Perak river at dusk from the spot where J.W.W. Birch is believed to have been killed

Continuing from Perak river from the right bank of Pulau Semat.

As the day approaches dusk I decided to rest at the old mosque of Pasir Salak.

In front of it lies a monument to mark the spirit of Perak freedom fighters who fought against British invaders in 1875.

Both the mosque and monument face the Perak river.

A look downstream.

A look across.

A look upstream.

Another monument nearby says the first British resident to Perak, J.W.W. Birch was killed by Malay warriors around here.

Birch was said to be very rude and arrogant, insensitive to local customs and beliefs. He crossed the border of decency once too many times and that brought his demise...