Pasir Salak Historical Complex

This is the place where the fires of Malay nationalism had first stirred. When the then British Resident of Perak, J.W.W. Birch was assassinated on the bank of Sungai Perak (Perak River), tension between the British colonial administration and the Malays rose. It escalated into open conflict which eventually led to the country's declaration of independence.

Apart from settled about 70km of Ipoh, Pasir Salak Historical Complex devotes tribute to warriors such as Dato' Sagor, and Dato' Maharaja Lela. There are memorials erected in their honour, in the shape of a sundang (broad sword), a replica of the type of knife used in the killing of Mr. Birch. Not only the warriors such as Dato' Sagor and Dato' Maharaja Lela, who led the locals against the forces of the British colonial administration, but there are lots of other historical things, story and stuff that must not to be missed by anyone who visited this historical complex typed of museum.

The Historical Time Tunnel is the main attraction of the complex as the important events of the Malays and Malaysia are highlighted and exhibited in the tunnel via dioramas (series of pictures representing in continuous scenes). Other occupying exhibits includes the burial site of Seputum who was also another brave warrior of that time.

There is also the house and fortress of Datuk Maharajalela and the lela rentaka which is a type of cannon used by the Malays at that time. The complex is actually situated along the banks of the Perak River and is often used as a venue for river-related activities. The picturesque scenery by the historic Perak River as well as the activities that can be done at the river also whirls another "magnet" (attraction) to visitors.

Other attractions at the complex include the J.W.W. Birch Monument, the grave of Sipuntum (the alleged assassin), Datuk Maharaja Lela's fort, and two Rumah Kutai (Perak traditional house) filled with local historical and cultural artifacts. Below is the picture of Lela Rentaka, a type of cannon that being used by the Malays at that time during the rebellion.