The de-colonisation of Malaya.

Little mannequins seen through a glass wall acting out the way J.W Birch was assassinated while he was bathing at the Perak River.

It all began with the assassination of the British Resident J.W Birch which was orchestrated by Dato Maharaja Lela, Ngah Ibrahim, Sultan Abdullah and Sepuntum the orang Asli that speared Birch by the Perak River in Pasir Salak. This incident led to the

 Perak War which was also an excuse for the Malays to retaliate against the colonisation of Malaya by
the British. It was not only in Perak but according to the stories shown at the Pasir Salak complex and articulated by a guy called Fauzi who works at the  historical complex, all the other States were going against the British too. The Malays felt that their beliefs, customs and religion were being threatened by the 'orang putih'

The gallery and time tunnel at Pasir Salak. Entrance fee is RM 4 per adult and RM2 for kids. 

An illustration of the arrival of Parameswara made with little mannequins seen through a glass. 

Potteries used by those from that era. 

Signing of a treaty between the Sultan of Perak and the British.These are mannequins and not paintings.

History has it that Birch was a notorious man who enjoyed seducing the Malay women and had no respect for the Muslims. That bit of Birch's traits was what I learned elsewhere. The Pasir Salak historical complex is a beautiful place and the gallery is not to be missed.  As you enter, you will  learn about the arrival of Parameswara up to the independence of Malaya in 1957.What makes it interesting is because of the illustrations. The stories are told  through little mannequins acting out the events that look so real. The place is dark with lights coming only from the glass wall. It was fascinating to watch the history of  important events being potrayed by the mannequins.

On the other side are exhibition and stories of the Keris aka daggers here it is bright so visitors can see the keris clearly.  Fauzi said that there are 180 keris from the Nusantara especially  Majapahit being exhibited. I had mix feelings because although they are beautiful, some still had stains of blood on an old white cloth which is tied to the dagger. There is a huge keris from Jogjakarta with two carving of the human heads on the top! How did they carved the keris so beautifully is an amazing factor which is a legacy to be proud of. Being in awe is an understatement. The whole thing is surreal! Unfortunately visitors are not allowed to take pictures of the keris.