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of Perak. Located by the

Kinta River Kinta River (Malay: ''Sungai Kinta'') is a river in Perak, Malaysia. It gets its name from the Kinta Valley, which surrounds Ipoh, the capital of Perak. Ipoh sits along this river. There are many limestone hills in the area surrounding the river, ...

, it is nearly north of

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and southeast of George Town in neighbouring Penang. , Ipoh had a population of 657,892, making it the fourth largest city in Malaysia by population. Originally a village, Ipoh began to grow rapidly in the 1880s after huge deposits of

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were discovered within its vicinity. By 1895, it was the second largest town within the Federated Malay States, which also consisted of

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, Negeri Sembilan and

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. Ipoh was declared a city in 1988. However, following the depletion of its tin deposits and the collapse of tin prices in the 1970s, the city suffered decades of decline and neglect. In recent years, Ipoh's popularity as an international tourist destination has been significantly boosted by efforts to conserve its

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colonial-era architecture. The city is also well known for its cuisine and natural attractions, such as its limestone hills and caves within which Buddhist temples were built. In addition, Ipoh has managed to maintain its reputation as one of the cleanest cities in Malaysia and Asia in general. Ipoh's location between

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and George Town has made it a major land transportation hub within

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, with both the

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's West Coast Line and the North-South Expressway cutting through the city. Aside from the land transportation links, Ipoh is also served by the

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Etymology

The name Ipoh is derived from a local tree, ''pohon epu'', now more commonly known as ''pokok ipoh''. The sap of this plant is poisonous and was used by local indigenous people mixed with

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latex to coat the tips of their blowpipe darts for hunting.

History

Ipoh grew out from the Malay village of Paloh along the banks of the Kinta River in the 1880s. Its geographic location in the rich tin-bearing valley of the

made it a natural centre of growth. The Great Fire of Ipoh in 1892 destroyed over half the town, but also presented an opportunity to rebuild the town in a more orderly grid pattern. Ipoh was subsequently rebuilt in time for the second tin rush and grew rapidly as a result of the booming tin mining industry, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s. A local

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miner, millionaire Yau Tet Shin, started developing a large tract of the town in the early 1930s, today known as the "New Town", from the eastern bank of the

to Greentown.Ipohworld’s World » Yau Tet Shin’s New Town Under Construction 1908
Ipohworld.org. Retrieved 27 September 2013. In 1937, Ipoh was made the capital of Perak, replacing

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. Ipoh was invaded by the Japanese on 15 December 1941. In March 1942, the Japanese Civil Administration or Perak Shu Seicho was set up at St. Michael's Institution. After the liberation of Malaya by British forces, Ipoh remained the capital of Perak as it does to this day. The decline of the tin mining industry during the latter half of the 20th century caused the growth of Ipoh to stagnate. With the closure of the tin mines, its urban population was forced to seek employment in other cities within Malaysia. In spite of this, Ipoh remains one of the largest cities in Malaysia in terms of population, with tourism now a main driver of the city's economy. Ipoh gained Municipal status in 1962, and in 1988 it was declared a city by the then

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, Sultan Azlan Shah.

Geography

Topography

Ipoh is in the state of Perak, which is in the central part of

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. The city is in the middle of the

Kinta Valley The Kinta Valley is a conurbation in central Perak, Malaysia, surrounding and including the state capital Ipoh. Historically the Kinta Valley was very rich in tin, and their mines have been among the most productive in the world. The valley is ...

, on the bank of the

and the confluence of the smaller rivers Sungai Pinji and Sungai Pari. The city is surrounded by limestone hills, which can be found around suburban areas to the northeast, east and southeast. The Kledang mountain range stretches from the north to the west of the city. This range runs parallel to the Bintang mountain range with the

Perak River The Perak River ( ms, Sungai Perak; ) is the second longest river in Peninsular Malaysia after Pahang River in Pahang, Malaysia. A number of towns are on the banks of the river including the royal town of Kuala Kangsar. Most of the settlement ...

running on its left bank and the

to its right. This range is interrupted to the north of Ipoh by a tributary of the

called the Pelus River, which is sourced from the Titiwangsa mountain range, which runs to the east of Ipoh.

