Teluk Intan

Teluk Intan is a town in the state of Perak in Malaysia.

History

The first inhabitants belonged to the Kingdom of Malacca. As refugees from the Portuguese conquest in 1511, they settled at Perak at the site of the present city.

Under the name " Teluk Intan Mak " the city was since 1528 Court Place, to this function in 1877 went to Kuala Kangsar. This name was based on a local shopkeeper, who came from the tribe based in northern Sumatra Mandailing.

Under British protection related to the name " Teluk Anson ( Anson Bay) " after the Lieutenant Governor of Penang Edward Anson, because this made ​​the 1882 Urban Planning. 1982 changed the Sultan of Perak in the name of " Teluk Intan ( Diamond Bay ) ".

Economy

End of the 20th century, the city experienced an economic decline. This was caused by the fact that the port lost its importance because had formed as a result of erosion shallows. Due to the economic downturn, a railway line was shut down.

With the construction of a new road and the installation of a new city center, the city experienced a boom in recent years. Main economic factor are palm oil plantations, among others. be operated by Sime Darby.

Education

In the city there are a by- campus University of Technology MARA and an institute of the National University of Malaysia.

Attractions

  • Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan, built in the late 19th century for water storage, 25 m high
  • War Memorial (World War I )
  • Hook -Soon Temple, dedicated to Mazu, the main building built in 1883
  • Built Sri Subramaniam Temple, 1926

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  • Location in Malaysia
  • Perak
Perak River
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