Teluk Intan, formerly known as Telok Anson, is a historic town located in Perak, Malaysia.
Initially, the town was known as Teluk Mak Intan, named after a female Mandailing trader. Later, during the British protectorate era, the name was changed to Teluk Anson (Anson Bay) in honor of Major-General Sir Archibald Edward Harbord Anson, a British officer and the last lieutenant-governor of Penang, who contributed to the town’s modern development.
In 1982, during the centenary of the town’s establishment, the Sultan of Perak renamed it once again to Teluk Intan (Diamond Bay). The town served as the Perak rulers’ court from 1528 until Kuala Kangsar became the royal town in 1877
Teluk Intan lies on a deltaic peninsula formed by the confluence of the Perak and Bidor rivers. The town is built around an oxbow meander of the Perak River, which occasionally causes flooding during high tides.
The Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan (Malay: Menara Condong Teluk Intan; Chinese: 安顺斜塔) is often referred to as the Malaysian equivalent of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy.
The tower was constructed in 1885 served as a water storage tower to supply water to the town area and also stored water during drought seasons in case of fires.
The tower’s distinctive lean is due to the soft ground on which it was built. Additionally, the weight of the water in the tank causes it to lean toward the southwest
Teluk Intan’s rich history, name changes, and unique geography contribute to its significance as a historic town in Perak, Malaysia
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