Ipoh - The Forgotten City [Archive] - Page 9

silverian86

October 15th, 2011, 07:43 PM

Ipoh Taipan Phenomenon
iProperty.com talks to Andaman’s Head of Sales & Marketing, Dato’ (Dr) Vincent Tiew
Posted Date: Sep 15, 2011
By: iProperty.com
read full article at: http://www.iproperty.com.my/news/4156/Ipoh-Taipan-Phenomenon

TAIPAN @ IPOH CYBERCENTRE
Consisting of three and four storey shop/offices, totaling 102 units, TAIPAN @ Ipoh Cybercentre is right smack in between Mydin Hypermarket and Casuarina Hotel and Convention Centre. These units were unveiled to the public at previously unheard of prices, starting from RM688,000 for a three-storey unit, and now resale price is at RM1.2 million.
“When we first told people, including bankers and valuers that we were going with such prices, we were either laughed at or soundly told off…people here cannot accept/afford such prices…this is not KL”, laughed Dato’ (Dr) Tiew. “But we remained confident of two things, i.e. we had a superior product to sell (with state-of-the-art architecture and neat and well-thought out built-up areas) plus we had a superior location, right in between Mydin and Casuarina…the meat between the bread, making a super sandwich”.

The rest as they say is history. TAIPAN @ Ipoh Cybercentre went on to attract businessmen and investors, both within Ipoh/Perak, as well as places as “far” as KL, Penang and Johor Bahru. All 102 units were taken up in two months… surely a record in Ipoh.
Construction is progressing at super-speed right now and Andaman Group is expecting to hand over the shops in 2012 (a mere 15-month delivery period), around the same time as Mydin. “Should the purchasers sell at this stage, they will already enjoy capital appreciation of at least 30% to 50%, but nobody is willing to sell right now”, Dato’ (Dr) Tiew said.

TAIPAN FESTIVAL MALL @ IPOH
With such a hit on their hands, surely a “sequel” had to come…it duly arrived in the form of TAIPAN Festival Mall @ Ipoh, located right opposite TAIPAN @ Ipoh Cybercentre and aptly described as “the most contemporary lifestyle shop in Ipoh”. Bringing the concept of The Curve in KL to Ipoh, Festival Mall consists of 80 exclusive double-storey shop/offices, complete with 30ft landscaped walkways with water features and fully-canopied shops, making it an ideal place for shopping, as well as to hang out at the various F&B outlets.
The prices of these units are about RM888,000 for intermediate prime double-storey shoplots (another unchartered milestone achieved). All 80 units were snapped up within one month of its soft launch.
This place, according to Dato’ (Dr) Tiew, will define Taipan in Bandar Meru Raya. Spearheading the Festival Mall will be two big stand-alone lots of 30,000 sq ft each. Adjoining TAIPAN Festival Mall and now making its debut is:-

TAIPAN 3 @ IPOH CYBERCENTRE
Combining the best of both TAIPAN 1 and TAIPAN 2 (Festival Mall), TAIPAN 3 is a combo of the classic tried and tested traditional shop/offices and the more contemporary shops with land (for al-fresco concept), all double-storey, as preferred by the local buyers.
Consisting of only 67 units of 22ft x 65ft shop/offices, most of these shops are sold with extra land (from 10ft to 23ft), suitable for al-fresco concept. “The land is part of the title purchased by buyer. Buyers can even lease these pieces of land to operators, or even use it as part of their business,” Dato’ (Dr) Tiew said.
Dato’ (Dr) Tiew went on to unveil:

TAIPAN CITY
The most ambitious instalment of the Taipan project, TAIPAN CITY consists of 3-storey semi-D and bungalow shops, priced at around the RM1million mark and are very niche – ideal for outlets like wedding gown/photography shops, fine dining outlets, automobile centres, fashion outlets, fast-food outlets etc. These are stand-alone buildings just like the ones you see at Juru Autocity, Seberang Perai in Penang. This will be a new landmark in Perak state.
A total of 26 units of semi-detached shop/office, with built- up of 40ft x 70ft and 15 units of bungalow shop/office, with built-up of 55ft x 70ft, are on offer. These shops sit on land areas of between 2,800 sq ft to 7,000 sq ft, with ample carparks and exclusive gated control if desired.

silverian86

October 15th, 2011, 07:53 PM

Taipan Festival Mall

http://pictures2.iproperty.com.my/imglib/developers/housepicture/640/HP0fc43e50f63f4cc884cd4c5d254ecbbe.jpg

http://pictures.iproperty.com.my/imglib/developers/showunit/640/0352ec0db70f4ed5a71b6230fbdebe34.jpg
http://www.iproperty.com.my/developments/developmentprint.aspx?pid=2053

shltan

October 16th, 2011, 04:07 AM

Centrilium

October 16th, 2011, 11:39 AM

What interesting in this article is the way it mention on the pricing?
I just wonder how the company come up with this price as Meru future is actually unknown...whether it will flourish is too early to say even it is near PLUS etc etc....It just kinda imply the developer TEMBAK a price to get buyer pay more. When I drive pass, what I see is a shop lot area.... what special can be for a shop lot to fetch this price. Maybe its like what he claim...next to Mydin and a hotel plus the name TAIPAN? (based on USJ Taipan fame? but Taipan 2 flop)

Dato’ (Dr) Vincent Tiew :nuts:

Jelapang is one of the furthest suburb from Ipoh City.

RM888k per shoplot?

This guy must be joking when even places such as Medan Ipoh, Jln. Pasir Putih, Pengkalan and Bercham could not command such a high price?

What are the selling points?

Taipan is near to Manjoi one of the the biggest Malay settlement village in Malaysia. It's also next to Ipoh's upcoming bus station and the many strategic relocation of the state's Government offices.

You can expect a huge crowd there but what kind of crowds?

Many Ipoh residents already express their concern of a bus station that is too far away from the city if they wanted to fetch an intercity buses.

Centrilium

October 16th, 2011, 11:41 AM

I just got back to Ipoh.

Seems like they have started painting works with the new Jusco now at the right end of the mall from front with green and yellow zebra stripes..

hkeng

October 16th, 2011, 03:51 PM

I just got back to Ipoh.

Seems like they have started painting works with the new Jusco now at the right end of the mall from front with green and yellow zebra stripes..

^^upload picture=)

Effendi

October 17th, 2011, 03:54 AM

Dato’ (Dr) Vincent Tiew :nuts:

Jelapang is one of the furthest suburb from Ipoh City.

RM888k per shoplot?

This guy must be joking when even places such as Medan Ipoh, Jln. Pasir Putih, Pengkalan and Bercham could not command such a high price?

What are the selling points?

Taipan is near to Manjoi one of the the biggest Malay settlement village in Malaysia. It's also next to Ipoh's upcoming bus station and the many strategic relocation of the state's Government offices.

You can expect a huge crowd there but what kind of crowds?

Many Ipoh residents already express their concern of a bus station that is too far away from the city if they wanted to fetch an intercity buses.

I'm sceptical about the development around meru area, including mydin whatsoever. What more with the Taipan thing. It's been 10 years since the shrubs in that area being clear to make way for development, but what happen now? At least there will be bus terminal and Mydin, but to attract high-end tenant for the some RM1mil property, that will be a daunting task.

I have a feeling that the Meru area will become under-utilised. Anyway, that's just my concern. However, I do hope this area can become as "prosperous" as Bercham, Ipoh Garden and others.

Centrilium

October 17th, 2011, 10:50 AM

^^upload picture=)

The Aeon Station 18 will have a total built-up area of 1.2million sq. ft. compared to Aeon Bukit Tinggi's built-up area of 1million sq. feet.

Dated: Nov 2007
This shopping complex(AEON Bukit Tinggi) will be the third largest after two others in Japan. It occupies a total gross area of 2.1 million sq ft and will have a built-up area of 1 million sq ft, said WCT Land Bhd chairman Datuk Chua Soon Poh.

Fact Sources:

http://goo.gl/bWylo

http://goo.gl/QRqT2

The 2.1million gross area of Bukit Tinggi includes open land car parks with its large land size. Ipoh's Aeon Station 18 has limited land size and therefore it needs to make use of more building space and surrounding lands own by Keris for parking lots.

As for your picture requests, here they are:

http://i54.tinypic.com/11h3sdw.jpg

http://i51.tinypic.com/j8ns5u.jpg

Side View On Painted Section.
http://i56.tinypic.com/8wchut.jpg

Aeon Bukit Tinggi, Klang
http://i51.tinypic.com/wgqpts.jpg

adiyon84

October 19th, 2011, 03:55 PM

^^^^ wah, quite fast progress. already paint the wall.. :eek2:

adiyon84

October 19th, 2011, 04:08 PM

Property Boom in Kinta District?
http://ipohecho.com.my/v2/2011/10/16/property-boom-in-kinta-district/

By Jerry Francis

Indications of a property development boom in the Kinta District are everywhere. Large advertising billboards and banners displaying new property development projects are seen strategically located, particularly around Ipoh. Meanwhile, at the project sites, construction works are in progress as developers rush to meet their deadlines. Among the projects are a number of new townships, such as Bandar Baru Sri Klebang, Bandar Sri Botani, Sunway City and Bandar Meru Raya. Other major projects like The Haven, The Thompson Flora Tropika Residences, and Meru Desa Park vie for attention. Commercial projects too like MH Tower and Riverside….are all gearing up for completion.

http://ipohecho.com.my/v2/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cover-pic-1.jpg
Construction work in progress in Bandar Baru Meru Raya – mini Putrajaya of Ipoh

Property Buyers on the Increase

Contrary to the signs, there is no boom yet ‘but there are definite and encouraging signs that the property market is stirring. It started about a year ago,” commented Mr. Peter Chan, CEO of Superboom Projects Sdn. Bhd.

On whether the encouraging situation in property development can go on for a decade, he said, “it would depend on how the nation and Perak is doing. From present indications, two to three years is most likely because the trend has started and sentiment has reversed from negative to positive.”

No Property Bubble Noticed

His view has been further supported by the Perak Real Estates and Housing Developers Association (REDHA). Its chairman Dato’ Francis Lee stated there is no property boom or bubble existing in the Kinta District.

“In most circumstances a property bubble is evidenced by the existence of an increasing percentage of buyers who purchase properties with speculative intent only with the hope of yielding some short term financial gains.

“This abnormal increase in demand has the effect of escalating the price of properties, often pushing prices of properties beyond the affordability gap of genuine purchasers,” he said.

“In tandem with this increasing pricing, developers respond by increasing delivery well above the true effective demand which will ultimately cause the bubble to burst. However this is not the case in the Kinta district or anywhere in Perak.”

