Perlis River

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Perlis River
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Perlis River
Native nameSungai Perlis (Malay)
Location
CountryMalaysia
State Perlis
Physical characteristics
Length11.8 km (7.3 mi)
Basin size310 km2 (120 sq mi)

The Perlis River (Malay : Sungai Perlis) is a river in Perlis, Malaysia. [1]

Contents

Geography

The river's 11.8 km length makes it the fourth-longest river in the Perlis state. [2]

History

Under the 11th Malaysia Plan, 11 km of the river will be developed and beautified, on the section from Kuala Perlis to Kangar.

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References

  1. Sharilfuddin Saari (24 March 2015). "Tarik pelabur ke Perlis: Pembangunan Lembah Chuping bernilai RM961 juta". Utusan Online (in Malay). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  2. "Kejuruteraan Sungai & Zon Pantai". Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran Negeri Perlis (in Malay). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2015.

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