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Cameron Highlands

hill Station

30km

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Penang

One of the Straits Settlements, with a rich history and fabulous food. About 12 hr away by coach, or 1 hr if you choose to fly. Also popular for its medical tourism.

114km

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George Town (Malaysia)

capital city of Penang, Malaysia

122km

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capital of Malaysia

176km

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Ipoh railway station

One of the three grand British-built stations on the former Malayan network. ETS trains connect this station, fondly dubbed "Taj Mahal of Ipoh", to KL's colonial beauty, Kuala Lumpur Railway Station (one stop before KL Sentral). Singapore's now disused Tanjong Pagar station is the third instalment of the trilogy. The fountains on Ipoh Station square are active between 8 p.m. and 12 p.m. The cenotaph on Ipoh Station quare commemorates the deaths of different wars.

481m

4.59722222101.07333333

Lost World of Tambun

9.9km

4.62580556101.15516667

Perak

Malaysian state

18km

4.75101

Taiping, Perak

town in Perak

46km

4.85100.73333333

Fraser's Hill

Hill station in Pahang, Malaysia

122km

3.714101.735

Kelantan

Malaysian state

126km

5.25102

Selangor

Malaysian state

148km

3.33333333101.5
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Ipoh

Malaysia
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Ipoh

Nestled within steep limestone hills on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia, Ipoh has the proud heritage of a former tin mining boom town. While the current state capital of Perak had bigger heydays during the early 20th century, it is now better known amongst Malaysians for its excellent restaurants, hawkers, and famous local dishes. Old residents are returning to their beloved hometown, eager to remake Ipoh into the "City of Millionaires" yet again. The country's third largest city, with 657,852 inhabitants as of 2010, is also a gateway to the Cameron Highlands and Pangkor Island.

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 Kinta River made it a natural centre of growth.

The early history Ipoh as a settlement was due to its mining industry although it was playing second fiddle to Gopeng, some 19 km / 12 miles to the south. Ipoh was once, one of the richest cities in Malaysia as well as South East Asia back in the days when tin was king. During the 1980s when tin prices collapsed, the economy of Ipoh was hit particularly hard. However, recently the city gain some momentum. By 2017, the city will open the first Movie Animation Theme Park (MAPS), which is the first ever in South East Asia. Tourism is booming in the city, and many shops in old town Ipoh is being transform into chic café. The city of Ipoh also host some big multi national corporations. Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK) Berhad, a palm oil company, which is also among the top 15 biggest companies in Malaysia (By revenue) has its headquarters in Ipoh. Batu Kawan Berhad (Which is the biggest shareholder of KLK), an investment company also has its headquarters in Malaysia. Hovid Berhad, a pharmaceutical company, which is also the first Malaysian companies to introduce generic drugs overseas also has its headquarters in Ipoh. Ipoh also is well known for its white coffee. Old Town Berhad, which is a food & beverage public listed company, specializing in white coffee has its headquarters in Ipoh. There are a few other public listed companies in Ipoh such as Perak Transit Berhad, Tasek Cement Berhad, DKLS Industries Berhad, Wellcall Holding Berhad, Rubberex Berhad, Perak Corp, etc. Ipoh also host some foreign multi national companies Malaysian headquarters. Some of the foreign MNC's in Ipoh is, Finisar, Voith, ITL Asia pacific, Sagami Manufacturers, etc.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

33°C23
Precipitation: 132 mm

Feb

34°C23
Precipitation: 150 mm

Mar

34°C24
Precipitation: 170 mm

Apr

34°C24
Precipitation: 260 mm

May

33°C24
Precipitation: 210 mm

Jun

33°C24
Precipitation: 150 mm

Jul

33°C23
Precipitation: 150 mm

Aug

33°C23
Precipitation: 160 mm

Sep

32°C23
Precipitation: 220 mm

Oct

32°C23
Precipitation: 300 mm

Nov

32°C23
Precipitation: 280 mm

Dec

32°C23
Precipitation: 250 mm