In the case of residential properties in the Kinta district, Lee said almost all the purchasers are effective home buyers or long term asset class investment buyers. It should be noted that all housing developers in Perak are only making normal profits out of the housing industry and any exception is due to a capital appreciation of the developmental property.

Lee added that the price increase of some 15% over last year is due to increasing costs of delivery, including land procurement, building cost and cost of bureaucratic compliance.

Housing Deliveries Fall Short

“In fact housing deliveries in Perak for the last few years have fallen short of the Ninth Malaysia Plan 2006-2010 target of 58,200 units for the planned period. This is equivalent to 11,640 units per annum for the corresponding period,” he explained.

This is not in keeping with the population growth of Kinta district which has increased from 549,198 in 1991 to 735,601 in 2010 and Perak which has increased from 1,877,471 to 2,258,428 in 2010.

Urbanisation

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Sunway City

With this increasing urbanisation of the Kinta district within Perak and the fact that the urbanisation tempo will gain further momentum in the longer term, there will be a corresponding increase in demand for residential housing.

According to the report, the number of residential units in existing stock in Kinta is 183,118. Single storey terrace houses and 2 and 3 storey terrace houses account for

102,631. Detached houses total 24,198, single-storey semi detached 4,990, low-cost h

ouses 36,379 and low-cost flats 5,560. The balance is made up of town houses, clusters, flats, service apartments and condominiums.

Single storey terrace and double storey terrace houses represent a 56.0% of total residential housing stock in the Kinta district as of last year. Consistent with the Perak State Government policy for a mandatory delivery of a percentage of total housing deliveries by way of low cost housing, there is a 23% housing stock of low cost houses/flats in the Kinta district.

Future Delivery

The total numbers for future delivery of residential houses in Kinta as of last year was 13,974 “incoming supply” (physical construction works in progress), 1,796 “starts” (foundation and footing works in progress), and 18,968 “planned supply” (units with building plans approved).

All types of houses are in demand as they cater to different markets. However, quality housing is preferred as more people demand better quality.

Buyers are both locals and from outside of Perak with an increase in foreigners as well. Their purposes are for own stay, vacation stay, retirement stay and/or investment.

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Site for Meru Raya town centre

Criteria for Buyers

As secured location is the most important in the minds of prospective buyers, developers are wooing them with gated and guarded enclaves and with CCTV cameras on every street. Some developers are even providing individual alarm systems and auto-gates to every unit. Other criteria such as pricing, location (how close to public amenities such as schools), value for money (quality finishings compared to other similarly valued units), architectural designs (with minimal “white zones” to enable all parts of building to be used), and the reputation of the developers all play a role in developers’ strategy to woo buyers.

“Some prospective buyers are very fussy. They would look at the Feng Shui aspects,” remarked a leading developer. “They are interested whether the location and the architectural design of the building are favourable according to Feng Shui.

He said most developers are aware of such demands from the buyers and are doing everything possible to win them over.

“A right property investment is the best hedge against inflation,” said another developer. The property market this year and next year could still see 10%-15% growth, driven by scarcity of land and higher input costs.

adiyon84

October 19th, 2011, 04:13 PM

CONNECTING BERCHAM
http://ipohecho.com.my/v2/2011/10/18/connecting-bercham/

By: JAG

If all the plans laid out by MBI and JKR move according to schedule, residents of Bercham will be able to enjoy a new access and exit road by the end of this year.

Although both the entrance and exit roads are in the southerly directions “ it will still help to reduce traffic congestion by 30% during the peak periods which are 7-9am and 5.30-8pm” said City Councillor for Bercham, Lai Kong Phooi. Together with Lai at the site visit was Bercham Rukun Tetangga Chairman Tan Swee Kong and En Shrizal, an Executive with GB Kuary, the works contractor.

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At the exit from Bercham. 3rd from left is Clr Lai and RT Chairman Tan.

Lai made the statement recently when visiting the site where work had started on the exit road which would link it to the North South highway.
The future exit road to the highway starts from the traffic light on Jalan Bercham leading to Lintasan Perajurit17 / Light Industrial Estate. A roundabout will be constructed at the junction leading to the industrial estate and Lebuh Bercham Selatan while the connecting link road to the highway will run parallel behind the industrial estate.

The roundabout will be able to accommodate trailers while the 900 meter link toad leading to the highway will have two lanes, a traffic lane and an emergency lane and allow for acceleration before entering the highway.

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The entrance into Bercham from the highway

Meantime work on the entrance link road into Bercham appears to have stopped presumably after the foundation had been put in. The slip road which enters Bercham through Taman Ipoh Bistari II is being developed by a leading hypermarket and will be handed over to JKR when completed.

When contacted the spokesman from the hypermarket’s Corporate Communications section was unable to confirm the percentage of work done thus far nor the date when the supermarket would open its doors.

A fact that should be noted about these activities is the cooperation from the private sectors to help fund the development. The entrance section has been fully funded by the hypermarket. At the exit section the roundabout is being funded by the developer of the adjoining project with the connecting exit link road being funded by JKR. According to Councilor Lai the total cost for the exit section is RM1 million.

When Ipoh Echo first came out with a report in February this year it was just about the entrance to Bercham. Seven months later we are able to report an exit to the highway from Bercham.

Hence praise must be given to the relevant authorities for making an effort to alleviate the traffic congestion faced by Bercham residents daily. Truly a Malaysia Incorporated concept at work and something Bercham residents can look forward to in the coming year.

Effendi

October 20th, 2011, 01:39 AM

chaplink

October 20th, 2011, 04:13 AM

saw these pics from the developer's website

http://www.variqa.com/developments/i-avenue

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltcdkuczs01r37jxqo1_500.png

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltcdkuczs01r37jxqo2_500.png

more on the website.

i think they're doing some promo when i went to JJ last week. not sure when will they start the project though

....variqa??

hkeng

October 20th, 2011, 06:09 AM

Centrilium

October 20th, 2011, 09:40 AM

I haven't been to Ipoh for quite sometime, except from last week's passting thru the North-South Expressway. I can't see clearly the Mydin Mall, as well as the Bus terminal, therefore I can't see how big the development in the Meru raya area is.

But I do have a question; they said that Meru raya will become Perak's own version of Putrajaya. So what will happen to
1. Bangunan Darul Ridzuan
2. Old State Secretariat Building
3. Federal buildings along Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab
4. The new Federal Building in Greentown.

This has been in Ipoh public thoughts for the time.

Most of it will be left abandoned with wasted public funds. Take for example the relocation of the immigration and registration depts. from the Federal building in Greentown to the new Meru Raya suburb. They can't have overlap functions because this will result in operational costs wastage.

There seems to be a dysfunctional connection between the Perak Govt. and the Ipoh City Council planning. MBI(Ipoh City Council) wants the Greentown district to be the administrative centre while the Perak Development Board wants Meru Valley for its HQ.

If you ask me, it seems like there's a political motive behind the Meru Valley development for some clear reasons.The strong need to enrich the economic activities and improve the living standards around the Jelapang area.

Centrilium

October 20th, 2011, 10:08 AM

saw these pics from the developer's website

http://www.variqa.com/developments/i-avenue

more on the website.

i think they're doing some promo when i went to JJ last week. not sure when will they start the project though

....variqa??

Hopefully it doesn't turn out into another Festival Walk which is essentially just another row of shophouses with some sugar added. :lol:

Instead of building shophouses which require minimal maintenance and eventually turn into backyard shoplots after a certain period of time, they should look into building malls/complexes that are managed by world class retail management companies such as Westfield, Lotte, Urban Retail Properties Co., Centro Properties

shltan

October 24th, 2011, 07:22 AM

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/317256_10150343874003962_30490763961_8191052_864158381_n.jpg

^^:banana:Overtime in progress (located opposite the old bomba building on brewster road)
Brewster road is now known as Jln Sultan Idris Shah:lol:

wow....didn;t realize the building have those colonial time columns....it was covered by those fugly sign the previous tenant put up.

silverian86

October 24th, 2011, 05:24 PM

Padang Polo (Sultan Azlan Shah recreation park)

- self taken photos

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/7378/dsc04699v.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs014.snc6/166428_189421001086195_100000548907343_633907_980946_n.jpg

silverian86

October 24th, 2011, 08:19 PM

Kinta riverfront hotel

-taken few weeks ago
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7522/img4828s.jpg

-taken yesterday
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/8048/img4946v.jpg

semsemyee

October 24th, 2011, 10:51 PM

SO FUNNY, PUTTING A BIG SCREEN INFRONT...

semsemyee

October 24th, 2011, 10:53 PM

wow....didn;t realize the building have those colonial time columns....it was covered by those fugly sign the previous tenant put up.

YA, PERVIOUS TENANT IS FUGLY!! ALOT HERITAGES BEING RUINED BY THESE PPL

adiyon84

October 25th, 2011, 03:13 AM

Kinta riverfront hotel

-taken few weeks ago
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7522/img4828s.jpg

Wow.. got Big Screen pulak in front of the river . Hahaha... :lol:

adiyon84

October 25th, 2011, 01:50 PM

Jusco Station 18 in wall painting progress..
taken from the Ipoh's fb

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/293607_10150340174358962_30490763961_8172310_989526485_n.jpg

Almost finish MH Hotel, Bandar Baru Medan..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/314340_10150339086398962_30490763961_8164127_1135039200_n.jpg

Akan Dibuka McDonalds' Signboard at Wing Onn Garden

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/300819_10150285432233962_30490763961_7849777_1507463_n.jpg

hkeng

October 25th, 2011, 04:11 PM

Akan Dibuka McDonalds' Signboard at Wing Onn Garden

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Where is that?? Will open new Mcdonald??^^

agate8

October 25th, 2011, 04:25 PM

^^I think at Jalan Kuala Kangsar. Right?

silverian86

October 25th, 2011, 08:53 PM

Wow.. got Big Screen pulak in front of the river . Hahaha... :lol:

At least the screen make this building look better and different....than why not...haha

adiyon84

October 26th, 2011, 05:25 AM

At least the screen make this building look better and different....than why not...haha

Yalah.. better then nothing, right? but it looks odd to me.. :lol:

adiyon84

October 26th, 2011, 05:42 AM

New skyline in town..
by chun kee

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%207/IMG_13232B25281110022529.jpg

mashi74

October 26th, 2011, 01:48 PM

Yalah.. better then nothing, right? but it looks odd to me.. :lol:

But i dun like they put the air-con units right next to the screen. So spoiling.... :ohno:

mashi74

October 26th, 2011, 01:53 PM

^^I think at Jalan Kuala Kangsar. Right?

