The church of St.Michael was established in 1890. It is connected to the St.Michael’s school. The beautiful sculptures and amazing architecture of the building dating back more than 100 of years ago, makes it a well known heritage centers of Ipoh.…
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Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery
Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery was officially opened on 9 December 2003. This Gallery displays the history and the popular figureheads of DYMM Sultan Perak Darul Ridzuan. It also showcases memorabilia and personal items belonging to the present Sultan of Perak.…
First Galleria Taiping
The First Galleria Taiping is a private museum dedicated to showcase the many firsts throughout the history of Taiping. First Galleria 105 Jalan Stesen, Taman Jambu, 34000 Taiping, Perak, Malaysia
Enlightened Heart Buddhist Temple
The Enlightened Heart Tibetan Temple was started in 1976 on a small piece of land about 500 metres remote from the road. In 1979 the present Master moved in and expansion began. It is now a major complex on 12…
The Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge
The Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge is a surviving tin dredge that located close to the town of Batu Gajah, Perak. It is a colossal industrial relic from the days when Malaysia was the world’s largest tin producer. The tin-bearing…
Celebrating Ipoh’s tin-mining heritage
By Diana Yeoh – NST BYGONE ERA: An exhibition called ‘A Tin Mining Family’ is taking place at Falim House, Jalan Lahat, until Aug 11 IPOH: IPOH World Sdn Bhd is holding an exhibition called “A Tin Mining Family” …
Railway Station
Railway Station Built in 1917, 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…
Places To Visit In Perak
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…
Is Gua Tempurung really 1.5 billion years old?
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…
Australian Faunal Imagery 1960 – 2012 : An Individual Journey
Australian Faunal Imagery 1960 – 2012 : An Individual Journey by Dr. Warnock SYNOPSIS An individual journey through wildlife imagery bridging the transition from monochrome and colour using film to digital photography. The images shown will include Australian wildlife with…