Circa 1800s, a British Resident attended a trial in Parit Buntar. On his way back, he took a boat to Pulau Pangkor. During the journey he said the word “KIRIAN” (from the word ‘kiri’ i.e. left) when he referred to the left side of the land that was under the rule of Sultan Perak.

During the journey he said the word “KIRIAN” (from the word ‘kiri’ i.e. left) when he referred to the left side of the land that was under the rule of Sultan Perak.