Climate

Ipoh has a

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. Ipoh is more subject to the Intertropical Convergence Zone than the

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s and very rarely has cyclones, therefore it can be described as having an equatorial climate. The city's temperature shows little variation throughout the year, the average temperature being . Ipoh sees high precipitation throughout the year with an average of of rain each month and averaging of rain per year. The wettest month is October when on average of rain falls. Ipoh's driest month is January which has of rainfall on average.

Limestone caves

Limestone outcrops rise on the outskirts of Ipoh. There are many caves in these outcrops, some of which have cave temples built in them. The Sam Poh Tong Temple is a notable example, along with Kek Lok Tong ; Cavern of Utmost Happiness), which lies on the other side of the same outcrop. It is accessible through the Gunung Rapat housing area. Other cave temples in Ipoh include Ling Sen Tong, Nan Tian Tong, Kwan Yin Tong and Perak Tong.

Gua Tempurung Tempurung Cave ( ms, Gua Tempurung) is a cave in Gopeng, Kampar District, Perak, Malaysia, located within the Kinta Valley Geopark. It is popular among spelunkers, or caving enthusiasts. More than 3 km long, it is one of the longest caves in Pe ...

, near

Gopeng Gopeng is a town located in Mukim Teja, Kampar District, Perak, Malaysia. It is situated approximately south of Ipoh, the state capital. History Gopeng was the most important town in the Kinta Valley until 1890, when Ipoh became more prom ...

, south of Ipoh, is a show cave open to the public and popular among spelunkers. More than long, it is one of the longest caves in Peninsular Malaysia. Part of it has been developed with electric lighting and walkways, and there are tours of varying lengths and difficulty. A river passage runs about through the hill. There are five large chambers, and stalactites and stalagmites.

Economy

In its early history, Ipoh as a settlement was built around its mining industry, although inferior to that of

, some to the south. Ipoh was once one of the richest cities in Malaysia and South East Asia in the days when

was its major product. During the 1980s, when tin prices collapsed, the economy of Ipoh was affected significantly. However, recently the city has experienced economic growth. The city of Ipoh also hosts some large multinational corporations. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, a palm oil company among the top 15 biggest companies in Malaysia by revenue, has its headquarters in Ipoh. Batu Kawan Berhad, an investment company which is the biggest shareholder in Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, also has its headquarters in Malaysia. Ipoh houses the headquarters of Hovid Berhad, a pharmaceutical company which claims to be the first Malaysian company to introduce Malaysian generic drugs overseas. Old Town Berhad, which is a food and beverage public listed company specializing in white coffee, has its headquarters in Ipoh. There are other public listed companies in Ipoh such as Perak Transit Berhad, Tasek Cement Berhad, DKLS Industries Berhad, Wellcall Holding Berhad, Rubberex Berhad, and Perak Corp. Ipoh also hosts the Malaysian headquarters for some foreign multinational companies, including Finisar,

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, ITL Asia Pacific and Sagami Manufacturers.

Governance

The

Ipoh City Council The Ipoh City Council ( ms, Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh, abbreviated MBI) is the city council which administers the city of Ipoh in the state of Perak, Malaysia Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federation, federal constitutio ...

governs the city. Datuk Rumaizi Baharin, appointed in April 2020, is the current mayor of Ipoh. Ipoh is divided into two parliamentary constituencies: ''Ipoh Barat'' (Ipoh West) and ''Ipoh Timur'' (Ipoh East). The parliamentary seat for ''Ipoh Barat'' is held by

Democratic Action Party The Democratic Action Party (abbreviation: DAP; ms, Parti Tindakan Demokratik; ; ta, ஜனநாயக செயல் கட்சி) is a centre-left social democratic political party in Malaysia. As one of four component parties of the ...

(DAP) Representative M. Kulasegaran. The seat for ''Ipoh Timur'' is held by fellow DAP leader Su Keong Siong.

Demographics

Ipoh remains one of

's largest cities. As of 2010, the municipal area of Ipoh has a population of 657,892. It ranks as the seventh most populous urban centre in Malaysia (2010). The following is based on Department of Statistics Malaysia 2010 census.

