Perak Chinese, like myself, have Penang roots.
Malaysian Chinese of Perak state entered Malaysia via George Town, Penang.
Those from Selangor, where Kuala Lumpur is, also entered Malaysia via George Town, Penang.
Likewise those from Perlis, Kedah and Negeri Sembilan.
Those from Johor, Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan, Sabah, Brunei and Sarawak, 'Singapore mari' (from Singapore).