Opposite to the entrance of Gunung Lang Recreation Park. Construction work very aggressive. The 1-storey building is now completed its basic structure & plastering work is ongoing. I think can ready & open by end December or January.

rs25

October 26th, 2011, 04:47 PM

Kinta riverfront hotel

-taken few weeks ago
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7522/img4828s.jpg

-taken yesterday
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/8048/img4946v.jpg

Comparing the two images, it looks like there was no progress at all for the outer part of the buildings. Not sure whether this will be the final outlook of the building. If you have a glimpse of the brochures of this project, the outlook in the brochures looks way better than what it is now.

But i dun like they put the air-con units right next to the screen. So spoiling.... :ohno:
I think the air cond is for cooling the big screen, just like those found on the big screens near Jusco Kinta City.

shltan

October 27th, 2011, 08:02 AM

^^I think at Jalan Kuala Kangsar. Right?

at the traffic light junction entering gunung lang

shltan

October 27th, 2011, 08:04 AM

But i dun like they put the air-con units right next to the screen. So spoiling.... :ohno:

my theory why you have the screen....

the owner always hope to have a out door big screen...

he tried to put up a drive in cinema at pasar bina but the villagers next to pasar bina complain (understandable since pasar bina is too close to the village...who can stand that)

so I guess now he got his chance to put up one since I doubt anyone will complain there.

Hisyam

October 28th, 2011, 05:18 PM

Another government building in Meru Raya

The RM20mil building in Meru Raya ready in two years
By SYLVIA LOOI
sylvia@thestar.com.my

THE Perak Fire and Rescue Department is getting a RM20mil new building in Meru Raya, Ipoh.

Its director Yahaya Madis said the department would be moving to a 2ha site off Jelapang in two years’ time.

“Earthwork has begun while construction is scheduled to start soon.

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/41/bombae.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/593/bombae.jpg/)

Work in progress: The site for the new Perak fire department headquarters.

“Besides our new headquarters, work is also underway for a new fire station to be built next to it,” Yahaya told MetroPerak, disclosing that work on the new fire station costing RM11mil was already 25% completed.

According to Yahaya, the old headquarters near the Stadium Perak will be turned into a zone station to coordinate the operations of the various fire stations in the area.

“It will be our fourth zone station after Manjung, Taiping and Tapah,” he said.

He added that the public could expect speedier service from the department with the zoning system.

Yahaya explained that under the new system, matters pertaining to administration, personnel and budgeting would be handled at the zone level by the respective zone chiefs.

“For example, plans for new buildings will now be submitted at the respective zone stations as compared to previously when they were submitted to the headquarters.

“However, plans for buildings with dry and wet riser systems, sprinkler systems or fire alarm systems will still need to be submitted to the
headquarters,” he added.

adiyon84

October 31st, 2011, 07:46 AM

Haagen Dasz coming to town.. at De Garden Mall.. :cheers:

taken from Ipoh's fb..
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/316190_261695160532308_187194284649063_649665_1207671073_n.jpg

adiyon84

October 31st, 2011, 07:58 AM

North of Ipoh..
by Ramzy Ramly

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6098/6242675582_3d925383ea_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6234/6242677726_4acf5d2ea0_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6228/6242696370_76972833d1_b.jpg

adiyon84

October 31st, 2011, 08:33 AM

A walking street in old town

Tuesday October 4, 2011

Old town goes Songkhla

By MANJIT KAUR
manjit@thestar.com.my

AFTER a musical fountain and art gallery, the Ipoh City Council has now come up with plans for a Walking Street akin to that in Songkhla, Thailand.

Datuk Bandar Datuk Roshidi Hashim, who had recently returned from a working visit to the popular Thai tourist destination, said he was impressed with the Walking Street there, which stretched for about 2km and sold mainly food.

The Walking Street, he said, is open only on weekends and operated from evening to midnight.

“What is most unique about the place is that the traders have turned their old vehicles into mobile restaurants to attract the attention of the people.
“I saw one trader using an old Volkswagen van, which he had converted into a makeshift restaurant, while another used an old lorry.

“The food is prepared instantly and there were just so many varieties of Thai and other foods served,” he told reporters after chairing the council’s full board meeting recently.

http://thestar.com.my/archives/2011/10/4/metroperak/prk_pg03walking.jpg
Taking a stroll: A file picture of a row of shops along a “Walking Street” in Thailand featuring everything from bars, cafes, bakeries and souvenir shops.

Ipoh folk will be able to experience the attraction once plans to set up the walk in the old town area is confirmed.

The council, Roshidi said, would send two of its officers to Songkhla to conduct further studies on the possibility of adapting the concept here.
“We are thinking of creating the Walking Street in our Ipoh old town area.

“If it materialises, then our local traders will be selling even more varieties of food since we have Malay, Chinese and Indian delicacies,” he added.
Roshidi noted that Ipoh old town was an ideal location for a Walking Street as it could help liven up the area at night.

“Its long stretch of road is among the best places to set up the Walking Street.

“It will also be good if festive delicacies, which are usually found around Ipoh old town, are sold at the Walking Street as well,” he added.

Noting that Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen had suggested to him to have a Fabulous Food Festival in Ipoh, Roshidi said:

“If the concept materialises, then the Walking Street can be a part of that festival.”

adiyon84

October 31st, 2011, 08:36 AM

RM3.8mil to be spent on upgrading selected sites in Ipoh Old Town

Wednesday October 12, 2011
By FOONG THIM LENG

metroperak@thestar.com.my

SELECTED sites in Ipoh Old Town is set to get a face-lift ahead of the Visit Perak Year 2012.
The Tourism Ministry has allocated RM3.8mil for the exercise.

http://thestar.com.my/archives/2011/10/12/metroperak/mp_02medankidd.jpg
Central site: An overall view of Medan Kidd from the roundabout intersection of Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab, Jalan Silibin and Jalan Lahat in Ipoh.

State Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Hamidah Osman said the former Medan Kidd bus terminal would be renamed Ipoh Tourism Hub.
The hub would have upgraded stalls selling food and handicraft, an amphitheatre and new toilets, she told reporters during a visit to the Perak Tourist Information Centre in Ipoh. .

Perak has targeted three million tourist arrivals next year.

Hamidah said the roads along the Ipoh Heritage Trail would be improved and more signboards and information boards on historical monuments would be put up.

She said the square in front of the Ipoh Railway Station would have more lights.

http://thestar.com.my/archives/2011/10/12/metroperak/mp_02hamidah.jpg
Getting info: Hamidah discussing tourist destinations with Ipoh city Council assistant secretary (technical) Azizuddin Alias (second left) and Perak Tourism CEO Ahmad Fathil Abdul Ghani (right).

The fountain there has also been chosen among two others in the city to be converted into a musical fountain with lights and sounds.
The other two are the fountains beside the Mentri Besar’s official residence and at Dataran Ipoh.

http://thestar.com.my/archives/2011/10/12/metroperak/mp_02PetSoobuilding.jpg
Ancient: The Han Chin Pet Soo building along Jalan Bijeh Timah is one of the heritage buildings in Ipoh. It houses valuable antique furniture and mahjong tables.

“The Ipoh Tree will also come with information on its origin, including how it got its name,” she said, adding that the railway station would also have a tourist information centre offering city tours and guides.

Hamidah advised local councils to keep public toilets clean and put up signboards to welcome tourists.

adiyon84

October 31st, 2011, 08:37 AM

Traders fear turning Ipoh Old Town into a Walking Street will affect business

Tuesday October 11, 2011

By AMANDA YEAP
metroperak@thestar.com.my

MANY traders in the Ipoh Old Town are against the city council’s plan to convert the area into a Walking Street akin to that in Songkhla, Thailand.

Fear of their business suffering due to the project is one of the major reasons for their objection to the idea.

Nam Chau Coffee Shop owner Wong Sau Peng, 52, said there would be no point having a coffee shop as there would not be any customers.

http://thestar.com.my/archives/2011/10/11/metroperak/mp_02littleIndia.jpg
Long stretch: Part of Ipoh’s Little India which the city council wants to convert into a Walking Street.

“The visitors will probably just come in to buy their food and eat as they walk,” she said.

S. Deep Singh, 25, who owns a saree shop in Little India, said if the council insisted on carrying out the plan, ample parking lots must be made available nearby.

“My customers might be put off if they have to park their cars far away from the shops,” said Deepsingh.

He expressed his fears that people would not have the luxury of briefly parking their vehicles in front of a shop to run their errands.

Zun Seng Fatt Café manager Cheah Siew Foong, 60, said the success of the plan would depend on the council’s publicity strategy.

“Ipoh cannot be compared with other tourist spots such as Thailand or even Kuala Lumpur where the crowd is bigger,” said Cheah.

Ipoh Sun Seng Fatt Curry House owner Yeap See Hoong, 37, said the idea of having a Walking Street was only suitable during the night.

“The surrounding areas of Old Town is a commercial hub where there are banks and law firms.

“If the Walking Street materialises, I think it is best to do it only at night because there will be less traffic,” he added.

Datuk Bandar Datuk Roshidi Hashim had said recently that he was impressed with the Walking Street in Songkhla, which stretched for about 2km and sold mainly food.

The Walking Street in Songkla is open only on weekends and operated from evening to midnight.

sathis_divine

October 31st, 2011, 05:32 PM

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=%2F2011%2F10%2F31%2Fmetroperak%2F9798488&sec=metroperak

adiyon84

November 1st, 2011, 05:18 AM

Greentown area..
by keikei22

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%207/55397308.jpg

abunizar

November 3rd, 2011, 01:59 PM

Takde sape yg update AEON STATION 18??? MERU RAYA??? huhuhu... suke bila dengar, MERU RAYA akan jadi MINI putrajaya~~~ hahahaha..awesome!!!

hanani

November 4th, 2011, 04:01 AM

selamat hari raye

silverian86

November 5th, 2011, 04:28 AM

From tune hotel thread

4 November 2011 06: 31

Tune hotel opened in Ipoh in March

(IPOH, 4 Nov Bernama) – based Budget Tune Hotel, which should begin its operations here in March of next year, will help other spices up to the development of this city, said Datuk Bandar of Ipoh, Datuk Roshidi Hashim.

He said that ipoh will be another landmark development, once the first Tune here hotel opens its doors to the people.

“This is what we are trying to achieve and promote constantly to the Ipoh City Council (MBI) where every development is a catalyst for progress in the surrounding areas.”

“With the creation of such a point as the Tune hotel, certainly there will be other companies cropping such as coffee in proximity and restaurants and other spillover effects,” he said at the signing of an agreement today here between Tune Hotel and Liew Yin Yin group.

Hotel Tune was represented by its Executive Director group, Mark Lankester, while the Dr. Don Liew Mun Hon represented the Group of Liew Yin Yin.

Roshidi said Tune Hotel Ipoh location on the popular morning spot here over the weekend, namely Memory Lane and his concept of “walking Street” was linked to brighten up the city and provide more value for tourists.

Intended to stimulate tourism in the city, Tune Hotel Ipoh is located on a site owned by MBI in Jalan Veerasamy here and will a total of 121 rooms, once it is completed.