Cityscape

The Old Town

The Old Town lies to the west of the Kinta River. It has a commercial district with many historical "shop-houses" centred around Leech Street; now Jalan Bandar Timah). Other notable features include: * Ipoh railway station in neo-classical/

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style nicknamed the "Taj Mahal of Ipoh". *Ipoh Town Hall, an

municipal building located across the road from the Railway Station. *Padang Ipoh or Ipoh Field, on Jalan S.P. Seenivasagam. The field is surrounded by historic buildings that feature classic colonial architecture, including the mock-Tudor style Ipoh Club, FMS Bar, HSBC Building and the

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secondary school. *The

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, officially named SMK Methodist (ACS), is located along Lahat Road. *

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, also known as Main Convent Ipoh is almost 114 years. Established in 1907, one of the oldest all girls school in Ipoh. * Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Anderson is the most well-known secondary school with more than 100 years of history, located beside the General Hospital of Ipoh. * St. Michael's Institution, Ipoh is a public secondary school situated on Jalan S. P. Seenivasagam, formerly Clayton Road. * Han Chin Pet Soo, the Hakka Tin Miner's Club, located on Jalan Bijeh Timah (formerly Treacher Street) has been restored and turned into Malaysia's First Hakka Tin Mining Museum. *Muzium Darul Ridzuan is a historical museum of Perak, in a former tin-mining tycoon's mansion on Jalan Kuala Kangsar. *Concubine Lane, or better known locally as Yi Lai Hong in Cantonese, is a narrow and small lane located off Jalan Bandar Timah (Leech Street) in Old Town. It now has restaurants, souvenir and gift shops and a reputable hotel. *Ipoh wall art murals, drawn by talented street art artists, are now a tourist attraction. * Birch Memorial Clock Tower is a historical landmark which is located near the Ipoh State Mosque or commonly known as

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. The clock tower was built to commemorate James W. W. Birch, the first British Resident in Perak who was killed on 2 November 1875 at Pasir Salak.

The New Town

The so-called New Town, to the east of the Kinta River, was developed by Yau Tet Shin around 1908. The New Town houses the Perak Medical University, Bangunan Sri Kinta, Ipoh Parade, Ipoh City Hall building. There are numerous shops, shopping malls, and hotels. D. R. Seenivasagam Park (Coronation Park), located in the heart of Ipoh's New Town, is known for its scenery and recreational facilities. It comprises recreational fields, an artificial lake filled with fish, a nursery for potted plants and a children's traffic playground. The latest addition is the newly landscaped

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featuring a Japanese carp pond.

Culture

Cuisine

Ipoh has a significant food scene with many hawker centres and restaurants. It has dishes derived from Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisine. Ipoh is well known for its Kacang Putih. Various company located at Buntong manufacture Kacang Putih and export it to all part of Malaysia and Foreign countries. ''Sar Hor Fun'' , a complete one-dish rice noodle meal with prawn, meat, fish, vegetables and a savoury sauce. Other well-known dishes from Ipoh include ''Hor Hee'' , flat white rice noodles served with fish cakes and/or fish balls; ''Nga Choi Kai'' , chicken with soy sauce and beansprouts topped with pepper; ''Kai Shi Hor Fun'' , rice noodles with chicken; '' Hakka Mee'' , yellow rice noodles served with mincemeat (pork) sauce; ''Tau Fu Fa'', soybean pudding; and Ipoh's well-known pastry ''

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'' , literally translated to "fragrant biscuit". The city is known in Malaysia for its Ipoh white coffee, in which the coffee beans are roasted with palm-oil margarine and the resulting coffee is served with condensed milk. Ipoh is also known for its fresh fruits such as pomelo, durian and seedless guava. Ipoh is the home of Ipoh

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or ''Nasi Vanggey''. Indian food like Chapati and Banana leaf can be get at

Little India, Ipoh Little India Ipoh, (Tamil: லிட்டில் இந்தியா, ஈப்போ; Malay: India Kecil, Ipoh) is one of the major business centers of Malaysian Indians in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. Ipoh Little India is an important business c ...

. In recent years, Ipoh has seen an increase in international restaurants, bars and gastropubs which have become popular with locals and tourists.

Film and television

Movies filmed in Ipoh include: * 1992: '' Indochine'' * 1999: ''

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'' * 2003: ''

Kadhal Kisu Kisu ''Kadhal Kisu Kisu'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Bala and Charmy Kaur, while Manivannan, Kalabhavan Mani and Vivek play supporting roles. The film produced by Kesavan, had music scored ...

'' * 2005: ''

Sepet ''Sepet'' is a 2005 Malaysian teen romantic comedy-drama film set in Ipoh, Malaysia. Directed by Yasmin Ahmad, it tells a tale of a love that blooms between a Chinese boy and a Malay girl. ''Sepet'' is a Malay word which, in this contex ...

