Ipoh - The Forgotten City [Archive]

jeeshyan

February 10th, 2006, 07:06 PM

New bus terminal for Ipoh

By CHRISTINA KOH

A TWO-HECTARE piece of land in Bandar Meru Raya has been identified for Ipoh’s permanent bus terminal.

Datuk Bandar Datuk Hasan Nawawi Abd Rahman said the terminal should be operational by 2015, the year when Perak was expected to attain developed status.

He said the new and modern terminal in Meru Raya was necessary to prevent congestion in the city.

Most bus companies are now operating from Medan Gopeng in the city after having relocated from the Medan Kidd station in October 2004.

“Meru Raya is expected to see tremendous growth with hotels and commercial centres coming up in the area.

“The state is applying for MSC status there.

“The location is also ideal for express buses because it is near the North-South Express-way Jelapang toll plaza,” Hasan Nawawi told reporters after the city council’s full board meeting in Ipoh on Wednesday.

On another matter, he said the council was looking at a few proposals from several companies to recycle waste produced by residents in the city.

He said fees proposed by the companies to recycle waste ranged from RM25 to RM35 per tonne, adding that Ipoh produced 600 tonnes of wastes per day.

“This would come to about RM18,000 a day or RM540,000 per month at RM30 per tonne which is quite costly,” Hasan Nawawi said.

He said he would prefer proposals which did not require any fees to be paid.

jeeshyan

February 10th, 2006, 07:08 PM

IPOH, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- The state government will focus on three aspects of development under the Ninth Malaysia Plan (9MP) to ensure Perak becomes a developed state by 2015.

They are raising the per capita income of the people, eradicating poverty and housing for squatters.

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Tajol Rosli Ghazali said all state exco members and department heads would meet on March 5 and 6 to discuss the development under the 9MP.

A total of 23 working papers would be discussed during the conference, he said after chairing a state exco meeting, here Wednesday.

Among the measures to be taken in poverty eradication would be to hold cross checking between agencies and head counts.

The district offices will be asked to gather data and take pictures of the houses of the hardcore poor to prevent duplication of aid, he said.

He said the state government would hold Perak Fair in Medan for four days from Feb 24 to introduce state products to Indonesia.

Among the products would be medication, education, housing and hotels.

"Two MoU would be signed on medication and education," he said.

The state is expected to receive more people from Medan looking for these services when Air Asia started a direct flight from Ipoh to Medan beginning from March 1, he said.

-- BERNAMA

aen

February 11th, 2006, 04:03 AM

wow..the new bus terminal will be in jelapang !!! it's like going to another district to catch a bus !! what the heck, i hope they will improve the public transport before that...

jeeshyan

February 28th, 2006, 10:19 AM

wow..the new bus terminal will be in jelapang !!! it's like going to another district to catch a bus !! what the heck, i hope they will improve the public transport before that...
So far from Ipoh City... Hopefully they have planned to build a link to town centre... like transit link or train.

themaster

February 28th, 2006, 10:44 AM

well, i think transit link or train will be impossible for ipoh one lah as I've lived in ipoh for soooooo many years.

nazrey

March 1st, 2006, 06:28 AM

Mayor: Good to plant fruit trees along roads
Wednesday March 1, 2006

FRUIT trees may be planted along roads within the Ipoh city limits to help green the area and “enrich the environment.”

Agreeing with a suggestion from city councillor T. Murugiah, Ipoh Datuk Bandar Datuk Hasan Nawawi Abdul Rahman said planting fruit trees along roads in Ipoh would be good for the environment.

“We can harvest the fruits or allow the public or birds to eat them,” he said when replying to points raised at the Ipoh City Council full board meeting yesterday.

Hasan Nawawi noted that planting fruit trees would also result in more oxygen being released into the environment.

He said the council would discuss ways on how the suggestion could be implemented, adding that the council needed to plant trees with fruits which the people and animals like to eat.

Earlier, Murugiah said he was fascinated with the way fruit trees were planted along roads at Nanning in China’s Guangxi province.

He said the roads there not only have flowering trees but also fruit trees which were harvested and sold.

Murugiah also proposed that the council set up a unit to help attract investors to Ipoh.

He said the city had a lot of empty industrial lots which could be sold to in-vestors.

Later, Hasan Nawawi blessed one of the council's 13 new rubbish compactors during a ceremony.

The council recently took delivery of the compactors which cost about RM2.99mil.

The council has a fleet of 54 rubbish compactors of which 60% are over 12 years old.

