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HISTORY According to historical, the Wall Region/Colony is area under the Manjung rule of the Straits Settlements. The signing ceremony of the agreement to hand over the Wall Colony to the Perak Government was held on 16th February 1935 in front of Rest House Lumut. In conjunction with the event, Jajahan Dinding was renamed Iskandar District and Tanah Merah (Lumut) was renamed Port Iskandar. The Sultan of Perak at that time had also agreed to appoint Raja Shahriman bin Raja Abdul Hamid as the Chief of the Colony. To commemorate the event, Al-Adli Mosque was built (in Lumut Town) to symbolize gratitude for the handover of the Wall Colony to the Perak Government. Until the 1980s, the district was known as the Wall District. On January 1, 1982, the colony formerly known as Dinding was renamed to Manjung District which includes an administrative unit covering Beruas and Sitiawan sub -districts. Before 1973, Manjung District was known as Dindings District. This district was once part of the Straits Settlements which at that time this district was under the administration of Penang. The Dindings district became part of Penang as soon as the Pangkor Agreement was signed by the British with Sultan of Perak, Sultan Abdullah. This agreement were signed to stop the bloodshed as a result of 2 main events, which is the fight for the throne between the royal family of Perak after the death of Sultan Jaafar and the war between the Ghee Hin and Hai San tribes in Larut to seize the tin mining area in Larut Taiping.
According to Malay History, the history of Manjung In the early 18th century, British began when the King of Pasir from Sumatra, Sultan emerged through the British East Malikut Tahir, exiled the younger brother of Raja India Company (EIC) to the Wall. So Samudra, Sultan Malikut Mansur to Manjung. This an agreement known as the \"Low Manjung was later conquered by Beruas and Agreement\" was signed by the Sultan became a colony of Sultan Melaka. According to Perak in 1826. Sultan Perak had Portuguese sources, Tome Pires had noted that agreed to hand over this Wall district Manjung had become a thriving center of trade to the British for the purpose of especially in the tin ore business. At the same time, eliminating the problem of piracy in the government emerged on the Wall and often Perak waters. hostile to Manjung that is Beruas. Beruas is said to have been opened by Shamsul Bahrain from Acheh. During the British colonial era, Dindings Colony covers 3 main areas, According to Prof. Dr. Talib Samat, the name which is Bandar Sitiawan, Bandar Dinding comes from the Siamese word which Lumut and Pulau Pangkor. However, means 'Tanah Merah' which is abundant in the in 1937, after almost 10 years, Sultan district. The original spelling of the Siamese word is 'Dingding' and has become Dinding only. According Perak, Sultan Alang Iskandar, to history in the 15th and 16th centuries, there was a appealed to British for the Dindings war between the Black King and Siam in Kuala Colony to be returned to Perak and Sungai Dinding which consisted of Kota Raja Hitam British handed it back that year. and Kota Raja Siam. This war won by Raja Hitam. His main reason is that Perak does In the history of the Wall, there were two European not have coastal areas. Following the powers that had a foothold here, which is surrender of the Dindings Colony, Netherlands and British. The rapid tin mining in Hilir Perak Government consolidated the Perak in the 17th century attracted the Dutch to colonies with respect to Beruas and monopolize the trade. The Dutch through the the southern coastal areas. In 1973, Dutch East India Company (VOC ) had built a city on Dindings District was given a new Pangkor Island. However, the Dutch presence here name which is Manjung District and was not liked by the Malays and they attacked and the name remains until today. destroyed the Dutch city in 1690. The city was rebuilt by the Dutch in 1743. The remains of the city are still remain in Pangkor.