'' * 2005: ''

Gubra ''Gubra'' is a 2006 Malaysian film directed by Yasmin Ahmad. It was shot in 14 days in Ipoh, Malaysia. It is the sequel to ''Sepet'', and was followed by '' Mukhsin''. The title is a word in the local Penang or Kedahan variant of Malay use ...

'' * 2006: ''After This Our Exile'' * 2006: ''Goodbye Boys'' * 2006: ''

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'' * 2015: '' Blackhat''

Theme parks

There are several theme parks in Ipoh, including the Sunway Lost World of Tambun and Movies Animated Park Studios (MAPS) temporarily closed due to the

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Transport

* Trunk roads: The old interstate

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connects Ipoh with other major towns and cities in peninsular Malaysia, for example to Alor Setar,

and Penang to the north and

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and even Johor Bahru in the south. Motorists from the east coast can use

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(from

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) in northern Perak or (from

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). * Highway: The new North–South Expressway is a faster and more efficient alternative to Route 1. However, some towns such as Kampar can only be accessible via Route 1. * Train: Ipoh's railway station is operated by

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) (Jawi: كريتاڤي تانه ملايو برحد) or Malayan Railways Limited is the main rail operator in Peninsular Malaysia. The railway system dates back to the British colonial era, when it was firs ...

(KTM) and is in the Old Town. However, it does not have intra-city travel like there is in

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; the railway only connects Ipoh with neighbouring towns and cities. The station is a stately building, referred to by locals as the "Taj Mahal of Ipoh".

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began the Shuttle Train Service between Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh from 1 December 2008 while the modern Electric Train System (ETS) shuttle began from 12 August 2010, with an average speed of , plying the Ipoh-Seremban route, which cut the travelling distance between Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur to 120 minutes. There are 10 dedicated shuttle train services between these two cities daily, beginning at 5 am from both of the stations. Travel time between the cities was expected to be reduced from three hours to two hours and fifteen minutes when the new set of EMU trains arrived in mid-2009. * Bus: The inter-city bus terminal is located at Amanjaya Integrated Bus Terminal in Bandar Meru Raya, just north of the city. Medan Kitt is the public transport intracity terminal that is very near to Ipoh Railway Station. Currently, the main piblic transport operator in the city is PerakTransit under the branding of myBAS Ipoh. * Air: the

is the only airport in Ipoh, located near

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. Domestic and international flights are available.

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and

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provide daily flights from Ipoh to

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while

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provides daily flights to Senai International Airport, serving as a link to the city of Johor Bahru. There are also planned flights to Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and China, with talks of a new airport soon.

Education

This is a list of schools in Ipoh, Perak. *Sekolah Izzuddin Shah *

Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman ( en, Tuanku Abdul Rahman School; abbreviated STAR) is a premier, all-boys fully residential school in Malaysia funded by the Government of Malaysia. Named after the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of the Federa ...

*Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanjung Rambutan *Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seri Puteri *Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (T) St. Philomena Convent, Ipoh *Sekolah Kebangsaan Dato Panglima'Kinta, Ipoh *Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Yuk Choy, Ipoh *SMJK Yuk Choy, Ipoh *Tarcisian Convent School, Ipoh (TCS) *Anderson School, Ipoh *Anglo-Chinese School, Ipoh * St. Michael's Institution, Ipoh *SMK Jalan Tasek, Ipoh *Methodist Girls Secondary School (MGS), Ipoh *Perak Girls Secondary School (PGS), Ipoh * SMK Main Convent, Ipoh *Wesley Methodist School, Ipoh *Ipoh International School (Private) *Fairview International School, Ipoh *Perak Yuk Choy High School (Private), Ipoh *Poi Lam High School (Private), Ipoh *Shen Jai High School (Private), Ipoh *Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (T) Kerajaan, Sungai Pari, Ipoh *Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (T) Gunung Rapat, Ipoh *Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (T) Perak Sangeetha Sabha, Ipoh *SMK Rapat Setia, Ipoh *SMK Jalan Pasir Puteh, Ipoh *Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Poi Lam, Ipoh *SMK Seri Keledang, Ipoh *SMK Menglembu, Ipoh *SMJK Poi Lam, Ipoh *Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Sam Tet, Ipoh *

SMJK Sam Tet SMJK Sam Tet ( zh, s=三德国民型华文中学; zh, p=Sāndé Guómínxíng Zhōngxué; ms, Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Sam Tet) is a national-type secondary school for boys located in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. It is located adjacent to ...