Lankester said in addition to Ipoh, considering the open Tune hotels in other parts of Perak.

-BERNAMA

silverian86

November 5th, 2011, 04:31 AM

seems like the propose the host hotel is the one that will turn to tune hotel...isn't it?

silverian86

November 5th, 2011, 05:05 AM

MH hotel

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3747/img5534b.jpg

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/6679/img5531g.jpg

nazrey

November 5th, 2011, 09:25 AM

street of ipoh town
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5023100893_d9cb8ea1ec_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/victorloo/5023100893/)
DSC_6726 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/victorloo/5023100893/) by tangoloo (http://www.flickr.com/people/victorloo/), on Flickr

mashi74

November 5th, 2011, 10:11 AM

seems like the propose the host hotel is the one that will turn to tune hotel...isn't it?

Yes u are right. A big banner is already put up on the building: "Tune Hotel, opening soon"

adiyon84

November 5th, 2011, 10:39 AM

seems like the propose the host hotel is the one that will turn to tune hotel...isn't it?

Yes u are right. A big banner is already put up on the building: "Tune Hotel, opening soon"

from Ipoh's fb page..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/392912_10150363442558962_30490763961_8306698_1440616309_n.jpg

hkeng

November 5th, 2011, 06:39 PM

from Ipoh's fb page..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/392912_10150363442558962_30490763961_8306698_1440616309_n.jpg

The maximum floor level is until 9?? The host hotel has become to tune hotel?? why so sudden??

semsemyee

November 6th, 2011, 09:30 PM

THE BUS RUINED EVERYTHING!

nazrey

November 8th, 2011, 05:45 AM

Tune Hotels to open 11th branch in March
2011/11/07
http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/08tune/Article/#ixzz1d5O4DXQ3

http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/08tune/pixgal2

IPOH: The city will have another landmark when Tune Hotels opens its latest branch here in March next year.
Tune Hotels recently signed an agreement with developer Liew Yin Yin Group to establish Tune Hotel Ipoh which will be part of The Host commercial development, on a site belonging to the Ipoh City Council.

Located within the city centre, Tune Hotel Ipoh is already 60 per cent completed and on track for its March opening.

In the signing ceremony at the Ipoh City Council here, Tune Hotels group chief executive officer Mark Lankester represented the hotel chain, while Liew Yin Yin Group was represented by its director Dr Don Liew Mun Hon. It was witnessed by Ipoh mayor Datuk Roshidi Hassan.

Roshidi said: "This is a momentous occasion for Perak as we welcome Tune Hotels to the state. It will benefit the tourism industry in Ipoh and Perak, as a whole.

"The opening of Tune Hotel Ipoh is timely as we celebrate the Visit Perak Year next year. I hope the hotel will not only boost the growth of tourism in the state but also help promote other industries and businesses such as food and restaurant, travel and tours, handicraft, and transport, among others.

"The opening of Tune Hotel Ipoh will give tourists and visitors world-class accommodation at affordable rates."

The hotel will have 121 rooms, including 84 double, 36 twin and one wheelchair-friendly room.

As an added convenience, especially for families with under-aged children, there will be interconnecting rooms, a new feature for Tune Hotels.

The hotel will also have retail outlets such as an AirAsia Travel & Service Centre.

It will be the eighth new Tune Hotels from December this year up till the first quarter of next year.

They include Hat Yai, Thailand (December 2012), Liverpool Street, London (January 2012), Angeles City, the Philippines (February 2012), Pattaya, Thailand (February 2012), Cebu Island, the Philippines (February 2012), Ermita, Manila, the Philippines (March 2012), Pasar Baru, Jakarta (March 2012) and Ipoh (March 2012).

Tune Hotels currently operates 10 hotels in Malaysia, two in Bali, Indonesia and one in London, England. The local hotels are in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, KLIA-LCCT Airport, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Johor Baru, Kota Damansara, Bintulu, Kota Baru and Kulim. In Bali, they are located at Kuta and Legian, while in London, it is at Westminster.

Lankester said: "We are proud and honoured to be in Ipoh.

"We look forward to actively participating in the local travel and tourism scene.

"We have always said that within Malaysia, we want to provide complete coverage for tourists and business travellers, and the establishment of Tune Hotel Ipoh is a further step in that direction. We look forward to serving the needs of tourists and business travelers here and in Perak as whole. We are pleased to work with the Ipoh City Council and Liew Yin Yin Group on this project."

Liew said: "We are delighted to undertake this project for Tune Hotels. A Tune Hotel here has been much awaited by the residents and visitors."

Lankester said about 30 new Tune Hotels will be opening within the next 15 months.

"I would like to encourage guests to stay connected with Tune Hotels on our Facebook page for the latest openings and promotions. More Tune Hotels are scheduled to be opened in Britain, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, India and Australia."

shltan

November 9th, 2011, 10:15 AM

now makes me wonder...as most Tune Hotel location will have AirAsia access or near to one of the airport with AirAsia located..... so? :) interesting.
even if it is kulim...its not far from Penang while Kota Damansara is just due to its at KL.

kinta express

November 9th, 2011, 02:28 PM

I believe that Air Asia will be back to Ipoh Airport soon, after the runway extension complete, third quarter of 2012. Just wait and see.

now makes me wonder...as most Tune Hotel location will have AirAsia access or near to one of the airport with AirAsia located..... so? :) interesting.
even if it is kulim...its not far from Penang while Kota Damansara is just due to its at KL.

adiyon84

November 11th, 2011, 03:08 AM

Ipoh @ Greentown area..
by fininfinity

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6056/6317245066_a7c7d99fc8_z.jpg

by yewenyi

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6240/6314494262_a254855e39_b.jpg

iph

November 11th, 2011, 03:28 AM

Any further update on Ipoh airport's development? Any photos on the recent development? I research everywhere online and nothing.....

hkeng

November 11th, 2011, 05:03 AM

I've heard that OT*overtime* will be open in this coming saturday. Can someone updated the photo here?? It's somewhere around yik fong there.:lol:

silverian86

November 11th, 2011, 05:10 AM

proposed SOHO at Bandar Ipoh raya

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2839/44161292.jpg

adiyon84

November 12th, 2011, 02:53 AM

MH Hotel..
from fb's page

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/381002_10150370049493962_30490763961_8342307_288591860_n.jpg

hkeng

November 12th, 2011, 04:56 AM

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jtUvXSdsFbk/Tr0zrVopixI/AAAAAAAADI4/DVbXezKxUQA/s1600/overtime+ipoh+%25281%2529.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qotWcfAy9eI/Tr0zsH95sFI/AAAAAAAADJA/Zp1Cln1aB24/s1600/overtime+ipoh+%25282%2529.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jYfcqQD_i04/Tr1DPo6QahI/AAAAAAAADJI/oYMf3CGwAUI/s1600/bosco+wong.jpg
Comfirm OT*ovetime* will be open by today. For those who at Ipoh please kindly go and support. According to the information, Bosco will be there at 9pm for the open ceremony. =) Bosco's fans don't miss this opportunity ya.
:banana:

Got this information from http://cincaitalk.blogspot.com/2011/11/over-time-is-now-available-at-ipoh-at.html

shltan

November 12th, 2011, 06:10 AM

proposed SOHO at Bandar Ipoh raya

Oh no!!!.......

mashi74

November 13th, 2011, 08:04 AM

proposed SOHO at Bandar Ipoh raya

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2839/44161292.jpg

I hope it wont success. The design is "disgusting"!!

mashi74

November 13th, 2011, 08:08 AM

adiyon84

November 13th, 2011, 10:27 AM

Jusco Station 18 in wall painting progress..
taken from the Ipoh's fb

Akan Dibuka McDonalds' Signboard at Wing Onn Garden

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/300819_10150285432233962_30490763961_7849777_1507463_n.jpg

New McD in Jalan Kuala Kangsar
taken from ipoh's fb page..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/314934_10150373678488962_30490763961_8355875_1778267466_n.jpg

adiyon84

November 14th, 2011, 03:19 AM

State aims to develop park land into a MICE centre
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/11/14/metroperak/9890070&sec=metroperak

By ROSHIDI ABU SAMAH
roshidi@thestar.com.my
Photo by LEW YONG KAN

NEGOTIATIONS are underway to get Pullman Hotels and Resorts to be a part of the state’s first Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) centre in Ipoh.

Perak Mentri Besar’s special adviser Datuk Chang Ko Youn, who mooted the project, said he expected construction of the yet-to-be named centre to begin after negotiations were concluded between the state government and hotel chain.

“Pullman Hotel will form part of the proposed convention centre,” he told reporters after handing out cheques to four non-governmental organisations at the state secretariat building in Ipoh last Wednesday.

Pullman Hotels are upscale hotels dedicated to business travellers and meetings.

The convention centre, which is expected to be ready by early 2014, would have 445 parking bays and would be able to accommodate about 2,400 people.

Chang also confirmed that the Bougainvillea Park would make way for the convention centre.

The park would be relocated to the top of the building.

News of the state government’s plan to build the RM37mil centre had not gone down well with city folks who wanted the green lung, sandwiched between the council building and the Syuen Hotel, to be maintained at all cost.

Last month Datuk Bandar Datuk Roshidi Hashim had reportedly said the Ipoh City Council was going ahead with its plan to relocate the park despite objections from the public.

He had also revealed that the groundbreaking ceremony of the convention centre would be held this month.

“The park is underutilised. If you go to the park at any time of the day, there is hardly anyone there,” Chang reiterated.

Earlier, he presented cheques from the state government to Majlis Pusat Kebajikan Semenanjung Malaysia (RM3,000), Persatuan Tabung Kebangsaan Pemindahan Sum-sum Tulang (RM1,000), Rela Taman Cempaka Ipoh (RM5,000) and Sam Wong Kong Temple (RM2,000) for their activities.

Effendi

November 15th, 2011, 02:56 AM

attention...... for nasik ganja lovers, you can have nasik ganja in Bandar Universiti, Seri Iskandar. Watch for the pics tomorrow......

Oh, I love nasik ganja

dh maju dh

November 15th, 2011, 04:17 AM

attention...... for nasik ganja lovers, you can have nasik ganja in Bandar Universiti, Seri Iskandar. Watch for the pics tomorrow......

Oh, I love nasik ganja

kat mana ada nasi ganja area ipoh?? bg detail sikit sbb nak try.....

Effendi

November 15th, 2011, 04:43 AM

kat mana ada nasi ganja area ipoh?? bg detail sikit sbb nak try.....