LUMUT
This 331.4 meter (1087 feet) high hill LOCATION is named after Raja Engku Busu of Selangor who was invited by the Sultan Perak in 1840s to eliminate a group of troublemakers who are said to be pirates who like to hide in the Dindings Strait and Dindings River. The pirates were constantly patrolling the coastal areas from Johor to Kedah and interfering with Dutch, British and Acheh merchant ships. However, Raja Engku Busu was killed and failed in the mission. This hill is suitable for Jungle Trekking activities, the Manjung Municipal Council has provided a track for visitors to reach the top of the hill. Upon reaching the top, visitors can enjoy the view of the whole of Lumut City. COORDINATES 4.2228° N, 100.6286° E
Taman Paya Bakau is located between Ipoh - Lumut road and 10 minutes drive from Lumut Town. The park was first built in May 1994 and opened to the public in January 1995. The Mangrove Park aims to be a tourism product of the Manjung district based on education and information related to the ecology of mangrove forests in the country. In 2005, the park was maintained and renovated. It has a 366 meter and 6 foot wide path that crosses mangrove swamps. At the end, 2 huts are set up for visitors for rest or do fishing. Along this route, visitors can appreciate the natural beauty of the mangrove swamp and see for themselves the life in the mangrove swamp. This pedestrian structure was again upgraded in 2017 to ensure the safety and comfort of visitors.
Lumut Water Front is located on the banks of the Sungai Dinding estuary and adjacent to the \"Lumut Yacht Club\". This park area has interesting panorama due to its position towards the mouth of Sungai Dinding and Sungai Sitiawan. The concept of coastal public park development in Bandar Lumut is inspired by the movement of marine life. This public park seems to tell about the marine life that is constantly moving from one place to another and it is adapted to the movement of park visitors with various leisure and recreational activities provided. The design has a continuity with the sea that will be a major attraction to visitors and integrate development in the surrounding area with its natural factors. This public park also applies scientific elements in which it educates visitors to recognize and appreciate the beauty of nature and its surroundings. The landscape concept illustrates that the park is very suitable for leisure activities. This public park construction project is fully funded by the National Landscape Department, Ministry of Housing and Local Government where the Manjung Municipal Council acts as the implementing agency.
Dataran Putra is located next to the Lumut Jetty Terminal which is the focus of the public gathering at night. Apart from overlooking the sea, Dataran Putra also has attractive landscape where visitors and public can spend time with their family or peers while enjoying the evening breeze. There is also a group of 'buskers' who perform at Dataran Putra during the night on weekends. Around this square there are also restaurants and bazaars selling clothes, souvenirs and others.
Lumut Jetty Terminal (Jetty Wing) covers an area of 3 .8 acres which includes a jetty plaza equipped with various facilities such as restaurants, handicraft and seafood stalls, ticket counters, public toilets and operations offices. In addition, it is equipped with Plaza Promenade which contains 2 units of fast food restaurants, 10 units of seafood stalls and 3 units of kiosks known as Medan Dato 'Ishak. The terminal square has a landscaped space with a maritime mat fund concept suitable for leisure activities. • From Lumut Jetty, Pangkor ferries go back and forth to various parts of Pangkor Island. One way fare is RM10.00/person. (Two way RM20.00) • The first departure from Lumut is at 7.15 am, last departure at 6.30 pm. • The first departure from Pangkor is at 6.30 am, last departure at 5.45 pm. • Departures are 30-45 minute intervals, depending on the time of day and intersections are usually not more than 45 minutes. • There are two main ferry stops for residents in Pulau Pangkor, Malaysia, SPK Jetty in Sungai Pinang Kecil and Pangkor Jetty in Pangkor town. Tourists should stop at Pangkor Jetty, as this is the main tourist town on Pangkor Island and closer to the various beaches on the west coast of the island.
The park, which opened to the public on 15 August 1996, has attracted tourists who transit in Pangkor Island. In addition to the location near jetty, the beautiful landscape factor can also be taken into account. The facilities provided by Manjung Municipal Council are the main reason why tourists love to visit this place.. Among them are handicraft centers and food stalls near the sea. In the Esplanade Park there is also a children's playground and a walking path for the public to do leisure activities in the morning and evening. Among the leisure activities that can be done in this park are jogging, cycling along the trail while enjoying the sea view and fishing.
