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Kinta Valley
The Kinta Valley (Malay language, Malay: ) is a geographical feature and conurbation in central Perak, Malaysia, surrounding and including the state capital Ipoh. Historically the Kinta Valley was very rich in tin, and their mines have been among the most productive in the world. The valley is formed by the Kinta River, a tributary of the Perak River, which flows between the Titiwangsa Mountains, Titiwangsa and Keledang Range, Keledang Ranges. It forms the largest tin field along the Siamese-Malayan peninsula tin belt. It has been mined since ancient times by indigenous peoples but more intensively mined by the Malaysian Chinese, Chinese and Europeans since the end of the nineteenth century. Today, the modern Kinta district is one of the ten administrative districts of Perak. In 2018, the valley was declared Malaysia's second national geopark. Geographic definition The Kinta Valley Conurbation is officially known as Ipoh-Seri Iskandar-Lumut Development Promotion Zone () in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sungai Siput
Sungai Siput (U) ( Malay for 'snail river', Jawi: سوڠاي سيڤوت) is a town and mukim in Kuala Kangsar District, Perak, Malaysia, covering 155,141 hectares, 61.5% of the total area of Kuala Kangsar. Sungai Siput falls under the management of the Kuala Kangsar Municipal Council. History The earliest settlement in Sungai Siput was situated at Pelang, about 2 kilometres from the current town. The settlement was populated by villagers of Minangkabau origins who had earlier settled in Sayong. The settlers were from the family of Malik and the son Tuyub, which family tomb is still visible from the roadside situated in the estate in front of the Rimba Panjang new village. One of the descendants was the late Imam Jusuh, one of the first imams of the Alghufraniah Sungai Siput Mosque and the town councillor. Sister Enson was a well-known traditional healer. One of the surviving siblings is Associate Professor Suhaimi Bin Saidin, a lecturer at Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayer Tawar
Ayer Tawar ( Jawi: اير تاور; ) is a town in Manjung District, Perak, Malaysia. Its name came from ''Air Tawar'', which literally means "fresh water" in the Malay language. Geography Ayer Tawar is located on the eastern portion of Manjung District, about 60 kilometres west of the state capital Ipoh, and about 22 kilometres northeast of Lumut, where the largest Malaysian naval base is situated. Its average elevation is 13 metres above the sea level. Climate Ayer Tawar has Tropical Rainforest Climate A tropical rainforest climate or equatorial climate is a tropical climate sub-type usually found within 10 to 15 degrees latitude of the equator. There are some other areas at higher latitudes, such as the coast of southeast Florida, United States .... It receives the least rainfall in June, with an average precipitation of 139 mm; and the most in November, with an average precipitation of 360 mm. External links Ayer Tawar at VirtualTourist.com References {{Perak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bota
Bota (Perak Malay: ''Bote''; Jawi: بوتا; ) is a mukim in Perak Tengah District, Perak, Malaysia. It comprises two geographical areas: Bota Kiri and Bota Kanan (Left Bota and Right Bota, respectively) as it is divided by the Perak River. There is a river terrapin breeding center in Bota Kanan. Bota is also well known for its durian fruit. The town has over fifteen mosques. History Name origin The town was used to be named Brahman Indera. However, mythical folklore began to emerge among the locals of "ogres" or giants that used to hid inside caves or holes underground around the river called ''bota'' (likely from the ''bhuta'', a jin-like creature which itself has been mentioned in the Malay Annals): these giants are said by the folks to have an earthy, muddy complexion and commonly lurk around yellow bamboo groves on the banks and edge of paddy fields where fish perch. They find food commonly in the soil and will occasionally forage in the form of human or animal flesh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ipoh City Council
The Ipoh City Council (, abbreviated MBI) is the city council which administers the city of Ipoh in the state of Perak, Malaysia. This council was established after the city was officially granted city status on 27 May 1988. Their jurisdiction covers an area of 643 square kilometres. The council consists of the mayor plus twenty-four councillors appointed to serve a one-year term by the Perak State Government. MBI is responsible for public health and sanitation, waste removal and management, town planning, environmental protection and building control, social and economic development and general maintenance functions of urban infrastructure. History Ipoh City Council started as a Sanitary Board in 1893, formed by the British. From its gradual and sturdy development, it obtained its Municipal status on 31 May 1962 and was declared a city on 27 May 1988. In general, the Ipoh City Council as the local authority, is a Corporate Body established under the Local Government Act 1976 (Ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Department Of Statistics Malaysia
The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM; Malay language, Malay: ''Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia'') is a government agency in Malaysia that operates under the Ministry of Economy (Malaysia), Ministry of Economy. It is responsible for the collection and interpretation of reliable statistics related to the economy, population, society and environment of Malaysia which the government primarily uses to assess, review and implement national public policies. DOSM data are publicly accessible on thOpenDOSMwebsite. Responsibilities and activities MyCensus The department conducts the Census in Malaysia, Population and housing census of Malaysia (MyCensus) every 10 years. As of the most recent census in 2020, DOSM had implemented 5 censuses since the establishment of Malaysia. Economic statistics The department supplies a wide variety of financial information. Through its various divisions, the department is responsible for the production and compilation of national accounts such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batu Gajah
