PLACES OF INTEREST
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  Malay College
Officially declared open in 1905, the original name of this college
was the malay residential school and was allowed only to the
children of the royal family and those of higher ranking malay
dignitaries and officers of the royal court. The name 'maktab
melayu', or Malay College, was adopted by the school in 1909 and
has remained unchanged since then.
Built in the classical architectural tradition that was so
popular among the designers of the early colonial days of malaya,
the building displays grand columns, decorated pediments and other
features typical of its neo-classical design. Set amidst rolling
green grounds, it has the atmosphere of an english village setting.
During the second world war when the japanese occupied colonial
malaya, the Malay College was turned into an administrative office
for the japanese imperial army. People who were suspected to be
against the army were interrogated here and many subsequently
beheaded.
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Pavillion Square Tower
Located close to the Kuala Kangsar Town Council field, it is
considered by some to be one o the most beautiful of this Royal
town's old buildings. It has a unique and reflects some of the
elegance of early Malay architecture, with a special charm totally
its own.
Built in 1930 under the reign of Sultan Iskandar Shah, this
structure has occasionally been referred to as the "Pagoda of
Malaysia". It was originally used as a recreational and
entertainment venue for the wives of court officials and other
important people, especially for ceremonies and special
celebrations. Having undergone some renovation, it is now part of
the public park.
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Raban Lake
Tasik Raban is perhaps the most sought after recreational lake in
Perak. It is actually a chain of pools enveloped by rich natural
vegetation, totally unique in its natural beauty. The local
authority has envisaged it as a potential long-term place of
attraction. Hence, a golf driving range, chalets and caravans will
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 Royal Museum
Previously known as istana kenangan, istana tepas and istana
lembah, the Perak Royal Museum is an amazing achievement in
architecture. It was built without any architectural plans without
using a single nail. Situated near the Istana Iskandariah, the
sultan of Perak's official palace at Kuala Kangsar, the museum
houses the royal regelia, photographs of the royal family,
illustrations and artifacts of the past and present monarchy in
Perak.
Opening Hours :9.30am to 5pm (Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday and
Public Holidays)
9.30am to 12.45pm (Thursday)
Closed on Friday
Admission is Free
Tel : 05-776 5500 |
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Taman Persisiran
Sungai
This is a recreational park located at Bukit Chandan. Every
evening, local villagers and their kids would interact with each
other at this park. Occasionally, there are community service
campaigns staged here by the local authority. |
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  The First Rubber
Tree
Located near the Kuala Kangsar District Office stands a single
rubber tree which is the only, remaining one of nine rubber trees
that were the first to be planted in this country.
H.N Ridley was the person responsible for making Kuala Kangsar
the first rubber planting district in the country, an industry
which eventually became one of the nation's major sources of
income. Mr Ridley (sometimes refer to "Crazy Ridley") obtained
rubber seeds from the Kew Gardens in London and brought them first
to Singapore, and the n to Kuala Kangsar. These seeds were planted
in and around Kuala Kangsar in 1877, while Sir Hugh Low was British
Resident in Perak A memorial plaque stands at the base of this sole
remaining tree, commemorating the importance of this ordinary
looking tree in the eventual development of the state of Perak as
well as the entire nation.
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