Name origin:
Some say that Perak was named after Bendahara Tun Perak from Melaka, while others say it was derived from the phrase kilatan ikan dalam air (the glimmer of a fish in the water) that looks like perak (silver).
State animal: Gaur (Indian Bison)
State flower: Bougainvillea
State capital: Ipoh
Meaning Behind Colours
Meaning Behind Shapes
Fun Fact
Did you know that “Negaraku” was originally Perak’s state song? Tunku Abdul Rahman chose that song as the nation’s national anthem and wrote new lyrics to what it is today.