Nasik ganja ipoh:

1. Jalan yang kalsom (near the New Town Police Station)
Read this article:
http://ipohchai.com/nasi-ganja-addictive-as-marijuana.php
That's the real nasik ganja...... But you should come early, because it sell-out really fast. (Credit to Ipohchai)

2. Greentown area:
Somewhere at the edge of Greentown business Centre
http://ikanstim2.blogspot.com/2009/01/nasi-ganja-ipoh-nasi-kandar-ayam-merah.html
(Credit to ikanstim2.blogspot)

And this latest outlet is in Seri Iskandar, some 30km from Ipoh.
It is located behind Pasaraya Halida..... near the Petronas Gas Station.... in fact, you can see the shop if you are at the gas station

iph

November 15th, 2011, 04:49 AM

dh maju dh

November 15th, 2011, 11:05 AM

Nasik ganja ipoh:

1. Jalan yang kalsom (near the New Town Police Station)
Read this article:
http://ipohchai.com/nasi-ganja-addictive-as-marijuana.php
That's the real nasik ganja...... But you should come early, because it sell-out really fast. (Credit to Ipohchai)

2. Greentown area:
Somewhere at the edge of Greentown business Centre
http://ikanstim2.blogspot.com/2009/01/nasi-ganja-ipoh-nasi-kandar-ayam-merah.html
(Credit to ikanstim2.blogspot)

And this latest outlet is in Seri Iskandar, some 30km from Ipoh.
It is located behind Pasaraya Halida..... near the Petronas Gas Station.... in fact, you can see the shop if you are at the gas station

^^tima kasih bro... ingat nak try khamis nie... hehehehe

syaom

November 15th, 2011, 11:53 AM

attention...... for nasik ganja lovers, you can have nasik ganja in Bandar Universiti, Seri Iskandar. Watch for the pics tomorrow......

Oh, I love nasik ganja

walaupon aku bukanlah peminat nasi ganja tapi ni merupakan berita baik untuk student2 kat seri iskandar ni..:)

adiyon84

November 15th, 2011, 01:55 PM

Pembinaan Jusco AEON Station 18 :cheers:
dr Ipoh's fb page..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/305299_10150378378243962_30490763961_8376437_1546515491_n.jpg

kkkhor

November 15th, 2011, 04:51 PM

Effendi

November 16th, 2011, 01:02 AM

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk146/kkkhor/126-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk146/kkkhor/127-1.jpg
Here is the MICE Centre Building will build in Ipoh Town.

Hi.

Is that the MICE mooted by the the Mayor? Is that true that the cost of that MICE is RM37million????? You know why, that RM37million is way too small for the building that big, with a podium (or hall) and two,say 10 storey tower. Myself is a QS, and judging by the looks, I'd say this MICE should cost RM300million and above. Why? Here's why:

Cost to construct in PSF is around RM 250.00 (extremely cheap!). Say the tower is 19 storey high (That will exclude basement, of course!), and each floor consists of 50' x 150' per floor (bet it'll be bigger than that)..... So to construct each tower will cost you

[(50' * 150')feet * 19 storey * RM250/sqft = RM 35,625,000

That's just a tower. What about the podium and the other tower?

Anyway, that's just from the looking of that model, perhaps the detail will further shed some light over this ambitious project

I'm afraid at the end, the will simply cut out any part of the project once the project started to cut the cost.

Effendi

November 16th, 2011, 01:14 AM

As Promised
Nasik Vanggey's latest branch,
and Tesco seri iskandar on 6th Nov, 2011

Restoren Nasik Vanggey
http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/7250/dsc06207u.jpg:banana::banana:

Another Shot
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/3764/dsc06206ky.jpg

Tesco Seri Iskandar
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/2817/dsc06205o.jpg

Another Shot
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2144/dsc06204ax.jpg

And the last one
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/9181/dsc06219li.jpg:banana::banana::banana:

Effendi

November 16th, 2011, 02:01 AM

By the way, i forgot to mention that the tesco building is a bit akward, it seems to have one main bulding and one smaller annexxe building.

Arkdriver

November 16th, 2011, 02:26 AM

dah 8 bulan tak makan nasik wanggey. tak suka sebut vanggey sebab satu macam. haha.

Effendi

November 16th, 2011, 03:12 AM

dah 8 bulan tak makan nasik wanggey. tak suka sebut vanggey sebab satu macam. haha.

Janji sedap

As long as it is delicious, im fine with that

hodaka

November 16th, 2011, 09:40 AM

Pipe Pile for Lumut project... VMMP

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/633/vmmpphoto2.jpg

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/6836/vmmpphoto1.jpg

Effendi

November 16th, 2011, 09:45 AM

Pipe Pile for Lumut project... VMMP

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/633/vmmpphoto2.jpg

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/6836/vmmpphoto1.jpg

Pipe pile?????? i guess you might be referring these "pipe" as the casing for bore pile........ Simply put, it's just a casing for "replacement" type of foundation.... :banana:

Anyway, where was this?

sc4

November 16th, 2011, 05:18 PM

^^ What project in Lumut is tat for?

hodaka

November 17th, 2011, 11:23 AM

Effendi

November 17th, 2011, 02:10 PM

VALE Malaysia Manufacturing Project at Teluk Rubiah Lumut...

This type of large (OD1750mm x T22mm) and long pile (up to 90mL) was a permanent pile where once complete drop head method, later boring , insert ribar n prouring concrete will take place.Anyway, protective coating at top prove it. This part will not submerge into seabed and will expose to sea water.
^^
Normal casing pile is just bare pipe which won't be thicker than T16mm.

Manufacturer Location: Pulau Indah Klang
i tot it is in lumut. Anyway, good info. Hope this project kickstart very soon.

Seems the pile itself is big at 1.75 dia.
And at 22mm, the size of vertical rebar is damn huge, but if the helical bars uses tje same t22, i'd say wow.

hodaka

November 17th, 2011, 03:46 PM

Actually this project did start around Ogos-11 mostly on construction of material receiving jetty. Now we start to deliver the first batch of 4000mt for the test pile programme. Total pile in term of mt for whole project is 85000mt and it will be one of the biggest project around. For piling itself take about 15 months with 3 mains player involve BAM International, Murray Robert & SYS Const.

sc4

November 17th, 2011, 03:55 PM

^^ So that plant is located at Lumut or Ipoh? Becoz u pasted it here in the Ipoh thread, is it in Ipoh?

Effendi

November 18th, 2011, 01:02 AM

silverian86

November 18th, 2011, 04:20 PM

International hotel operator Accor has announced plans to establish ten new hotels in Malaysia as part of its robust expansion plan in the country. The ten hotels announced together with their forecast date of completion are: Pullman Kuala Lumpur, 513 rooms (2012); Pullman Port Dickson, 318 rooms (2014); Novotel Melaka, 320 rooms (2013); Novotel Klang Valley 1Gateway, 187 rooms (2013); Ibis Styles Fraser Business Park Kuala Lumpur, 500 rooms (2012); Ibis Styles Cheras, 156 rooms (2012); Ibis Styles Johor Bahru, 179 rooms (2013); Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam, 165 rooms (2013); Ibis Styles Lahad Datu, 108 rooms (2013); and Ibis Styles Ipoh, 118 rooms (2013).

http://www.hvs.com/emails/newsletters/AsiaPacific/Weekly/2011-november4-APWeekly.htm

Accor expanding network in Malaysia
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/acomas/Article
http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/acomas/pix_bottom

shltan

November 20th, 2011, 04:05 PM

International hotel operator Accor has announced plans to establish ten new hotels in Malaysia as part of its robust expansion plan in the country. The ten hotels announced together with their forecast date of completion are: Pullman Kuala Lumpur, 513 rooms (2012); Pullman Port Dickson, 318 rooms (2014); Novotel Melaka, 320 rooms (2013); Novotel Klang Valley 1Gateway, 187 rooms (2013); Ibis Styles Fraser Business Park Kuala Lumpur, 500 rooms (2012); Ibis Styles Cheras, 156 rooms (2012); Ibis Styles Johor Bahru, 179 rooms (2013); Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam, 165 rooms (2013); Ibis Styles Lahad Datu, 108 rooms (2013); and Ibis Styles Ipoh, 118 rooms (2013).

I hope this time its for real. ... but of course IBIS is the entry level in the Accor family....however it is better than nothing.

I remember in late 80, early 90s, there's been some talk about having IBIS at Ipoh....I can't recall which company try to bring IBIS to be setup nationwide and then it failed. The location I remember is next to Choo Bee Ipoh HQ the land now is a site for some shop lot.

Now I just wonder...is one of the wing for this MICE centre being IBIS :)

shltan

November 20th, 2011, 04:10 PM

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk146/kkkhor/126-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk146/kkkhor/127-1.jpg
Here is the MICE Centre Building will build in Ipoh Town.

maybe that's why I see some operator drilling hole in the park to get soil sample.
A lot of people will argue till kingdom come about the need of this MICE. I will not say anything...just let it done and change IPOH sky line ...as long as Keris or Morubina didn't touch it. I am ok.

whether its an white elephant or just a site for PC Fair. I don't care anymore :nuts:

adiyon84

November 21st, 2011, 01:58 AM

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk146/kkkhor/126-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk146/kkkhor/127-1.jpg
Here is the MICE Centre Building will build in Ipoh Town.

Sorry for lame question, actually where exactly this MICE location gonna be build? is it near Syuen Hotel / MBI? If they build around that area, is the building really can fit to build there? :nuts:

shltan

November 21st, 2011, 02:08 AM

Sorry for lame question, actually where exactly this MICE location gonna be build? is it near Syuen Hotel / MBI? If they build around that area, is the building really can fit to build there? :nuts:

its the park between Syuen and MBI.

yup look small on the land but it might fit.
the question is how much parking they planned.

if not enough, it will be a nightmare when big event like PC Fair or other fair held there.

chaplink

November 21st, 2011, 08:02 AM

mydin & bus terminal meru raya as of 21/11/2011

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv003huQwF1r37jxqo1_500.jpg

http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/13103440547/3/tumblr_lv003huQwF1r37jxq

riverfront hotel

http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/13103440547/7/tumblr_lv003huQwF1r37jxq

mh hotel

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv003huQwF1r37jxqo12_r2_500.jpg

7 storeys hotel u/c

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv003huQwF1r37jxqo8_r2_500.jpg

chaplink

November 21st, 2011, 08:12 AM

random Ipoh pics

http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/13103440547/4/tumblr_lv003huQwF1r37jxq

http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/13103440547/5/tumblr_lv003huQwF1r37jxq

will be leaving ipoh in a week :cry::cry::cry::cry:
really gonna miss this place.

thewallpart6

November 21st, 2011, 09:04 AM

riverfront hotel

http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/13103440547/7/tumblr_lv003huQwF1r37jxq

Disgraceful. Looks like a run-down low cost flat.

hkeng

November 21st, 2011, 12:31 PM

^^:ohno:

Seriously not seem like a Hotel@@

iph

November 22nd, 2011, 02:22 AM

Disgraceful. Looks like a run-down low cost flat.
What does it surprise me? Ipoh is a city with no progress and full of ugliness & inelegance.

