Born in the quaint town of Taiping, Perak, in 1888, Ng Boo Bee’s life began with modest means. He hailed from a family of limited financial resources, and his early years were marked by hardship and frugality. However, this adversity…
Category: Attractions
Saint Michael’s Institution, SMI
Located in the old town, Saint Michael’s Institution, aka Institusi Saint Michael or SMI, stands as a historical school building in Ipoh. Positioned on Jalan SP Seenivasagam, formerly known as Clayton Road, it shares its compound with two primary schools,…
Ipoh
The Kinta River divides the historic center of Ipoh into two parts: Old Town and New Town. The history of Ipoh begins with the Old Town during the tin rush. “During the era of the Malay Rajas, Ipoh was only…
Victoria Bridge
At the small village of Karai, about ten kilometers from Kuala Kangsar, is an old railway bridge called Victoria Bridge aka Enggor Bridge. It is the oldest railway bridge in Malaysia and one of the most impressive. Construction started in…
Sinhalese Bar
Ipoh Sinhalese Bar is the only Sinhalese bar in the country.It is a unique piece of history and located in Old Town, on the corner of Jalan Bijeh Timah and Jalan Pasar. As the name suggests, it was established by…
Perak
There have been many opinions as to how Perak got its name. Some people say it was named after Bendahara Tun Perak from Melaka while some others say that it was named after flashing silver coloured fish in the water.…
BookXcess Ipoh & Yasmin Ahmad Newseum
A former historical bank turned cozy bookstore was once the busiest bank in the 1980’s. The look and feel of the bank have been maintained to provide customers with a unique experience. At the basement floor, customers can be seen…
Spritzer EcoPark
With the idea of preserving the nation’s heritage for many generations to come in mind, Spritzer has brought this inception by merging fun, education, and heritage to life in the form of Spritzer EcoPark, officially open to the public on…
Fu Lin Kong Temple
If you are looking for interesting places in Pangkor Island, add in Fu Lin Kong Temple to your list. Located at the underskirt of Bukit Pangkor, near Kampung Sungai Pinang Besar, Fu Lin Kong Temple is a Taoist temple, a…
Masbro Hidden Village
Masbro Hidden Village is a perfect recreational location that offers a jungle atmosphere, providing tranquility to every visitor. The establishment aims to provide exposure and introduction to beginners of outdoor activities such as camping. At Masbro Hidden Village, you not…