The name “Perak” means “silver” in Malay, a reference to the state’s historical tin mining activities, which were a major source of wealth and prosperity for the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Located in the northern region<\/a> of Peninsular Malaysia<\/a>, Perak is bordered by the states of Kedah <\/a>and Thailand to the north, Penang <\/a>to the northwest, Kelantan <\/a>and Pahang<\/a> to the east, and Selangor <\/a>to the south. The state has a diverse topography, from the rich plains suitable for agriculture to mountainous rainforests and a long coastline along the Straits of Malacca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Historically, Perak has been inhabited since prehistoric times, but it gained significance in the 15th century with the rise of the Malay Sultanates. However, it was the 19th-century tin mining boom that brought considerable wealth and led to the state’s rapid development. The discovery of tin also led to the British colonial presence, which influenced the state’s infrastructure, economy, and culture. The infamous Pangkor Treaty of 1874, between the British and local chieftains, marked the beginning of British colonial rule in the Malay Peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Perak, often referred to as the “Land of Grace”, offers a harmonious blend of nature, history, and culture. Its vast landscapes, dotted with limestone caves, historic towns, and lush rainforests, promise a varied and enriching travel experience. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a history buff, or a foodie, Perak has something to offer for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Name The name “Perak” means “silver” in Malay, a reference to the state’s historical tin mining activities, which were a major source of wealth and prosperity for the region. Geography Located in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia, Perak is bordered by the states of Kedah and Thailand to the north, Penang to the northwest, … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2100"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2100"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2100\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2350,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2100\/revisions\/2350"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2100"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2100"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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