, will be participating in the NPC-Celcom Visit Perak Treasure Hunt 2012 on Saturday. The annual event, organised by the National Press Club (NPC) and supported by the Perak government, will take…
LARIAN BENDANG MENARA CONDONG, TELUK INTAN – 8th April
Acara ini merupakan salah satu daripada acara Tahun Melawat Perak 2012 di daerah Hilir Perak selepas acara Pertandingan Memancing Udang Galah di Sungai Perak yang telah diadakan pada 19 Februari 2012. 2. Penyertaan Terbuka kepada peserta antarabangsa dan tempatan mengikut…
Birch Memorial Clock Tower
A Little History – Birch Memorial Clock Tower The Victorian-style tower was unveiled in 1909. It was a dedication to the first British Resident of Perak, J.W.W. Birch, who was assassinated at Pasir Salak on 2nd November, 1875. The four…
Y’s Men Club to promote Perak
Visit Perak Year 2012 received a timely boost when a couple, who are Y’s Men Club members, from Bjert, Denmark, visited several locations in the state. They are expected to return home with information on the tourist spots. The visit…
Malay College Kuala Kangsar
Malay College Kuala Kangsar Established in 1905, it was the first fully residential, all-boy’s school in Malaysia. This premier educational institution was originally founded to educate the Malay elite and now continues to provide quality education to selected boys aged…
Kellie’s Castle
Kellie’s Castle Photo: http://tourismperakmalaysia.com/our-destination/kellies-castle/ One of the most interesting Perak attractions is Kellie’s Castle which is located about 40 km away from Ipoh, on the outskirts of a small town called Batu Gajah. This castle was meant to be a home…
Teluk Intan Leaning Tower
This leaning tower is situated in Teluk Intan, which is a transit town for those who travel from Kuala Lumpur to Pangkor Island using the coastal route. The leaning tower was constructed in 1885 and stands at 25.2 metres high.…
Museums and Art Galleries: Lenggong Archaeological Museum
Museums and Art Galleries: Lenggong Archaeological Museum Lenggong Valley in Perak state holds the oldest human settlements in Malaysia, going back more than 50,000 years. Many artefacts excavated here can be viewed at the Lenggong Archaeological Museum and include the…