Treasure Trove
Railway Station Built in 1935, the Ipoh Railway Station bears close resemblance to its counterpart in Kuala Lumpur. Affectionately known to locals as Ipoh’s ‘Taj Mahal’, it is an impressive landmark which combines moorish architecture with modern embellishments. The Railway Station also has a hotel to accommodate travelers called the majestic hotel. Fronting the building [...]
Is Gua Tempurung really 1.5 billion years old? If it’s true, the cave could be among the oldest existing natural features in the world. A Chinese geologist visiting the cave on January 17, 2012, claims Gua Tempurung has existed for more than 1.5 billion years and now the Perak state government may soon conduct further [...]
IPOH: SOME 400 people, from all over the country, will be participating in the NPC-Celcom Visit Perak Treasure Hunt 2012 on Saturday. The annual event, organised by the National Press Club (NPC) and supported by the Perak government, will take participants from Kuala Lumpur to Pangkor. The hunt has two categories — media and open [...]
Malay College Kuala Kangsar Established in 1905, it was the first fully residential, all-boy’s school in Malaysia. This premier educational institution was originally founded to educate the Malay elite and now continues to provide quality education to selected boys aged 12-17 from around the country. Visitors are advised to obtain prior permission from the college [...]
Kellie’s Castle One of the most interesting Perak attractions is Kellie’s Castle which is located about 40 km away from Ipoh, on the outskirts of a small town called Batu Gajah. This castle was meant to be a home away from home for Scottish Planter, William Kellie Smith in the 20th century. Some say he [...]
Teluk Intan Leaning Tower This leaning tower is situated in Teluk Intan, which is a transit town for those who travel from Kuala Lumpur to Pangkor Island using the coastal route. The leaning tower was constructed in 1885 and stands at 25.2 metres high. It started to tilt four years after its completion due to [...]