Batu Gajah (population 133,422) is the seat of Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia. It is administered by the Batu Gajah District Council (), formerly known as Kinta West District Council (). Etymology The name ''Batu Gajah'' in Malay means "elephant rock", it is presumably derived from two large boulders (''batu'', 'stone') that resembled elephants (''gajah'', 'elephant') found along the Kinta River. Folklore claims that huge elephant figures were made of stones to scare away the elephants that destroyed the villagers' sugar cane crops. History Famous for its tin mining long before the Independence Day of Malaya, Batu Gajah had been an ideal place for Chinese immigrants to stay and work during those years. This contributes to a significant percentage of Chinese in the population of Batu Gajah today. The Indian Settlement village (the name was changed to Kampung Baru Desa Changkat) at Changkat has a large Indian population of Tamils and also a small minority of Punjabis who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Local Government Development (Malaysia)
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (), abbreviated KPKT, is a ministry of the Government of Malaysia that is responsible for urban well-being, housing, local government, town planning, country planning, fire and rescue authority, landscape, solid waste management, strata management, moneylenders, pawnbrokers. Organisation * Minister of Housing and Local Government ** Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government *** Secretary-General **** Under the Authority of Secretary-General ***** Legal Division ***** Corporate Communication Unit ***** Internal Audit Unit ***** Key Performance Indicator Unit ***** Integrity Unit **** Deputy Secretary-General (Policy and Development) ***** Project Development and Implementation Division ***** Policy and Inspectorate Division ***** Secretariat and International Relations Division **** Deputy Secretary-General (Urban Wellbeing) ***** Urban Wellbeing Division ***** Urbanization Service Division ***** Moneylenders and Pawnbrokers D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telephone Numbers In Malaysia
Telephone numbers in Malaysia are regulated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). Landline telephone numbers consist of an area code of 1 to 2 digits (excluding the leading zero), followed by a 6 to 8-digit subscriber number. Mobile phone numbers consist of a mobile phone code of 2 digits followed by a 7- to 8-digit subscriber number. Mobile phone codes are originally assigned to specific mobile network operators; however, with mobile number portability, a mobile phone number might no longer be associated with its original assigned operator. Until 2017, calls to Singapore did not require international dialling; they were made using the 02 domestic access code. However, following a directive from MCMC, it was discontinued in stages in May and June 2017. It was discontinued early on 16 May 2017 by Telekom Malaysia, and discontinued entirely by other Malaysian telecommunications companies on 1 July 2017. The normal international prefix of +65 has been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malaysian Standard Time
Malaysian Standard Time (MST; , WSM or , WPM), or sometimes Malaysian Time (MYT), is the standard time used in Malaysia. It is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Malaysia does not observe daylight saving time. History The local mean time in Kuala Lumpur was originally GMT+06:46:46, while the local mean time in Kuching was 07:21:20. Peninsular Malaysia used the local mean time in Kuala Lumpur until 1 January 1901, when they changed to Singapore mean time GMT+06:55:25; this changed to GMT+07:00 in 1905. Between the end of the Second World War and the formation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963, it was known as British Malayan Standard Time, which was GMT+07:30. At 23:30 hours local time of 31 December 1981, people in Peninsular Malaysia adjusted their clocks and watches ahead by 30 minutes to become 00:00 hours local time of 1 January 1982, to match the time used in East Malaysia, which is GMT+08:00. Singapore Standard Time followed suit and has continued to u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manjung District
The Manjung District, formerly known as Dindings, is a district in the south-western part of the state of Perak, Malaysia. It is the 26th-most populated district in Malaysia. It is administered by the Manjung Municipal Council (), formerly known as Manjung District Council () from 1 January 1980 until 31 July 2001. The district is well known for Pangkor Island, an attraction in Perak and the home of the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM), Lumut Naval Base and dockyard. Dindings was once part of the British Straits Settlements colony. Seri Manjung is the district's principal urban centre while smaller towns include Lumut town, Sitiawan town, Ayer Tawar, Pantai Remis, Changkat Keruning and Beruas. History Prior to 1873, the district was called Dindings and was part of the Straits Settlements, then under the administration of Penang. Dindings district became part of the Pangkor Treaty signed by Britain, and the British appointed Sultan of Perak Sultan Abdullah, in January 1874. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perak Tengah District
Perak Tengah District (, Perak Malay: ''Peghok Tengoh'') is a district in Perak, Malaysia. It is administered by the Perak Tengah District Council, which is based at the town of Seri Iskandar. Parit is however the largest settlement in the area. The district is well known for its historical sites in the Pasir Salak. Smaller towns in the district include Bota, Lambor and Kampung Gajah. Administrative divisions Perak Tengah District is divided into 12 mukims, which are: * Bandar * Belanja (Parit town) * Bota (including district capital Seri Iskandar and much of Bota's urban area) * Jaya Baru * Kampung GajahKampung Gajah is also an autonomous sub-district (daerah kecil). The autonomous sub-district of Kampung Gajah also includes the historical town of Pasir Salak, as well as the nearby communes of Pulau Tiga, Kota Setia, Pasir Panjang Hulu, Jaya Baru and Bandar. * Kota Setia * Lambor Kanan * Lambor Kiri * Layang-Layang * Pasir Panjang Hulu * Pasir Salak * Pulau Tiga Demog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