The park has an interesting panoramic view as its location overlooks the estuary of Sungai Dinding and Sungai Sitiawan. The concept of public park development in Lumut Coastal Town is inspired by the movement of marine life. This public park is about the marine life that always moving from one place to another and adapted to the movement of park visitors with various leisure and recreational activities provided. The design of this park is the continuity of the sea which is the main attraction of visitors and it combines the development in the surrounding area with natural factors. The public park also incorporates an intellectual element where it educates visitors to recognize and appreciate the beauty of nature and its surroundings. The concept of landscaping illustrates the fact that the park is ideal for recreational activities. The park is also equipped with 2 kiosks and 5 stalls that operate from 9.00 am to 12.00 midnight.
The multi-storey car park in Lumut is located in the heart of the growing and rapidly developing Lumut City under the administration of Manjung Municipal Council. This field were built for the convenience of users and tourists who come from abroad or within the country to cover the lack of parking in the city of Lumut due to the influx of tourists, especially during the festive holiday seasons. Its location close to the jetty where the tourists do not have to walk too far to reach the jetty. The building has 4 floors where it can accommodate about 900 vehicles. This multi storey car park operates on daily days and public holidays. The fee charged is RM0.60 for the first 1 hour and the following hour. Among the facilities available here is that the Manjung Municipal Council has provided the \"SEASONPASS\" facility or monthly card for users who are interested in applying, especially users who work in Pangkor Island. Here there is also a CCTV control facility that operates for 24 hours that monitors the situation around the parking lot in order to prevent any theft of user vehicles. This field can also prevent the user's vehicle from the sun's rays which can cause damage because this field has a roof and \"JUMPER\" is also provided for users who suffer vehicle damage.
Dato Haji Ishak's food court operates from 9 am to 12 midnight. There are many restaurants open along the grounds of the food court. The food court is also located on the ground floor of the multi storey car park building. The name Medan selera is taken from Dato 'Mufti Ishak bin Baharom who is a former mufti of Selangor Darul Ehsan, and is also an independent preacher. He was born on 1st January 1928 in Kampung Batu 22, Kanchong Darat, Banting, Selangor and passed away on Wednesday 30 January 2008 equivalent to 21 Muharram 1429 Hijrah, Dato 'Haji Ishak, aged 80 years 29 days, died due to bleeding in the head on at 2.30 am at Sungai Buloh hospital.
KNOWN AS THE MARITIME CITY, LUMUT IS ONE OF THE PLACES RICH IN VARIOUS SEA PRODUCE INCLUDING SEA PRODUCE THAT HAS BEEN PROCESSED INTO LIGHT SNACKS. AROUND THE TOWN OF LUMUT, THERE ARE SHOPS THAT SELL LUMUT SEAFOOD TO VISITORS.
Hasil Laut HJaasmililLaahut D'Lumut LOCATION LOCATION No. 4, Jalan Titi Panjang, No.25, Jalan Sultan 32200 Lumut, Perak Yussuff Izuddin, 32200 Lumut, Perak CONTACT CONTACT 013-588 1246 018-570 0724 THaarsmilizLiau&t zalina LOCATION No. 4, Jalan Titi Panjang, 32200 Lumut, Perak CONTACT 019-556 8215
Jeti Kg and also chalets that offer facilities Bharu for fishing in the Manjung River. There is a jetty in Kampung Bharu LUMUT which is located on the near of the Manjung River and it has been Kampung Bharu is located 15km refurbished with neon lights that from Sitiawan, 17km from Lumut illuminate the jetty at night. and 29km from Pantai Remis, Perak. This village is located on the near of Sungai Manjung which was formerly known as Sungai Dinding. On the outskirts of this village there are fishing boats that net and fish in the Manjung River. Kampung Bharu also has many chalets and homestays as well as restaurants that serve fresh seafood dishes. Kampung Bharu is also often visited by anglers because there are kelongs
TELUK BATIK
Teluk Batik was called Teluk Batak in the early of its existence. However on 26th April 1974, the name of Teluk Batak was changed to Teluk Batik. The beach which is located approximately 6.5 kilometers from Lumut Town is an ideal tourist and picnic destination to visit because it has the special facilities needed as an attractive tourist spot. Its long beaches and a backdrop of tropical rainforest captivate anyone who looks. Various facilities are available here such as chalets, food stalls, toilets, changing rooms, parking and children's playground. This beach area is surrounded by the beauty of the lush tropical rainforest in the surrounding hills. The estimated area of Teluk Batik is about 60 square acres while the length of the beach is 1 km. The history of Teluk Batik started with the arrival of the Batak from Sumatra Islands in Indonesia. The story begins when in ancient times pirates and robbers made the waters of the Straits of Malacca where they rob and confiscate trade and belong to the owners of the people who use the Straits of Malacca route. This is no exception for the Batak. They made the current Teluk Batik as a refuge from the threat of pirates and robbers. From there began the settlement of the Batak and the place was called Teluk Batak. Told by most of the original residents nearby (Kampung Teluk Muruh and Kampung Padang Tembak) the name Teluk Batak remained until the early 80s. After that, the call Teluk Batak was not pleasant to hear then it was changed to Teluk Batik and until now. The name of Teluk Batak was officially changed to Teluk Batik on the 26th April 1974.