, Ipoh *SMK Dato Ahmad Said *Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Ave Maria Convent, Ipoh *SMJK Ave Maria Convent, Ipoh *Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Gunung Rapat, Ipoh *Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Wan Hwa (1) *Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Wan Hwa (2) *Sekolah Kebangsaan (ACS), Ipoh *Sekolah Kebangsaan (P) Methodist, Ipoh *Sekolah Kebangsaan Haji Mahmud Chemor, Ipoh *Sekolah Kebangsaan Kuala Pari, Ipoh *Sekolah Kebangsaan Jalan Pegoh *Sekolah Kebangsaan Jelapang *Sekolah Kebangsaan Marian Convent, Ipoh *Sekolah Kebangsaan Raja Ekram, Ipoh *SMK Raja Perempuan, Ipoh (RPS) Royal Princess School "Cluster School" *SRK Raja Perempuan, Ipoh (RPS) *Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Ampang, Ipoh *Sekolah Kebangsaan St. Michael's Institution (1), Ipoh *Sekolah Kebangsaan St. Michael's Institution (2), Ipoh *Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Chung Shan

Sports

Ipoh has a sports complex known as Kompleks Sukan MBI or MBI Sports Complex. Among the facilities located within the complex is the

Perak Stadium The Perak Stadium ( ms, Stadium Perak) is a stadium used mostly for association football located in Kampung Simee in Ipoh, Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia. It is part of a large sports complex called the DBI Sports Complex, which houses a ...

( ms, Stadium Perak), the home of Perak Football Association who play in the

Malaysia Super League The Malaysia Super League ( ms, Liga Super Malaysia) is the men's top professional football division of the Malaysian football league system. Administered by the Football Malaysia Limited Liability Partnership (FMLLP), now known as the Malays ...

. Golf courses in Ipoh include the Royal Perak Golf Club off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah (Tiger Lane), the Meru Golf Club in Jelapang, and Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Club en route to

Batu Gajah Batu Gajah (population 133,422) is a municipality in Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia. It is the capital of Kinta District. Etymology The name ''Batu Gajah'' in Malay means "elephant rock", it is presumably derived from two large boulders (' ...

. Other sports venues include the Kilat Club in Pasir Pinji, Ipoh Field (''Padang Ipoh'') in the Old Town, the Polo Grounds, and the Iskandar Polo Club in Ampang Baru. The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an annual international men's

field hockey Field hockey is a team sport structured in standard hockey format, in which each team plays with ten outfield players and a goalkeeper. Teams must drive a round hockey ball by hitting it with a hockey stick towards the rival team's shooting ...

tournament held in Ipoh.

Notable people

Film and television *

Angie Cheong Angie Cheong Wai-yee is a Hong Kong-based Malaysian Chinese actress. She won the Miss Chinese Malaysia in 1992 and went to Hong Kong to compete for the Miss Chinese International in 1993. After that, she signed a contract with the Hong Kong t ...

, actress *

Mimi Chu Mimi Chu (), born Choo Yit Mei () is a Malaysians, Malaysian-born Hongkongers, Hong Kong actress and singer. She lived in Singapore before moving to Hong Kong. She has appeared at many events. As an actress, she is a recognised face in Hong Ko ...

, actress and singer *

Iqram Dinzly Mohammad Iqram Dinzly Muhammad Saipuddin (born 29 September 1981) is a Malaysian actor and television host. In February 2019, he rebranded himself as IQ Dinzly while stating that his former stage name has been 'dead'. Career He debuted in 200 ...

, actor and model *

Mamat Khalid Mohamad Mohamad Khalid, known professionally as Mamat Khalid (6 April 1963 – 24 October 2021) was a Malaysian screenwriter, film director, and occasional actor. He was the younger brother of cartoonist Datuk Mohammad Nor Khalid, better k ...

, film director and screenwriter * Peter Pek, TV host and businessman *

Afdlin Shauki Dato' Afdlin Shauki bin Aksan (born 19 May 1971) is a Malaysian producer, screenwriter, director, actor, comedian, singer, songwriter, and television presenter and politician. Career Music A singer, musician and live performer Afdlin, toge ...