Ipoh should change her status from City to Town instead. Look at Melaka, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching - less condensed cities with on-the-go progress and prospects in the future, in particularly Sabah state! The political situation in Ipoh has done extreme dagame to the future and prosperity of the city for the future generations! Youngsters are fleeing the city to elsewhere and left their folks behind - no wonder Ipoh also called as a Retirement hometown of choice in Malaysia!

Calling immediate action from local Ipohites to speak out and act on this issue before its too late! Sad to see more and more Ipoh talents gone from the city for better future!

iph

November 22nd, 2011, 02:23 AM

^^:ohno:

Seriously not seem like a Hotel@@
It looks like one of those cheap government dwellings for poor people in old town! How sad it is? I have given up Ipoh ages ago. I am glad I made the right choice to fleet Ipoh.

kkkhor

November 23rd, 2011, 06:15 AM

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk146/kkkhor/P1090234.jpg
The Ipoh Jalan Kuala Kangsar McD already start operation 23.11.2011

nazrey

November 23rd, 2011, 06:18 AM

New 10-storey building planned for hospital as part of upgrades
By IVAN LOH Wednesday November 23, 2011
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/11/23/metroperak/9955935&sec=metroperak

http://starstorage.blob.core.windows.net/archives/2011/11/23/metroperak/mp_4perak.jpg

More on the way: The hospital’s new block will have an
additional 316 parking bays for cars and 139 spaces for motorcycles.

RAJA Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh will undergo a RM300mil expansion under the 10th Malaysia Plan to better serve the public.

Perak Health Committee chairman Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon (BN-Chenderiang) said a new 10-storey building with 528 additional beds would be built to cater to the rising number of patients seeking treatment at the hospital.

The new building, he said, would include the obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatric and cardiology departments.

“The obstetrics and gynaecology ward will have 250 beds, the paediatric ward 212 beds, and the cardiology ward 66 beds.

“The hospital currently has about 990 beds,” Dr Mah said at the state assembly on Monday.

The new block would also see an additional 316 parking bays for cars and 139 spaces for motorcycles at the hospital, he added.

Dr Mah was replying a question by A. Sivasubramaniam (DAP-Buntong) about whether the hospital was congested and how it would cope with the number of patients it received.

“The new block will be put up at the site of the present post-natal and palliative wards.

“We will call for a tender in December, while work is expected to begin in June next year,” said Dr Mah.

To another question by Sivasubramaniam, Dr Mah said the hospital would have three new lifts to replace the existing three old ones from 30 years ago.

Noting that the tender had just been issued, Dr Mah said maintenance works would be conducted to ensure that the existing lifts worked properly while waiting for them to be replaced.

Of the total six lifts at the hospital, two were replaced in 2002 while another was replaced last month.

shltan

November 24th, 2011, 03:35 PM

priveshpaul

November 25th, 2011, 05:08 AM

ipoh skyscrappers really look like shit, sad to say,

sathis_divine

November 25th, 2011, 07:06 AM

Guys look at natural skycrapers around Ipoh, Kledang range, Titiwangsa range with second highest mountain in peninsula Gunung Korbu, limestone hills in the middle of city.. these are the uniqueness of Ipoh.. i always admire this natural beauty than the concrete jungle.. Long live Ipoh..!

hanani

November 25th, 2011, 10:14 AM

kinta express

November 25th, 2011, 05:48 PM

Now Firefly expand their ATR new route from Ipoh (IPH) to Medan (MES), Indonesia. Their offers 3 flights weekly on Thusday, Sunday and Tuesday.

Quote

Firefly Airlines
To enhance the appeal of Ipoh further, Firefly now offers 3 flights a week from Medan to Ipoh! The first flight will be on 1 Dec. :)

Commences 1 Dec 2011
Subang - Ipoh
Ipoh - Medan

More : http://www.fireflyz.com.my/

semsemyee

November 25th, 2011, 05:49 PM

DTan1990

November 26th, 2011, 02:48 AM

ipoh skyscrappers really look like shit, sad to say,

I hate to agreed and sounds disrespect but for the 6 months that I lwork at Ipoh has Been nothing but bored to hell out of me

silverian86

November 27th, 2011, 01:47 AM

I hate to agreed and sounds disrespect but for the 6 months that I lwork at Ipoh has Been nothing but bored to hell out of me

then you better quit, leave this city and find your haven...i bet you will find another hell :nuts:...just kidding

silverian86

November 27th, 2011, 02:01 AM

Kg.Manjoi, Ipoh

mini stadium
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3274/img5812hy.jpg

land office extention
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/5242/img5810vl.jpg

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6356/img5815j.jpg

silverian86

November 27th, 2011, 02:11 AM

2 storeys Mydin mall Manjoi under construction

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/8296/img5807g.jpg

shabuddy

November 27th, 2011, 05:49 AM

hi,

am new here... found this thread while browsing for Ipoh news. was born in ipoh, now cari makan in other country but heart is always in laidback ipoh. will be back when done enuf, seen enuf and earned enug... hold the fort!

cheers!

hanani

November 28th, 2011, 05:02 AM

then you better quit, leave this city and find your haven...i bet you will find another hell :nuts:...just kidding

AGREEEEEEDDDDDDD....

Hisyam

November 29th, 2011, 12:01 AM

Tuesday November 29, 2011
The city that tin built is undergoing a major facelift
By MANJIT KAUR and CHAN LI LEEN
metroperak@thestar.com.my

THE skyline of Ipoh will totally change come 2014.

Datuk Bandar Datuk Roshidi Hashim said this was visible from the rapid development already taking shape in the city.

“Ipoh has seen some major transformations since last year.

“It’s become more vibrant, progressing from a sleepy hollow to a bustling city.

“I have been in the civil service in Ipoh since 1996 and I can see there have been tremendous changes taking place,” he said.

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/1493/29432206.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/338/29432206.jpg/)
Brand new: The new MH Hotel and Tower at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah will open its doors next month.

Roshidi said the city would go ‘dark’ as early as 9pm in the past.

“The environment is totally different now,” he said, noting that this was obvious from the number of projects approved by the council’s one-stop centre.

“Several hotels are coming up in the city, including the MH Hotel, which is set to open in December, and Tune Hotel, which has targeted its opening to be in March next year.

“A few other hotels will also be coming up in Simpang Pulai and its surrounding areas,” he said, adding that Ipoh would also be home to the state’s first MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) soon.

Roshidi told MetroPerak that there was high demand for hotels in the city.

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/882/pulaik.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/88/pulaik.jpg/)
More shop houses: This is one of the many development projects taking place in Simpang Pulai.

“We do not have enough rooms to accommodate the current demand by visitors especially on weekends.

“What more with Visit Perak Year 2012 approaching?” he said, adding that the opening of the new hotels was timely.

Roshidi said the upgrading of the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport in the city was also under way.

“It should be fully upgraded between June and August next year to accommodate Boeing 737-800 aircrafts.

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/3171/aeonf.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/193/aeonf.jpg/)
In the works: This upcoming Jusco departmental store at Station 18 in Pengkalan, Ipoh, will be ready soon. – RONNIE CHIN/The Star

“In the meantime, we are confident that the Ipoh-Medan route will resume soon,” he said.

Roshidi added that the RM300mil investment by Aeon Co (M) Bhd to set up a Jusco departmental store at Station 18 in Pengkalan was proof that Ipoh had the potential to grow further.

The project, he said, was already 65% completed.

“Another sign which shows that investors are gaining confidence in the city is the opening of a Mydin hypermarket in Meru and a supermarket in Manjoi.

“Both stores will open next year. And so, it is clear that Ipoh has developed and is progressing well,” he added

nazrey

November 29th, 2011, 08:43 AM

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5097/5479519010_46a7e7b6db_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/conmen/5479519010/)
Ipoh Town, Malaysia (http://www.flickr.com/photos/conmen/5479519010/) by κΣñπε†η (http://www.flickr.com/people/conmen/), on Flickr
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6106/6313975245_54aeb8c668_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yewenyi/6313975245/)
2010-05-12 at 16-20-12 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yewenyi/6313975245/) by yewenyi (http://www.flickr.com/people/yewenyi/), on Flickr
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6226/6313939489_d779d25cc5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yewenyi/6313939489/)
2010-05-12 at 10-52-51 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yewenyi/6313939489/) by yewenyi (http://www.flickr.com/people/yewenyi/), on Flickr
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6100/6301767395_809e89fed2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tunehotels/6301767395/)
Tune Hotel Ipoh (artist impression) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tunehotels/6301767395/) by Tune Hotels.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/tunehotels/), on Flickr

iph

November 29th, 2011, 08:59 AM

nazrey

November 29th, 2011, 09:02 AM

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6223/6285640730_2a6b3be033_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yewenyi/6285640730/)
12 May in Ipoh (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yewenyi/6285640730/) by yewenyi (http://www.flickr.com/people/yewenyi/), on Flickr

drie

December 1st, 2011, 11:48 AM

silverian86

December 1st, 2011, 02:02 PM

Wow, ini kota yang Cantik. Suatu saat saya ingin sekali mengunjungi kota ini :yes:

Amin....silakan datang, nanti kami sambut :)

hanani

December 1st, 2011, 03:21 PM

Amin....silakan datang, nanti kami sambut :)

welkom2

shltan

December 1st, 2011, 04:22 PM

Good to see more high-rises and new developments in this sleepy city BUT please have nicer, more innovative & creative buildings! Please REMEMBER the current city landscape is bombarded with ugly and short-term oriented buildings! Remember - city space is a scare resource and maximise the usage of out unique Ipoh CBD!

What the council needs to do is to have a town planning to separate the city into old/heritage - named it as OLD TOWN (Uptown) and new modern CBD areas - NEW TOWN (Downtown).

Counicl please think strategically! See Melaka - such a small city and it has the richness of historical sites/areas blended with new modern spaces!