Teluk Batik is a famous beach in Lumut, Perak which is visitors usually came especially during the school holidays. Teluk Batik resort beach is filled with local visitors as well as foreign tourists who come visit with their families. The beach which is about 1 kilometre looks clean and beautiful while the sea view surrounded by lush tropical rainforest makes it one of the tourist attractions. There are boats that have been provided to take visitors around the surrounding area and the view far in the middle of the sea and around the nearby islands around the beach of Teluk Batik. In the beach yard of Teluk Batik, there are also a variety of facilities that have been provided and interesting activities that can be done by visitors. Among the facilities that have been provided are public toilets, dressing rooms, sidewalks, endowments, campsites, volleyball courts, eateries, and souvenir shops. Interesting activities that visitors can do are cycling, swimming, playing beach volleyball, picnicking, camping, horse riding and water sports activities.
At the main entrance, there is a In Teluk Batik area there is building formerly known as public park for leisure activities among visitors. It is equipped Muzium Siput but now it is with various facilities such as used as the Teluk Batik playgrounds, cycling tracks, Community Center which footpaths and is decorated serves as a rest house and also with a unique structure that is ceremonies such as weddings. a spear that is arranged as if in Several programs are often the courtyard of the palace. organized at this Community Center.
PLAY @ TELUK BATIK
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Dataran teluk batik @ hadhari TELUK BATIK There is a square named Dataran Hadhari around Teluk Batik beach resort. This square serves as a stage for various activities that can be carried out in Teluk Batik because it has a large area. Various parties where non- government organisations, associations or private sector have carried out activities and programs such as the gymnastics, car convoys and the sale of expo items. If there are parties who want to carry out activities in the square, it is necessary to rent and deal with Department of Community Development and Social, Manjung Municipal Council.
CAMPER SITE Teluk Batik Beach In the Teluk Batik, a camping site was The campsite is also equipped with public prepared which was inaugurated on toilet facilities, clean water and electricity 29 August 2020 by Yang Dipertua for the comfort and convenience of users. Visitors to the camper site are allowed to Manjung Municipal Council, Tuan bring in vehicles and park vehicles inside Syamsul Hazeman bin Md Salleh. The the campsite located in the beach area campsite is a tourism development and enjoy the 'campervan' experience in project that was first established and the beach area. developed in the Manjung municipal area and serves as a new attraction Camper site rental rates for: for tourists who come to visit the vehicle RM50 (1 night) Manjung district. tent RM40 (1 night) Tel No. (+011-31842551) (+019-5401901) (+016-5047080)
Bukit 300 TELUK BATIK The location of Bukit 300 which is located near Teluk Batik which makes it a recreational place that is often visited by climbers and visitors especially during weekends. This hill was named Bukit 300 in conjunction with its height which is more than 300 meters above sea level. It is part of the Teluk Murok Forest Reserve and has interesting flora and fauna. Bukit 300 has 4.5km long track that is used as a track for climbing and mountain biking. This track is not too challenging for climbers who are less experienced in hill climbing. The difference between Bukit 300 and Bukit Engku Busu is the height and also the climbing track where Bukit Engku Busu has a higher height than Bukit 300 and the track also more challenging for climbers. LOCATION: Located near the main entrance to the beach resort of Teluk Batik, Lumut