, screenwriter, director and actor *

Patrick Teoh Patrick Teoh (born 16 October, 1947) is an actor and radio personality in Malaysia. A career in radio, on TV, stage and in movies spanning more than five decades earned Teoh the nickname of "Voice of Malaysia", bestowed by his fans and the Mala ...

, actor and radio host *

Michelle Yeoh Michelle Yeoh Choo Kheng, ( ; born 6 August 1962) is a Malaysian actress. Credited as Michelle Khan in her early Hong Kong films, she rose to fame in the 1990s after starring in a series of Hong Kong action films where she performed her own ...

, actress famous for role in '' Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'' * Natasha Hudson, actress and model *

Mandy Lieu Mandy Lieu (born March 20, 1985) is a Malaysian-American model, actress, and TV show host based in Hong Kong and currently residing in the United Kingdom. She has appeared in Hong Kong television shows and movies such as ''Horseplay'' and ''To t ...

, actress and model Music * Michael Wong, singer-songwriter *

Jamal Abdillah Dato' Jamal Ubaidillah bin Haji Mohd Ali (born 7 May 1959), known by his stage name Jamal Abdillah, is a Malaysian pop singer and actor with a "bad boy" image. Jamal began his singing career in 1973. He won Radio Televisyen Malaysia's Binta ...

, pop singer and actor * Shila Amzah, singer-songwriter and actress *

Ning Baizura Ning Baizura binti Sheikh Hamzah (born 28 June 1975), better known by her stage name Ning Baizura, is a Malaysian pop and R&B singer, actress who sings in Malay, English, Japanese, Italian, French, Mandarin and Cantonese. Early life She ...

, pop and R&B singer, actress *

Francissca Peter Yang Hormat Dato' Francissca Peter , also known as Fran, is a Malaysian singer-songwriter. Early life and background Francissca was born into in Malaysia of Ceylonese (Sri Lankan/Scottish) and Chinese family, to Alice Peter and Lucian G. Pet ...

, singer-songwriter * Sophia Liana * Sam Chin Neng of pop duo

Fuying & Sam FUYING & SAM, or FS, is a pop duo from Malaysia consist of members Chronicles Ong Fu Ying 王赴穎 and Sam Chin Neng 沈展寧 (Sam). The duo released their mini album Love Protection 1.0 in 2012. History 2012: Formation The duo was formed in 201 ...

Sports (

badminton Badminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. Although it may be played with larger teams, the most common forms of the game are "singles" (with one player per side) and "doubles" (with two players p ...

) *

Koo Kien Keat Koo Kien Keat (; born 18 September 1985) is a Malaysian former professional badminton player. He succeeded in both men's and mixed doubles but is best known for his partnership with Tan Boon Heong with whom, he reached a career high ranking ...

Choong Tan Fook Choong Tan Fook (born 6 February 1976) is a former badminton player from Malaysia. Choong is currently coaching the Hong Kong badminton team. Career overview Choong made his debut in Olympic Games in 2000 Sydney. Partnered with Lee Wan W ...

Lee Wan Wah Lee Wan Wah (, born 24 November 1975) is a former badminton player from Malaysia. He is currently the Japan's junior team coach. Career overview Lee made his debut in Olympic Games in 2000 Sydney. Partnered with Choong Tan Fook, they adv ...

Cheah Soon Kit Datuk Cheah Soon Kit (Current name: / Birth name: ) (born 9 January 1968) is a former Malaysian badminton player and coach. Career Known for his amazing jumping smash, Soon Kit was one of the top doubles stars in the world in his heyday. ...

Wong Pei Tty Wong Pei Tty (, born 11 November 1981) is a former doubles badminton player from Malaysia. Currently, she works as an assistant coach for Malaysia women's double national team. Career Wong competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in ...

Wong Mew Choo Datin Wong Mew Choo (born 1 May 1983) is a Malaysian former badminton singles player. She was known for her exceptional stamina and endurance. Without any significant attacking weapons, she initially built her game on her ability to endure lon ...

Sports ( football) * Nazirul Naim * Chan Kok Heng *

Muhamad Khalid Jamlus Muhamad Khalid bin Jamlus (born 23 February 1977) is a retired Malaysian footballer. He is a former member of the Malaysian national team and also has played for the Pre-Olympic squad. In 2002, he went on trial with Eintracht Frankfurt. He is ...