The gov need to make sure Morubina (the company who build the flat....opsss condo along kinta river) or Keris stop destroying the landscape with their unique (some can say fugly) design.

semsemyee

December 1st, 2011, 06:11 PM

Wow, ini kota yang Cantik. Suatu saat saya ingin sekali mengunjungi kota ini :yes:

welcome!!

rizalhakim

December 2nd, 2011, 05:57 AM

Ipoh MICE Ctr (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions)
Ground breaking ceremony for state’s first convention centre this month
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/12/2/metroperak/10008215&sec=metroperak

Pullman Hotel will form part of the proposed convention centre
The convention centre, which is expected to be ready by early 2014, would have 445 parking bays and would be able to accommodate about 2,400 people
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/11/14/metroperak/9890070&sec=metroperak

http://starstorage.blob.core.windows.net/archives/2011/12/2/metroperak/mp_06mice.jpg

Effendi

December 2nd, 2011, 06:06 AM

silverian86

December 2nd, 2011, 08:35 AM

^^
so it is confirm that Pullman will coming to Ipoh city...what a great news

hanani

December 2nd, 2011, 04:06 PM

adiyon84

December 3rd, 2011, 02:08 AM

^^^^ That is the nice design I ever seen to be build in Ipoh. :cheers:

adiyon84

December 3rd, 2011, 02:09 AM

Super Kinta jadi pusat jualan ICT
http://utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2011&dt=1203&pub=utusan_malaysia&sec=Utara&pg=wu_03.htm&arc=hive

IPOH 2 Dis. - Kompleks Super Kinta di sini yang telah lama terbiar bakal dibangunkan semula sebagai pusat jualan utama gajet dan perkhidmatan teknologi maklumat dan komunikasi (ICT).

Exco kerajaan negeri, Datuk Dr. Mah Hang Soon berkata, pembangunan itu sekali gus diharap dapat melonjakkan nama kompleks berkenaan setaraf dengan hab jualan peralatan ICT seperti Plaza Low Yat di Kuala Lumpur.

"Walaupun perkara ini masih di peringkat cadangan, saya difahamkan terdapat lebih daripada satu pihak termasuk Persatuan Pengusaha Komputer dan Digital Perak (PCDA) yang berminat untuk membangunkannya.

"Kawasan seluas 12,000 meter persegi itu sudah pasti dapat menempatkan kira-kira 300 vendor ICT. Mereka bukan sahaja dapat mengambil bahagian dalam pameran seperti ini, malah mempunyai ruang tetap untuk berniaga selama 365 hari," katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian pada sidang akhbar selepas merasmikan Pameran Teknologi Maklumat (IT) di Stadium Indera Mulia di sini hari ini.

Pameran kali ketiga yang dianjurkan PCDA itu berlangsung selama tiga hari bermula hari ini.

Sebanyak 115 gerai jualan menawarkan produk komputer dan gajet ICT terkini pada harga menarik disediakan pada pameran tersebut.

adiyon84

December 3rd, 2011, 02:20 AM

Start of Subang-Ipoh-Medan flights warmly welcomed
By AMANDA YEAP
metroperak@thestar.com.my

FLIGHTS between Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur have resumed after numerous failed attempts to sustain air services along the route.

Unimaju Fly Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd, utilising aircraft from Firefly, started flying the Subang-Ipoh-Medan route on Dec 1.

Unimaju Fly has undertaken the commitment to ply the route three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Welcoming the resumption of the route, Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) Perak branch chairman Datuk Gan Tack Kong said it was one of many good signs for Ipoh’s development into a more advanced city.

“This is definitely beneficial to Ipoh because there will be more tourists who get to travel here,” he said.

Gan added that, with the increased number of tourists, more hotels would be built in the city to accommodate them.

“Besides, flying is always a better alternative to driving or taking the train to Kuala Lumpur as it saves time.

“There is no need to worry about being stuck in traffic jams,” he said.

Datuk Bandar Datuk Roshidi Hashim said besides bringing convenience to everyone, Unimaju Fly’s commitment to connect Ipoh with Subang and Medan is a form of support for the state government and Ipoh City Council in the promotion of Visit Perak Year 2012 (VPY 2012).

“The resumption of flights between Ipoh and both cities is due to high demand from locals here,” Roshidi said when officiating Unimaju Fly’s maiden flight to Medan on Thursday.

Like Roshidi, who boarded the maiden flight to Medan on a four-day working trip, other frequent fliers to Medan are rejoicing over the resumption of flights to the fourth largest Indonesian city.

Pantai Hospital Ipoh business development senior manager Nicholas Chan said he had to travel all the way to Penang or Kuala Lumpur to take flights to Medan when Ipoh-Medan flights were discontinued previously.

“And in the process, spend extra time and money,” he said.

Chan said with the resumption of flights between both cities, it would also be easier to transfer patients from Medan to Ipoh.

“This is in line with the state government’s promotion of health tourism in conjunction with VPY 2012,” he said.

Human resource executive Osmera Ahmad, 38, who travels frequently to Medan for business, said the resumption of the Ipoh-Medan flights was timely.

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/12/3/metroperak/10023260&sec=metroperak

adiyon84

December 3rd, 2011, 05:12 AM

Taken from The Haven's website..

http://thehaven.com.my/images/news/thestar_29112011.jpg

http://thehaven.com.my/images/news/NST_21102011.jpg

adiyon84

December 3rd, 2011, 05:15 AM

The Haven Lakeside Residence..
Progression as at 30 November

by The Haven Lakeside Residences fb

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/377336_253377288057167_164767846918112_748230_1371188696_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/390901_253381301390099_164767846918112_748236_1402069604_n.jpg

:cheers:

iph

December 3rd, 2011, 06:21 AM

Can anyone show photos of the new upgrade of Ipoh airport? When is it in full operation for flights between KLIA - IPH on MAS (MH)?

silverian86

December 3rd, 2011, 08:46 AM

next year is visit Perak year 2012. Let's discuss and promote our city

kinta express

December 3rd, 2011, 09:36 AM

I hoped this is not another Silverfly and Fly2Ipoh type of services from travel agents as this is not operated from Firefly direct. Just wonder how long it can be survive??

Start of Subang-Ipoh-Medan flights warmly welcomed
By AMANDA YEAP
metroperak@thestar.com.my

FLIGHTS between Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur have resumed after numerous failed attempts to sustain air services along the route.

Unimaju Fly Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd, utilising aircraft from Firefly, started flying the Subang-Ipoh-Medan route on Dec 1.

Unimaju Fly has undertaken the commitment to ply the route three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

silverian86

December 3rd, 2011, 10:02 AM

^^
I believe it can success...ipoh airport used to have many flight from Medan before it was closed...

firefly flight from/to singapore is one of their most profit route...now fly two times daily from just three times weekly :)

kinta express

December 3rd, 2011, 10:26 AM

As a anak Perak, I do hope Ipoh Airport have more flights. I really miss taken an earlier morning flight from Ipoh Airport. However, to Subang Airport is no point, we need more international connection at KLIA, LCC Terminal and hoping more direct flights to come.

^^
I believe it can success...ipoh airport used to have many flight from Medan before it was closed...

firefly flight from/to singapore is one of their most profit route...now fly two times daily from just three times weekly :)

iph

December 4th, 2011, 03:17 AM

I wonder why so much focus on flights between Medan, Singapore and Ipoh - this is merely focus on tiny business travellers market - what about the mass travellers, travelling between KLIA to Ipoh? People visiting Ipoh/Perak from various parts of Malaysia and the World? Does Ipoh council expect people/visitors to take Flyfires or Silverfly from Singapore to Ipoh or from Medan into Ipoh? Who on earth would think this way? Who wants to land in Subang Airport for their connecting flights which is at KLIA to other parts of the world? Who want to spend ridicuous time on traffic between Subang airport to KLIA? Wouldn't taking the bus or train as alternative options from Ipoh to KLIA are more convenient and cost effective? No wonder MAS (MH) is going bankrupt as no one is flying MAS (MH). I wonder are these people who run Ipoh actually educated human capitals and strategic at all? If Ipoh continues to be in this way, Ipoh should better disappear from the glabal centre stage and remain as retirement village (the current well known city in Malaysia) - no need to promote or market a place to visit. No need to waste anymore resources both physical and monetary on future development but maintenance. As an original born Ipoh boy (now risiding in the western world), I am deeply sadden to see this is happening for Ipoh.

silverian86

December 4th, 2011, 03:34 AM

^^
Now we have speed train just for 2 hour from KL sentral. The number of tourist include foreigner increase significantly...new hotels suddenly booming and Ipoh no more a dead city at night...

Regarding Ipoh-Medan flight, Ipoh used to be one of destination for people from Medan looking cheaper medical cost after Penang. I still remember Ipoh used to have many flight from Medan (all are Medan local flights) before the airport was closed. Just I hope Firefly will landing at KLIA (not Subang) as a transit for people who visit other country (especially China), not sure this route can do well

hanani

December 4th, 2011, 01:51 PM

kinta express

December 5th, 2011, 04:08 AM

I love the ETS service, but it is too irregular and too less trips. Another problem you may face at the Ipoh Railway Station, shabby taxi, no meter taxi or feeder buses to other part of city. The cost of the taxi can be more higher than the ticket from KL.

Now we have speed train just for 2 hour from KL sentral. The number of tourist include foreigner increase significantly...new hotels suddenly booming and Ipoh no more a dead city at night...

silverian86

December 5th, 2011, 08:25 PM

Newly open, French hotel at Jalan Cockman

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/5456/img5792bb.jpg

tune hotel, under construction

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/6402/img5790o.jpg

iph

December 6th, 2011, 02:42 AM

silverian86

December 6th, 2011, 03:05 AM

tiba-tiba nak terguling....konon org ipoh, rupanya trroolll :lol:

Every development in ipoh make him sick ... wahaha

hanani

December 6th, 2011, 06:36 AM

tiba-tiba nak terguling....konon org ipoh, rupanya trroolll :lol:

Every development in ipoh make him sick ... wahaha

awat nak terguling nye yobbb

KNR

December 6th, 2011, 06:57 AM

kebnyakan traveller cari hotel yg small bajet, so ok la ada hotel2 yg berskala kecil ni.. if iph feel so disturbed lookin at small scale project, don't look le...

silverian86

December 6th, 2011, 07:01 AM

first time dengar org tak suke ada tune hotel...lawak nak mampus...bajet org malaysia kaya tak hingat. Tak suke dah la..tak ye pun, ad hotel 4 ngan 5 bintang dah nk buka...tupun mesti dia sakit hati gak...haha

adiyon84

December 6th, 2011, 07:20 AM

Ipoh will never be like KL, Penang & Johor Bahru since our purchasing power is not really that high. That why many hotel developers keen to build low or medium kind of hotels. But I think its still okay. IMO, I like Ipoh like this now rather than busiest or crowded like those 3 developed cities. m))

CARJON

December 6th, 2011, 01:22 PM

Ipoh skyline really change a lot

iph

December 7th, 2011, 01:04 AM

tiba-tiba nak terguling....konon org ipoh, rupanya trroolll :lol:

Every development in ipoh make him sick ... wahaha
I suggest you should further research on the western world in terms of small city development - you have misunderstood my point. Some of them well-known small cities do not need to be transformed into a concrete jungle which is too much of materialism focus.

I do not hope Ipoh to develop into cities like KL and Penang and Ipoh will not be on par with these cities as we all know. Ipoh has her own uniqueness and class and this requires carefully consideration and strategic planning.

