To the “adventure racing” fans, the foremost adventure racing event in Malaysia IRON BOUND CHALLENGE to appear once again hosting the 7th edition, this time it was more physical and mental challenge, this time the challenge will be hosted for…
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Launching Ceremony Of Kinta Nature Park Photo Exhibition
Yesterday was the official launch of the Majlis Perasmian Pamera Foto Burung-burung dan Bangunan-bangunan Warisan Negeri Perak. Held in Ipoh Parade the launching was done by Encik Ahmad Fathil Abdul Ghani, CEO Perak Tourism. Located 2KM from Batu Gajah, Kinta…
Enam Kluster Dikenalpasti Bagi Tujuan Promosi TMP 2012
Promosi bagi Tahun Melawat Perak (TMP) 2012 akan dipergiat mengikut enam kluster melibatkan 10 ikon yang telah ditetapkan di seluruh negeri, kata Exco Pelancongan Datuk Hamidah Osman. Katanya enam kluster tersebut merangkumi Ipoh (Gopeng, Batu Gajah, Kampar), Taiping (Matang, Kuala…
Pasir Salak Historical Complex
On the 2nd of November 1875, during the second Eid al-Fitr celebration, a somber event left an indelible mark on the history of Pasir Salak, as James Wheeler Woodford Birch, the inaugural British Resident of Perak (1874-1875), was tragically assassinated.…
New look for 126-year-old leaning tower
The Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan, the country’s very own Leaning Tower of Pisa, is getting a spanking new look in time for Visit Perak Year 2012. State Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Hamidah Osman said work was underway to restore…
Menara Condong Teluk Intan – Gamit Pelancong Dengan Wajah Baru 2012
Menara Condong Teluk Intan atau dikenali sebelumnya sebagai Menara Jam Tinggi yang dibina pada 1885 menyimpan seribu satu kenangan dan kini ianya semakin dipelihara sebagai sebuah produk perlancongan. Jabatan Pelancongan Malaysia memperuntukkan sebanyak RM600,000.00 yang dibahagikan kepada tiga projek penyelenggaraan…
New centre in Ipoh to showcase Orang Asli handicrafts
ORANG asli handicrafts are very difficult to come by as one has to travel deep into the dense jungles to their villages to get them. Now the community’s work of art has been brought to the heart of Ipoh city,…
Master Plan For Belum-Temenggor Would Be Ready By Year End
A report for sustainable development and global tourism potential of the oldest rainforest in the world at Belum and Temenggor would be ready soon. The report which is an effort undertaken by the Perak state government and Northern Corridor Implementation…
Kapal Korek Bersejarah Bakal Temui Pelancong Awal 2012
Kapal korek bijih timah pertama di negara ini yang terletak di Tanjung Tualang bakal dibuka secara rasmi untuk dilawati pelancong dan pengunjung selewat-lewatnya awal tahun hadapan, kata Exco Perlancongan, Datuk Hamidah Osman. Katanya, setakat ini kerja-kerja pembaikan telah berada di…
Efforts Of Ipoh Mayor Crucial In Bringing In Positive Changes And More Investment
The changing skyline of Ipoh as seen from the 10th floor of the Ipoh City Council (MBI) building in Greentown is proof of its rapid progress and booming growth which has been especially exceptional over the last few years. “Ipoh…