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Perak

Perak

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A state in northwest Malaysia once ruled by a king called a sultan
  • proper noun
: Perak
  • The popular state of Perak is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.

Examples

  • In Perak, the state government issued a logging license that covered parts of two aboriginal reserves.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Tourists often visit Perak to explore its vibrant cultures and stunning natural parks.

  • Perak, Malaysia.

    Blackhat (2015)

  • These traders settled mainly in the more industrialised states on the west coast of the peninsula, in Penang, Perak, Selangor, and Negeri Sembilan.

    Academic text (2018)

  • In her engaging 1998 essay on the "song maps" of the Temiar, a Senoi group living in the states of Perak and Kelantan, Marina Roseman revealed the closeness.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Many people in Malaysia consider Perak to be a great place for food and heritage tourism.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Perak comes from the Malay word perak, which means 'silver'. The area had many tin mines and a river that looked silver, so the name reminds us of that wealth.