TELUK BATIK Vale Eco Centre was launched in October 2015 as an educational platform local community and the general public to learn about and appreciate the biological diversity in the forests of Teluk Rubiah. VALE Malaysia Managing Director, Efrem Daumas said, VALE has collaborated with MNS to conduct Scientific Expeditions in Teluk Rubiah forest. The purpose of this expedition is to find out the potentials that exist in Teluk Rubiah's forest to be taken to the Ecology Center. The expedition involved researchers, naturalists, school teachers as well as students, employees and volunteers from VALE and MNS. As a result of the expedition, MNS found that there were more than 100 species of plants, 125 species of birds, 28 species of dragonflies and several other species. VALE allocates 715 acres of the 1,196 acres of land it owns for preservation. Among the activities that can be done at the centre include educational camps, guided walks, experiments and experiences, bird watching, butterfly and insect studies, ecological activities, walking and beach and river monitoring. There are three main forest trekking trails available at the Center, namely, the Main Trail, Coastal Trail and Waterfall Trail, where people can learn about the environment in a natural setting. The ecological center is expected to be open to the public from 8.30 am to 6 pm everyday without any charge. The Vale Eco Centre is located at the end of the entrance to Teluk Batik beach near Hotel Virgo.
Around the Teluk Batik resort beach there are several interesting chalets and resorts that are often full of visitors during the school holidays and festivals. This chalet location are strategic because its located in front of the beach where the occupants of the chalet do not have to long walk to get to the beach. One of the famous chalets is Chalet Impian which is famous for its colorful chalet residences and provides various facilities and cheap packages to tourists.
Teluk Batik Resort is located near the entrance Teluk Batik beach grounds. Teluk Batik Resort is designed with a concept for events & activities for business and leisure. Its tranquility, freshness and clean air make it the perfect getaway for those seeking the tranquility and relaxation of nature. Virgo Batik Resort located next to Teluk Batik Resort is also an easily accessible accommodation due to its location not far from the beach resort of Teluk Batik. The resort offers a variety of bedrooms that are comfortable and suitable for the whole family at affordable prices.
Located in Seri Manjung 30 kilometres from Sitiawan City, Teluk Senangin beach is one of the focus of visitors where visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of white sand and blue sea as well as stunning views of the Straits of Melaka and Pangkor Island, especially at dusk when the sun sets. In the grounds of Teluk Senangin there are facilities that have been provided for visitors such as toilets, wakaf, car park and stalls selling food and soft drinks as well as swimwear and buoys for children. At the end of the beach there are several attractive chalets where visitors can make reservations to stay in the chalet during their vacation while enjoying the beauty of the sea.
Pasir Panjang Beach is the longest To the north of this beach there is a turtle beach in Manjung District. This 6km egg hatchery operated by the Malaysian long beach is located 2km from Pekan Fisheries Department called the Turtle Segari and 5km from Simpang Jalan Conservation and Information Center. An Lumut - Pantai Remis. The fineness of estimated 90% of the turtles that cross the beach sand, lush trees and strong waves to come here are Agar disturbance free areas make Pasir Turtle and Cockroach Turtle species. Panjang Beach an ideal location for These turtles land around March to July turtles to lay their eggs. each year. This conservation center has been built since 1990. Pasir Panjang Beach is also a strategic place to see the crescent moon to CONTACT: 05-255 4061 determine the beginning of Ramadan, E-MAIL: [email protected] Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidiladha. OPERATION HOURS
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Teluk Dalam Beach is the first island fishing village located on the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The main attraction here is the tradition of a multi-racial fishing community that lives in community on the coast. Teluk Dalam Resort is a 40 acre resort built with the concept of a landscape garden which is an attraction for foreign tourists to visit here. Apart from that, tourists can also experience the real life atmosphere of the fishing community and do leisure activities such as jungle trekking, snorkeling, scuba diving, cycling and fishing. In Pangkor Island, there is also an island that is a tourist attraction, namely Pulau Giam, which is famous for snorkeling activities. Pulau Giam is located about 5km from Pangkor Town and Teluk Nipah. Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature and the crystal clear blue ocean as well as snorkeling activities where they can swim with the fish and see for themselves the scenery of coral reefs on the sea floor as well as the diversity of aquatic life and interesting fish species. and unique.