My point is the local council needs to acknowledge the city landscape and make the best out of the scare spaces in our city and turn it into a well developed and sustainable city unlike KL and Penang where landscapes are scattered and not strategically positioned and built - look at the traffic choas, etc.

Effendi

December 7th, 2011, 01:51 AM

I suggest you should further research on the western world in terms of small city development - you have misunderstood my point. Some of them well-known small cities do not need to be transformed into a concrete jungle which is too much of materialism focus.

I do not hope Ipoh to develop into cities like KL and Penang and Ipoh will not be on par with these cities as we all know. Ipoh has her own uniqueness and class and this requires carefully consideration and strategic planning.

My point is the local council needs to acknowledge the city landscape and make the best out of the scare spaces in our city and turn it into a well developed and sustainable city unlike KL and Penang where landscapes are scattered and not strategically positioned and built - look at the traffic choas, etc.

Now THAT is exactly what i want. A well-planned, well-organized city, with all the amenities, but with no congestion whatsoever. I love to see european cities, eg Malmo in Sweden, where the city SPREAD instead of increase in DENSITY. The area surrounding Ipoh, although covered by forest east and west, has still rooms to expand. Areas like Pengkalan, Kanthan etc, are the example of low density development area. And if you look towards south, most of it are tin mines which no longer in use. This area can be developed into low density housing area. We need to look into Americans suburb, especially in California, where the density of the population is extremely low, yet this area is still being classified as "municipality"......

The same can be done to ipoh. Let ipoh remain as what it is now. And that makes me proud to be an Ipohan, although I'm no longer live in Ipoh. The minor thing that can be done is to make the city centre to be more vibrant at night.

Imagine a city so spread, yet with low density, more trees can either be planted or remain intact. With proper planning, a city can serve its population very well and at the same time, becoming more prosperous (Oh, the prosperity burger is on sale at McD ;) CNY is soon! )

Basically, as for Malaysia, big housing estate like Subang Jaya, USJ or Bukit Tinggi is fine, although not exceeding low density population as in the west.
Other problem may arise if we implement this, but I believe that is better choice.

And for that matter, Long term planning is essential....... how many of us went to see the Ipoh masterplan and give some Idea about that?

Anyway, that's just my 2 cents....

silverian86

December 7th, 2011, 02:50 AM

silverian86

December 7th, 2011, 02:53 AM

Effendi

December 7th, 2011, 04:09 AM

Your comment from the first post until now (yes, we can simply check ur comment from first post) is I'm sick with Ipoh and bla bla bla....when someone reply, than you will just silent and later you come out with other point to let the city down. ur intention is very obvious :lol

Chill out bro, at some point, he's right!

adiyon84

December 7th, 2011, 04:33 AM

It it just less than 2 years I live in Ipoh, before this I never like Ipoh. Manjung to me look more modern than Ipoh..haha. But Ipoh has change a lot in this 2 recent years where the city is no more a dead city at night. More and more shophouse in old town and new town has either refurbish, repaint or renovated and some bussinese are ready to open.

I has experience travel and stay at most cities in Malaysia include KK and except Kuching. I notice that Ipoh is one of the cleanest city in Malaysia and probably the greenest city among all. This is something I'm never expect and it totally surprise me. Where in Malaysia you will find huge garden in the city centre like taman DR plus other park/garden like Gunung Lang, Padang Polo and not to mention some smaller park like Eco park, Tambun and the one beside Syuen

Yup, I notice too this recent 2-3 years Ipoh has change a lot. And example is my place at Sunway City. Before this, Tambun is not very popular and seldom people know and visit this place. The whole ground at Sunway City used to be partially jungle and some agriculture thingy.

Present, Tambun developed fast especially in Sunway Township. There are many attraction like Sunway Lost World water theme park. Imagine only this water theme park is available and the first ever in our city. :lol:

We have GIANT superstore, McDonalds and recent Sunway Lost World Hotel. For the next coming years, heard they will build Lost World mall and Sunway College own building. Even road has been widen and development around Tambun town also change till the Tanjung Rambutan town. Can you imagine the huge changes in this area recently? :cheers:

p/s: Unifi is available in Sunway City area. Read from Lowyat.net Forum.. :)

silverian86

December 7th, 2011, 05:49 AM

Yup, I notice too this recent 2-3 years Ipoh has change a lot. And example is my place at Sunway City. Before this, Tambun is not very popular and seldom people know and visit this place. The whole ground at Sunway City used to be partially jungle and some agriculture thingy.

Present, Tambun developed fast especially in Sunway Township. There are many attraction like Sunway Lost World water theme park. Imagine only this water theme park is available and the first ever in our city. :lol:

We have GIANT superstore, McDonalds and recent Sunway Lost World Hotel. For the next coming years, heard they will build Lost World mall and Sunway College own building. Even road has been widen and development around Tambun town also change till the Tanjung Rambutan town. Can you imagine the huge changes in this area recently? :cheers:

p/s: Unifi is available in Sunway City area. Read from Lowyat.net Forum.. :)

Sunway city only?? eh, where is the exact location of sunway mall? I hope they demolish giant and bulid the mall there...haha

shltan

December 7th, 2011, 06:14 AM

What's the point to have these small low-class hotels in Ipoh - you think travellers (group) will be attracted to them - more like the encouragement of prostitutions activity in Ipoh! I am so disturbed looking at these small scale and soo-called hotels (more like motels) being developed in Ipoh!

I know where you lead to about the hotel. Ipoh, like it or not was consider a WILD place by many people in 60s - 70s. If they want hanky panky staff Ipoh Yang Kalsom Rd and motel near Majestic theather is the HEAVEN for them.

Then Tin collapsed and those staff varnished. Since you remarked you wasn't at Ipoh frequently do aware Ipoh is now more like a resting point for many traveller and business man. Business/ economy at Malaysia isn't really great. Many company is cutting cost so sales man or engineer who need to be at Ipoh have to find cheap and comfortable place to stay. This is why Ipoh catering that. Since most people as I know while there are on Business trip at Ipoh or near by Ipoh (Chemor, Kampar, etc etc) they prefer to find a cheap place.

don't simply wipe them off as everything is Prostitution. In the last two years as economy at Manjung is better. You in fact see more Raid at Manjung area. Even the presence of foreigner who work in those industry is less at Ipoh compare to Manjung. No offence to people at Manjung but this is quite true. Since where ever the economy is good. The more you see such thing.

shltan

December 7th, 2011, 06:17 AM

Nice:)

Only one thing I dislike.

Hate to see parking lot only 445 when its at one of the area which is tough to get parking space.

Anyway ....quite tough to imagine how the skyline will be around that area. Oh well its not like its a skyscrapper but if we look near by, it might feel like that area is super crowded with high rise.

shltan

December 7th, 2011, 06:20 AM

^^
so it is confirm that Pullman will coming to Ipoh city...what a great news

WOW... I thought I read previously was IBIS.

Hmmmm good to keep my A club membership active. :)

silverian86

December 7th, 2011, 06:42 AM

I know where you lead to about the hotel. Ipoh, like it or not was consider a WILD place by many people in 60s - 70s. If they want hanky panky staff Ipoh Yang Kalsom Rd and motel near Majestic theather is the HEAVEN for them.

Then Tin collapsed and those staff varnished. Since you remarked you wasn't at Ipoh frequently do aware Ipoh is now more like a resting point for many traveller and business man. Business/ economy at Malaysia isn't really great. Many company is cutting cost so sales man or engineer who need to be at Ipoh have to find cheap and comfortable place to stay. This is why Ipoh catering that. Since most people as I know while there are on Business trip at Ipoh or near by Ipoh (Chemor, Kampar, etc etc) they prefer to find a cheap place.

don't simply wipe them off as everything is Prostitution. In the last two years as economy at Manjung is better. You in fact see more Raid at Manjung area. Even the presence of foreigner who work in those industry is less at Ipoh compare to Manjung. No offence to people at Manjung but this is quite true. Since where ever the economy is good. The more you see such thing.

It is obvious to me that the number of foreigner in Manjung are much more than in Ipoh...they come either for vacation of for work/business

adiyon84

December 7th, 2011, 08:38 AM

Sunway city only?? eh, where is the exact location of sunway mall? I hope they demolish giant and bulid the mall there...haha

From what I know, the Unifi are already available at Bercham area and some part of Tasik. The Sunway Mall location I'm not too sure where exactly they gonna build.

silverian86

December 7th, 2011, 12:12 PM

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dengilo

December 8th, 2011, 02:45 AM

What are we looking at?

hkeng

December 8th, 2011, 03:11 AM

From what I know, the Unifi are already available at Bercham area and some part of Tasik. The Sunway Mall location I'm not too sure where exactly they gonna build.

^^really got sunway mall?? where you got the information??

adiyon84

December 8th, 2011, 03:13 AM

Yup, I have read in newspaper before. In edge newspaper, I think. Not sure where. But nanti I find it and post the article here. :cheers:

silverian86

December 8th, 2011, 03:48 AM

What are we looking at?

???

^^really got sunway mall?? where you got the information??

They already announce in the press conference...it is part of their future project in Sunway.

silverian86

December 8th, 2011, 03:46 PM

MH Hotel offers bundle package

By DIANA YEOH
28 November 2011

http://www.nst.com.my/polopoly_fs/1.11624.1322407510!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_454/image.jpg

NEWLY opened MH Hotel Ipoh is promoting a "Bundle Package" from next month until March next year.
The 21-storey building has been dubbed the tallest hotel in the city.

The hotel is promoting the package for a two-day, one-night stay, which includes free usage of the health centre facility, breakfast or lunch at its coffee house and dinner at the Unique Seafood Restaurant.

The hotel has 111 rooms, all of which come with air-conditioning and a mini bar.

Guests have a choice of Deluxe, Executive, Family, Superior and Suite rooms, ranging from RM120 to RM888.

Chief operations officer David Loong said one of the hotel's unique features is its "Industrial Room", which is designed especially for the corporate class.

"The rooms have glass ceilings and walls with added amenities such as an electronic safe, laptop and handphone charger. Broadband Internet and daily laundry services are also provided," he said. The hotel, which is located in the "Golden Triangle of Ipoh", is a five minute drive from the Ipoh Selatan Toll.

"Currently, we have a branch in Kampar.

"We will be opening more branches in Sungei Siput, Chemor and Ipoh Soho," he said. For details, call 05-545 1000.

http://www.nst.com.my/polopoly_fs/1.11623.1322407463!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_454/image.jpg

http://www.nst.com.my/polopoly_fs/1.11622.1322407349!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_454/image.jpg

Read more: MH Hotel offers bundle package - Northern - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/streets/northern/mh-hotel-offers-bundle-package-1.11620#ixzz1fxF1rJHc