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State
Perak
Capital
Ipoh
Head of State
Sultan: His Majesty Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah ibni Sultan Yussuf Izzuddin Shah Ghafarullahu-lah
Head of Government
Menteri Besar: Dato' Seri DiRaja Mohamad Tajol Rosli bin Tan Sri Mohd. Ghazali
Area
21,005 sq.km.
Age Structure
Median age (years)
Population aged 0 - 14 years (%)
Dependency ratio (%)
Population
Total population 2,030,000
Population density (/sq.km.)
State distribution (%)
Urban population (%)
Malaysian citizens
Non-Malaysian citizens
Districts
- Kinta
- Larut, Matang & Selama
- Hilir Perak
- Manjung
- Batang Padang
- Kerian
- Kuala Kangsar
- Hulu Perak
- Perak Tengah
ABOUT PERAK
Perak (Jawi: ڨيرق) is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is the second largest state in Peninsular Malaysia bordering Kedah and Yala Province of Thailand to the north, Penang to the northwest, Kelantan and Pahang to the east, Selangor southward and to the west by the Strait of Malacca.The Arab honorific of the State is Darul Ridzuan, the Land of Grace.
THE HISTORY OF PERAK
There are several versions as to the origin of Perak. Some say that the name "PERAK" came from Bendahara Tun Perak of Malacca while some say that it came from the "glimmer of fish in the water" that sparkled like silver, or Perak as it is known in Malay. Therefore, the mere mention of the state's name will reflect the treasures hidden in its earth.The Perak State, in actual fact, has been in existence since the prehistoric age. Kota Tampan in Lenggong is the one and only proof that the Palaeolithic Age existed in Malaya. The Perak State went through numerous evolutions between 400 000 BC and 8000 BC.The state had experienced the Hoabinhian Era and the Neolithic Age as well as the Metal Age, which was proven with the findings of relevant ancient artifacts.
PLACES IN PERAK
Kuala Kangsar, the royal town of Perak features many old buildings and structures of historical value such as the Ubudiah Mosque and the Iskandariah Palace. Here, the last surviving rubber tree of the original batch that was brought from London's Kew Gardens in 1877 by H.N. Ridley, can be seen at the district office. Just 15 km south of this town is the site of a unique cottage industry producing Perak's well known earthernware, Labu Sayong. Taiping, 40 km north, is home to the country's oldest museum and the cool hill resort of Bukit Larut (Maxwell Hill). Its scenic Lake Gardens and the Taiping Zoo are favourites with locals and visitors alike. There are several other points of interest that should not be missed. One of these is Kellie's Castle in Batu Gajah. It was built by a wealthy Scottish rubber planter, William Kellie Smith. Lovers of history can visit the historical site 6f Pasir Salak, further west of Batu Gajah. Pangkor, Perak's island in the sun draws throngs of visitors annually to its lovely beaches, reputed to be among the best in the world. Bird lovers should head north for the fascinating Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary where over 100 species of birds can be sighted.