Located on Pangkor Island, Pasir Bogak is located 5km from Pangkor Town. To go to this beach, visitors need to take about 15 minutes drive from Jetty Pangkor Island. The beach is about 1.3km long and famous for picnics, water sports, cycling and fishing. Located on Pangkor Island 1km from Pasir Bogak, Teluk Nipah is a popular picnic spot on Pangkor Island. it has a beautiful sea view. Teluk Nipah also has public facilities and comfortable accommodation. Teluk Nipah Beach is located about 5 km from Jetty Pangkor Island and faces Pulau Giam. It is famous for its sloping beaches, fine white sand and bluish sea water. Activities that can be done here are water sports, camping and picnics. There is also a Chinese temple that is a common focus in the area.
KAYU NIBONG SWING PASIR BOGAK A total of five swings built by the Unit Landscape of Manjung Municipal Council have been fully completed. A swing made from nibong sticks while a swing bench made of cengal wood is located at Pasir Bogak Beach. People do not have to worry because swings that are 10 to 12 square feet high are guaranteed safe to use. Jawi writing is used as the signboard writing of the cradle, is to encourage tourists to approach Jawi writing as a beautiful writing script, easy and should be mastered by all as a cultural legacy and heritage of this country.
PANGKOR GALLERY Pangkor Gallery is one of the interesting places to visit in Pangkor Island. It is located in the middle of the town of Pangkor Island which makes it easy for tourists to visit. This gallery displays pictures of the scenery around Pangkor Island, the social and cultural people of Pangkor. Come and visit Pangkor Gallery to find out more about the beauty of Pangkor Island.
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER PANGKOR Located near Pangkor Jetty and next to Laris Duty Free. Tourists will get various information and locations of interesting places available in Pangkor Island when they come to the Tourist Information Center under the management of Manjung Municipal Council.
Teluk Ketapang is located between two Teluk Ketapang also has a jetty that is beaches, Teluk Nipah and Pasir Bogak, at often the focus of anglers because of its the Teluk Ketapang Turtle Conservation strategic area for squid fishing at the end and Information Center, Pulau Pangkor, of the jetty. Ketapang Bay is also a Teluk Ketapang, which is about 6km stopover area for turtles to lay their eggs from Pangkor Jetty and 3km from Pasir during certain seasons. Apart from that, Bogak. Teluk Ketapang Beach is a turtle this beach is also known as Teluk Penyu conservation project by the local by the surrounding community. community in Pangkor Island. Data in 2019 has shown an increase in the The activities available in Kampung number of turtles landing. Penyu are the release of baby turtles, a . tour of the laying turtle nests as well as a Among the turtle species that lay eggs little sharing on education and on Teluk Ketapang Beach is the Agar knowledge about turtles will be Turtle or known as the Green Turtle. Over presented to the visitors. 1000 baby turtles were released into the sea in 2017 and early 2020. The project has saved over 5,000 baby turtles. There is a tower for visitors to see the overall scenery of the area. CONTACT : 05-689 8961 E-MAIL : [email protected]
History In 1670, Kota Belanda was built by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) to store tin ore obtained from the state of Perak. In 1690, locals who disagreed with the Dutch way of obtaining the tin and had destroyed the city. After 1779 Kota Belanda was no longer used because the Dutch focused on the spice trade in Maluku, Indonesia. The Netherlands also faced the Napoleonic war in Europe. In 1824 the Dutch and the British formally divided their respective territories of control in the archipelago through the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824. Usaha Pemuliharaan Pada 1973, kota ini telah dibina semula oleh Jabatan Muzium dan telah diwartakan sebagai monument lama dan tapak tanah bersejarah di bawah Akta Bendapurba 1976 dalam seksyen No.247, Warta Kerajaan Negeri Perak bertarikh 31 Mac 1970. Kmeudian pada 1997, kerajaan negeri Perak telah memajukan lagi kawasan ini sebagai kawasan pelancongan negeri Perak. Beberapa rumah limas tradisional negeri Perak telah dibina di sini. Pelbagai gerai makanan pakaian dan cenderamata juga terdapat di sini. Beberapa bahagian kota ini telah dibaiki semula dan diperindahkan di persekitaran perkampungan nelayan Melayu.