Azizon Abdul Kadir Azizon bin Abdul Kadir (born 10 June 1980 in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia) is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Club career During the 2005 season, Azizon helped Negeri Sembilan gain promotion into the Malaysia Super Leagu ...

Sports (others) *

Tony Underwood Tony Underwood (born 17 February 1969 in Ipoh, Malaysia) is a former English rugby union footballer who played as a wing three-quarter back. He is of Malaysian-English parentage. Rugby career His rugby talent was first nurtured at Barnard Castl ...

(rugby) *

Nur Suryani Mohd Taibi Nur Suryani Mohd Taibi (born 24 September 1982) is a Malaysian Shooting sport, sports shooter. She competed in the Shooting at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's 10 metre air rifle, Women's 10 metre air rifle event at the 2012 Summer Olympic ...

(sports shooting) *

Leong Mun Yee Datuk Leong Mun Yee (, born 4 December 1984) is a retired Malaysian diver. She competed at the 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics with the best result of seventh place in the 10 m synchronised platform event in 2012. Her appearance at the 2 ...

(diving) * Cheong Jun Hoong (diving) *

Cindy Ong Pik Yin Cindy Ong Pik Yin is a Malaysian Swimming (sport)#Competitive swimming, competitive swimmer. She has been swimming competitively since 1989 and has qualified for 2004 Summer Olympics, 2004 Athens Olympic Games in four events. She is a five-time w ...

(competitive swimming) Business * David Ho Sue San of Hovid Berhad and Carotech Berhad *

Lee Loy Seng Lee Loy Seng (; 22 August 1921 – 22 November 1993) was a Malaysian businessman who grew up in Ipoh, Malaysia. Biography His father, Lee Meng Hin, was a tin-miner who gave the then Malayan economy a boost. His company was passed on to one ...

, founder of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad * Dr. Wong Jeh Shyan, CEO of CommerceNet Singapore Limited *

Koon Yew Yin Koon may refer to: People: * David Koon, New York politician * Elaine Koon, Malaysian rhythmic gymnast * Ella Koon, Hong Kong singer and actress * Jason Koon (born 1985), American poker player * Jonathan Koon, Chinese-American entrepreneur, artis ...

, founder of IJM Corporation Bhd and

Gamuda Berhad Gamuda Berhad () is an engineering, property and infrastructure company based in Malaysia. It is one of the largest Malaysian infrastructure companies and has undertaken various projects, both locally and overseas, like the construction of Kla ...

* Leong Sin Nam, tin mine owner *

Eu Tong Sen Eu Tong Sen (; 23 July 1877 – 11 May 1941) was a leading businessman in Malaya, Singapore and Hong Kong during the late 19th and early 20th century. He was vice-president of the Anti-Opium Society and a member of the Kinta Sanitary Boar ...

, tin mine owner *

Foo Choo Choon Foo Choo Choon ( (Man with little wang); 30 July 1860 – 27 March 1921), a Hakka tin miner, revenue farmer and businessman from Penang and Perak was, in his time, said to have been the richest Chinaman in the world.Chinese Business Enterpri ...

, tin mine owner who has a road in Ipoh named after him *

Chung Thye Phin Kapitan China Chiew Yuen Lam (; Pha̍k-fa-sṳ: ''Chhang Thai-phìn''); 28 September 1879 – 1935) was a wealthy Malayan tin miner and rubber planter. Chinese Business in Southeast Asia: Contesting Cultural Explanations by Edmund Terence Go ...

, tin mine owner who has a road in Ipoh named after him * Leong Fee, tin mine owner Politics *

Yeoh Ghim Seng Yeoh Ghim Seng ( zh, s=杨锦成, poj=Iôⁿ Gím-sêng, p=Yáng Jǐnchéng, first=s,poj,p) was a Singaporean politician who served as Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore between 1970 and 1989. He is one of the longest-serving speakers o ...

, Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore 1970–1989 * Dr Yeoh Eng Kiong, Hong Kong Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food 2002–2004 * S. J. V. Chelvanayakam, Member of the Ceylonese Parliament 1956–1977 *

Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah Ahmad Husni bin Mohamad Hanadzlah ( Jawi: ; born 21 July 1952) is a former Second Minister of Finance of Malaysia. He was appointed on 10 April 2009 when Najib Razak became Prime Minister. He was also the Member of Parliament for Tambun for fi ...

