WPerlis, also known by its honorific title Perlis Indera Kayangan, is the smallest state in Malaysia. It lies at the northern part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and has the Satun and Songkhla Provinces of Thailand on its northern border. It is bordered by the state of Kedah to the south. It was called Palit by the Siamese when it was under their influence. Perlis had a population of 227,025 as of 2010.
WAmin, Amin, ya Rabaljalil is the anthem of the Malaysian state of Perlis. The lyrics are written in an admixture of Malay and Arabic.
WThe House of Jamalullail is the current ruling house of the state of Perlis in Malaysia. It was founded in 1843 together with the formation of the state of Perlis as a monarchy, after the Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin II gave his endorsement to the Jamalullail family for the secession of Perlis from Kedah with the Jamalullail family as its hereditary rulers.
WThe Menteri Besar of Perlis is the head of government in the Malaysian state of Perlis. According to convention, the Menteri Besar is the leader of the majority party or largest coalition party of the Perlis State Legislative Assembly.
WNorthern Corridor Economic Region was established with the aim to accelerate economic growth in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia, encompassing the states of Kedah, Pulau Pinang, Perak and Perlis. Since its inception in 2007, NCER has evolved progressively and consistently, aligned with the government's effort to promote inclusive and sustainable development to reduce regional imbalances and provide equitable economic growth across the country. To sustain this growth momentum and achieve fair wealth distribution, the region continuously spearheads bold measures to pave the way for innovative and sustainable initiatives that contribute to the optimal well-being and shared prosperity of the rakyat. This is achieved by leveraging on the strengths of all four states to form a synergy in enhancing the job creations, encourage entrepreneurship, achieve high income and attract private investments. NCER welcomes foreign investment and business opportunities through a conducive and secured environment for investors. Its close proximity and economic links to key export markets in Asia as well its strategic location makes NCER an attractive destination of any business operations.
WPerlis Football Association, also known as Perlis FA, is a football team based in Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia. The team was founded in 1963 and currently suspended from FIFA by playing in the second division of Malaysian football, the 2019 Malaysia Premier League. Year 2019 is the first ever Perlis did not enter any tournament in Malaysian League since 1963.
WThe House of Jamalullail is the current ruling house of the state of Perlis in Malaysia. It was founded in 1843 together with the formation of the state of Perlis as a monarchy, after the Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin II gave his endorsement to the Jamalullail family for the secession of Perlis from Kedah with the Jamalullail family as its hereditary rulers.