PULAU PANGKOR MANJUNG PERAK MASJID AL-BADR SERIBU SELAWAT, PULAU PANGKOR Pangkor Island is one of the famous tourist centers in Malaysia. Thus, the construction of this mosque is an idea from the results of discussions between the former Menteri Besar of Perak, YB Dato 'Seri DiRaja Dr. Zambry bin Abd. Kadir, Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Pangkor with Datuk Abdul Latiff Mirasa as well as experts and officials from Yayasan Restu who intend to build an iconic mosque for the local Muslim community in Teluk Gedong, Pulau Pangkor. Apart from that, this idea is also seen as an effort to attract local and foreign visitors to see for themselves the uniqueness of the mosque which has the concept of 1,000 selawat as its interior decoration. The mosque was first built on March 7, 2014 under the supervision of the Pejabat Daerah Manjung. Meanwhile, the calligraphy found in this mosque has been confirmed by the Jabatan Agama Islam and Jabatan Mufti Negeri Perak. The allocation is channeled from the Federal Government through the Unit Penyelarasan Pelaksanaan, Jabatan Perdana Menteri (ICU JPM), Unit Perancang Ekonomi Negeri Perak dan Pejabat Menteri Besar Perak.
MOSQUE OF A THOUSAND PRAYERS pangkor island Following the construction of Al-Badr Mosque with the concept of 1000 selawat, the idea arose to develop another mosque that made Doa as its main concept. This mosque was rebuilt and maintained under the name of Masjid Al-Khairiah which was completed on 24 October 2019. This idea also came from the former Menteri Besar of Perak Dato 'Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir in collaboration with design by the Public Works Department (JKR) and interior art by Yayasan Restu. The position of the mosque which is surrounded by the majority of the Chinese community makes its design and interior decoration ideas lead to oriental motifs. The uniqueness of this mosque is further highlighted by various types of calligraphy and a collection of prayers quoted from the Quran and Hadith. While Asma-ul- Husna is displayed on the pillars of the mosque written in Chinese calligraphy. All the calligraphy in this mosque is the handiwork of the calligrapher at Yayasan Restu who is also a local Malay. The overall decoration of this mosque applies various patterns of plant motifs and geometry found in the state of Perak. Most of the designs in this mosque have oriental elements from China and also the silver identity. These motifs are taken from the Niu Jie Mosque, flowers in China such as Chinese Peony, Apple Blossom and Plum Blossom.