, Second Minister of Finance of Malaysia 2009–2016 *

D. R. Seenivasagam Darma Raja Seenivasagam ( Tamil: தார்ம ராஜா சீனிவசகம்) (1925, Ipoh - 15 March 1969, Ipoh) was a prominent leader of the People's Progressive Party (Malaysia) (PPP) which before 1959 was known as Perak Progre ...

, co-founder of the People's Progressive Party *

Lim Keng Yaik Tun Dr.Lim Keng Yaik (; 8 April 1939 – 22 December 2012) was a Malaysian politician and former Minister of Energy, Water and Communications in the Malaysian cabinet. He was the third president of Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (Gerakan) fr ...

, president of the

Malaysian People's Movement Party The Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia ( en, Malaysian People's Movement Party, commonly abbreviated as GERAKAN or less commonly as PGRM) is a liberal political party in Malaysia. Formed in 1968, Gerakan gained prominence in the 1969 general electio ...

1980–2007 *

Lee Lam Thye Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Lee Lam Thye () is a Malaysian politician and social activist of the Democratic Action Party (DAP). Lee was born on 30 December 1946 in Ipoh, Perak. He completed his secondary education at St Michael's Instit ...

, social activist and former politician *

Chang Lih Kang Chang Lih Kang ( zh, s=郑立慷, t=鄭立慷, poj=Tēⁿ Li̍p-khóng, p=Zhèng Lìkāng, born 23 October 1980) is a Malaysian people, Malaysian politician who has served as the Minister of Science and Technology (Malaysia), Minister of Science, ...

, Malaysian politician *

Lee Chuan How Howard Lee Chuan How (; born 3 January 1983) is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ipoh Timor since November 2022. He served as Member of the Perak State Executive Council (EXCO) in the Pakatan Harapan ...

, Member of the Perak State Executive Council 2018–2020 *

Yusof bin Ishak Yusof bin Ishak (12 August 191023 November 1970) was a Singaporean politician and journalist who served as the first president of Singapore from 1965 until his death in 1970. Prior to becoming head of state, Yusof was a well-known journalis ...

, president of Singapore 1965–1970 Other *

Chan Sek Keong Chan Sek Keong (born 5 November 1937) is a Malayan-born Singaporean retired judge who served as the third chief justice of Singapore between 2006 and 2012, appointed by President S. R. Nathan. Prior to his appointment as chief justice, he se ...

, Chief Justice of Singapore 2006–2012 *

Lat Lat or LAT may refer to: Places * Lat, Fuman, village in Gilan Province, Iran * Lat, Rasht, village in Gilan Province, Iran * Lat, Mazandaran, village in Iran * Lat-e Disar, village in Mazandaran Province, Iran * Lat, Qazvin, village in I ...

, cartoonist * Huen Su Yin, blogger and cake designer *

Tang Siew Mun Tang or TANG most often refers to: * Tang dynasty * Tang (drink mix) Tang or TANG may also refer to: Chinese states and dynasties * Jin (Chinese state) (11th century – 376 BC), a state during the Spring and Autumn period, called Tang (唐) b ...

, academic * Tang Tuck Kan, artist *

Wu Lien-teh Wu Lien-teh (; Goh Lean Tuck and Ng Leen Tuck in Minnan and Cantonese transliteration respectively; 10 March 1879 – 21 January 1960) was a Malayan physician renowned for his work in public health, particularly the Manchurian plague of 191 ...

, physician during the

Manchurian Plague The Manchurian plague was a pneumonic plague that occurred mainly in Manchuria in 1910–1911. It killed 60,000 people, stimulating a multinational medical response and the wearing of the first personal protective equipment (PPE). __TOC__ Histor ...

Sister cities

Ipoh currently has two

sister cities A sister city or a twin town relationship is a form of legal or social agreement between two geographically and politically distinct localities for the purpose of promoting cultural and commercial ties. While there are early examples of inter ...

: * Nanning, China. *

Fukuoka is the sixth-largest city in Japan, the second-largest port city after Yokohama, and the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city is built along the shores of Hakata Bay, and has been a center of international commerce since anc ...

, Japan.

References

External links

Ipoh Tourism Board Official Website

Ipoh City Guide Website
{{Authority control Populated places in Perak Populated places established in 1880

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Topography

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Limestone caves

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Cityscape

The Old Town

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Culture

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Film and television

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Notable people

Sister cities

See also

References

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