Location : Perak, Malaysia
SITUATED 70km from Ipoh, Pasir Salak is of special importance in the historical development of Malaysia as an independent and sovereign nation in that it was here that the original flames of Malay nationalism began. The assassination of the then British Resident of Perak, J.W.W. Birch, sparked off a war between the British colonial administration and the Malays.
The Historical Complex pays tribute to warriors such as Dato’ Maharaja Lela, Dato’ Sagor and Si Puntum, with special memorials arected in their honour.
Other interesting sights at the complex include Mr Birch’s memorial monument, the burial site of Si Puntum, the Historical Tunnel which houses dioramas that depict choronological flash points in the history of Perak and Malaysia, the sight of Dato’ Maharaja Lela’s fortress, the Lela Tentaka cannons used against the British army two beautiful examples of traditional Rumah Kutai, an interesting souvenir shop, as well as an information centre.