Hasan Nawawi said the new compactors were better because the cost of maintaining them was lower.

nazrey

March 1st, 2006, 06:29 AM

Airport runway extension to cost RM28m
Wednesday March 1, 2006
Report by HAH FOONG LIAN

IT will cost RM28mil to ex-tend the runway of the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport in Ipoh to accommodate the Airbus aircraft.

Ipoh Datuk Bandar Datuk Hasan Nawawi Abdul Rahman said he was informed of the cost by Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Tajol Rosli Ghazali.

He said Tajol Rosli told him that an initial study showed that the cost of extending the runway and land compensation would come to RM28mil.

Hasan Nawawi said the state government was serious about the project as it wanted to turn the Ipoh airport into an international one.

He said the state government had asked for an allocation for the project under the Ninth Malaysia Plan, failing which it would come up with its own funds to extend the runway.

Hasan Nawawi said the present 700m-long runway, which can accommodate the Boeing 737, needed to be extended by another 400m to accommodate the Airbus.

He also said direct flights between Guangzhou in China and Ipoh might be introduced next year.

On another matter, he said 500 students from Nanning in China’s Guangxi province were expected to come to a private college here in June to learn English.

“In our recent visit to Nanning, its mayor Lin Guoqiang was interested to have an education tie-up with Ipoh.

“The mayor is keen to have Nanning students studying here because Ipoh is a Cantonese-speaking city like Nanning,” Hasan Nawawi said after chairing the Ipoh City Council full board meeting yesterday.

He said Lin also noted that the cost of living in Ipoh was cheaper and that the city was safe.

nazrey

March 1st, 2006, 06:30 AM

Call to upgrade port and airport
Wednesday March 1, 2006

PERAK needs to upgrade its Lumut Port and Sultan Azlan Shah Airport to make the state more attractive to foreign investors.

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Moha-mad Tajol Rosli Ghazali said the need to upgrade the two ports was voiced out to him by investors from Taipei.

The investors, he said, also hoped that the Ipoh Lumut road could be upgraded.

“They also hope to see if we can improve on our delivery system.

“We are looking into all the re-quests as our objective is to ensure Perak is really attractive to the foreign investors,” he told reporters af-ter receiving a courtesy call from newly appointed Taipei Investors’ Association in Malaysia president Datuk Dr Ting Chung Cheng at his office in Ipoh recently.

Also present were Taipei Inves-tors’ Association in Malaysia Perak Branch chairman Huan Liang Chi (right) and Perak MCA chairman Da-tuk Ong Ka Chuan.

Tajol Rosli said Taipei remained to be one of the state highest investments, having a total of 50 companies set up in Perak so far.

The latest investment it received from Taiwan, he said, was the setting up of a factory producing frui-tose in Sungkai.

The factory, built with an investment worth RM112mil, was scheduled to be in operational in Septem-ber, he said.

He said more investments were expected to come following his meeting with Taiwanese businessmen during a trade mission in June.

“During the trip, we are targeting companies involved in the biodiesel industry to invest in Perak,” he added.

White_soX

March 1st, 2006, 07:33 AM

No use to upgrade Ipoh airport

themaster

March 1st, 2006, 09:56 AM

why????

bobdikl

March 2nd, 2006, 10:10 PM

Because sooner or later it will become part of KL suburb. ?

jeeshyan

March 4th, 2006, 07:01 AM

No use to upgrade Ipoh airport
Since AirAsia want to fly Airbus to Ipoh, it is time to let this airport extend.

White_soX

March 4th, 2006, 07:10 AM

jeeshyan

March 4th, 2006, 09:16 AM

Eventhough AirAsia flying to Ipoh, there no need to extend anything since MAS use them easily for domestic flights, AirAsia don't need luxury for their passengers, perhaps small airport and cheap handling is on of their wish list in Ipoh.
Since there will be direct flights between Guangzhou in China and Ipoh, airport must extend in order to become an international airport.

nazrey

March 7th, 2006, 06:44 AM

Market to get a facelift
Monday March 6, 2006
By SYLVIA LOOI

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PREVENTING DENGUE FEVER:Fogging being
carried out at the central market.

THE Housing and Local Government Ministry has allocated RM2.9mil to spruce up the central market in Ipoh.

Announcing this, state executive councillor Datuk Tan Cheng Meng said Perak MCA chief Datuk Ong Ka Chuan received the good news two days ago.

“Work will start this year,” he said, adding that refurbishment work was expected to be completed within the year.

Tan, who is state Health, Science and Environment Committee chairman, was speaking to reporters after a fogging exercise at the market recently.

”The Ipoh City Council has been entrusted to carry out the project,” he noted.

The state government, he said, also agreed that the market should not be relocated.

“If the market is relocated, the city will be dead,” he said.