Fu Lin Kong Temple is located on the east Foo Lin Kong Temple is over a hundred years coast of Pangkor Island. It is the largest old and is decorated with stones and large Taoist temple on the island. There are a stones. In addition to the beautiful arches to number of Chinese people in Pangkor who welcome visitors and the majestic temple follow the teachings of the Tao. The walls, there is a small Great Wall of China in temple is the center of the worship of the garden behind the large temple hall. Taoism on the island, a religion that Inside the temple there are also statues of follows the teachings of Lao Tze, a great Buddha. The beautiful garden around the Chinese philosopher. Fu Lin Kong is also temple is partly built on a hill. one of the most popular tourist attractions on the island. Residents also come here to work out This Taoist temple was built at the foot of through the hills and walk along the Great Pangkor hill in the village of Sungai Pinang Wall of China. On the roof of the temple you Besar, a Chinese village (Kampung Cina). It see 12 Chinese zodiac signs. There are twelve also attracts people who are looking for Chinese zodiac signs carved on the roof and pictures with beautiful scenery with the there are many fish and turtles in the stunning background of Pangkor. surrounding ponds, which further enhances the charm of the temple. Visitors who do not mind walking can also climb the hill behind the main part of the temple to admire the beautiful view of the colorful roof of the village, the vast ocean, fishing boats and the blue sky of Pangkor. Location : Kampung Sungai Pinang Besar, Chinese village (Chinese Village)
HISTORICAL ROCK PANGKOR ISLAND There is a Dutch inscription stone (Tiger Rock) located near the beach of Kampung Teluk Gedung. What was carved on the stone was a picture of a tiger devouring a slave. Two leaf-shaped circles and also Dutch and English words that read \"If Carlo 1743\". The year was recorded as the year of the Dutch re-occupation of Pangkor Island after being expelled by the population led by Panglima Kulup around the 1690s. Tthere are various stories behind the stone, Among the interesting stories, the Bugis and the Malays have kidnapped and killed the son of a Dutch nobleman to take revenge on the Dutch cruelty in treating the locals. When the Dutch soldiers searched for the boy, the locals made up a story by stating that they saw the tiger had run away from the boy. But other residents of Pangkor Island believe that it was not the tiger that ran away from the boy but the Malay dignitaries who were dissatisfied and wanted to free Pangkor from the Netherlands. That is why this Dutch soldier painted a picture of a tiger that symbolizes 'the Malays'. This rock is also known as ‘Tiger Rock’ because of the picture of the tiger. In the past this stone was smaller in size than it is now and this stone seems to be alive because it is able to grow from its original relatively small size. The length of this stone is now 10.7 meters, its width is 4.6 meters and its height is 4.3 meters .
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The Chinese temple or known as Tua Pek Kong in Pasir Panjang, Perak is one of the iconic places in the Manjung District which is a tourist attraction, especially Chinese Buddhist tourists. This place is not only famous as a place of worship for Buddhists, but also has a very unique and interesting landscape. The buildings and walls around them are built with the concept of Chinese civilization architecture as if taking us to fly to China. This unique landscape combines replicas of ancient palaces of Chinese civilization as well as the gardens of ancient emperors. Here there is also a Monkey Park which houses wildlife and against the backdrop of a very beautiful mangrove swamp. Here is also a popular port for photographers to take pictures of beautiful scenery and is also often used as a place for \"outdoor shooting\" kings a day to dedicate their beautiful moments.
MMUUSSEEUUMM Among the relic artifacts displayed at the 'Sitiawan Located in front of Sitiawan Methodist Settlement Museum' are tools National High School (ACS), this two - used by the pioneers, yester storey building was built in 1935 as a kitchen furniture, antique home for the pastor of the Pioneer tableware, costumes, colonial era Methodist Church located next to the bicycles, old clocks, old museum building. On September 7, photographs, coal iron and 2003, the house was converted into a others. museum. The museum houses a wide variety of relics and artifacts from the The museum is increasingly economic, educational and church aspects of the past that have become becoming a tourist attraction due a legacy of one generation to the next. to its history that tells of the sacrifices, hardships and successes of the FooChow community in the past. located along Jalan Lin Chen Mei in Kampung Koh, Sitiawan. Opening hours:Tues – Sat: 10am – 5pmSun: 2pm – 5pm Monday closed Admission:RM3 for students and senior citizens (above 60)RM5 for adults
Pak TamR O T I C A N A I KG. SITIAWAN Kedai Roti Canai Pak Tam is a visitor attraction located in Kampung Sitiawan which is a village of fishermen and seafood entrepreneurs in Sitiawan. This shop is located by the river where visitors can enjoy the delicious roti canai served while looking at the surrounding scenery and have the opportunity to see the fishermen at work. Kedai Roti Canai Pak Tam is often full of customers, especially on weekdays. Next to Pak Tam's Roti Canai shop, there is a market that is a favorite of Sitiawan residents to get fresh seafood caught by the fishermen in the village. Various types of fresh fish and 'seafood' can be found in this market, however, the time the fishermen return from the sea is uncertain but usually in the morning, noon and evening.
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