Delving into cultural roots of north Perak


Victoria Bridge in Enggor straddles Sungai Perak and is still used by pedestrians. — Photos: IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

IT IS said that Larut district in Perak got its name from an elephant.

When the pachyderm that belonged to chieftain Long Jaafar went missing, he offered a handsome sum to the finder as a reward.

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