On the fogging, Tan said: “Six of the 15 dengue victims in Ipoh are traders at the market.”

jeeshyan

March 21st, 2006, 05:35 AM

Ipoh society to restore temple

BY SYLVIA LOOI

IPOH: A 100-year-old temple, which was almost swallowed by the jungle, will be restored.

This is the aim of the Ipoh Benevolent Society which unearthed the temple after it was “lost” for 32 years.

According to association adviser Lye Pak Weng, the Da Xiong Bao Dian temple was discovered last year when the society was building a second Amitabha Liberating Pond at the site near the Kuan Yin Tong temple at Jalan Raja Dr Nazrin Shah (previously Jalan Gopeng).

ALL INTACT: The interior of the temple that was unearthed by the Ipoh Benevolent Society when it was in the midst of constructing a pond. --Starpix by SAIFUL BAHRI
The pond is built for devotees to release fish, a common religious practice.

“When we went inside the temple with the Perak Heritage Society, we found that the walls and facade were all intact.

“Based on the architecture, we estimate that the temple is over a century old,” he told reporters after the visit of State Urban and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Chang Ko Youn yesterday.

Lye said they would be working with the Perak Heritage Society to determine the temple’s origins and how it was built.

He said the Ipoh Benevolent Society planned to remove the earth covering the temple and turn it into a tourist attraction.

CURIOUS PASSER-BY: A member of the public checking out the temple which was discovered near the Kuan Yin Tong temple at Jalan Raja Dr Nazrin Shah in Ipoh.
“We will need about RM200,000 for the clean-up exercise,” he added.

Meanwhile, Chang urged devotees who had previously prayed at the temple or the temple’s committee members to come forward and assist the society.

“I will also ask officers from the Perak Geological Department to check the stability of the site,” he said.

Those interested in helping the society can contact Lye at 016-545 2370.

nazrey

March 30th, 2006, 05:00 AM

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globocentric

March 30th, 2006, 06:29 AM

Since AirAsia want to fly Airbus to Ipoh, it is time to let this airport extend.

Air Asia will be using A320 which is designed to carry the same amount of passengers as the B737. Therefore, the runway extension is not warranted. It is only warranted for other Airbus aircraft such as A330 or A340 and Ipoh will not see scheduled services by these aircraft anyway as MAS is already unable to fill up their B737 for their fights to Ipoh. I think it is more beneficial to built a high speed train line between Ipoh and KLIA

globocentric

March 30th, 2006, 06:31 AM

Since there will be direct flights between Guangzhou in China and Ipoh, airport must extend in order to become an international airport.

Where is the market for that flight? If JB cannot sustain international flights, dont even contemplate the prospects of Ipoh doing so

White_soX

March 30th, 2006, 06:51 AM

When is there any annoucement guangzhou-Ipoh..........Ipoh hardly can do KUL-IPH, that's the only schedulr commercial route.

globocentric

March 30th, 2006, 04:32 PM

When is there any annoucement guangzhou-Ipoh..........Ipoh hardly can do KUL-IPH, that's the only schedulr commercial route.

You are right. only one flight a day on that route and MAS cant even sustain it. They incurred losses for that route and will withdraw pretty soon i think. The problem is not whether the runway should be extended, it's whether the airport should be closed down or not as an airport that handles one commercial flight a day is not economically viable

White_soX

March 30th, 2006, 11:30 PM

^^^^^^to say is, Ipoh should open for light aircraft-flying clib, air force, private etc., well, KUL-IPH is not that far apart, perhaps tourists rely on ground transportation to ipoh for scenery, don't wanna miss green malaysian enviroment after come from far away.

jeeshyan

April 10th, 2006, 08:20 AM

Government To Revive Double Tracking Project ?

By Alan Ting

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to revive the multi-billion ringgit double-tracking project for the northern sector in the next few years after it has been deferred in 2003.

The revival of the project has been accepted by the government and was given priority for implementation.

"It has been approved and expected to be announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi soon," a transport industry source told Bernama, Wednesday.

He said the project was part of the master plan to develop the northern region to be the regional hub for the halal food processing centre and there was a need for an efficient rail link for the transportation of products.

"The other consideration for the revival of the project is that the existing double tracking project between Rawang and Ipoh is near completion. Therefore, it is only logical that we extend it," he said, adding the existing single track has limited capacity.

The Ipoh-Rawang stretch costing RM4.6 billion is 82 per cent completed and will be ready in 2007.

"The existing single track has to be shared along with the passenger's train as well as cargo train movements. The frequencies cannot be increased unless you have double track," he said.

In April last year, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy said the ministry has forwarded a proposal to revive the double tracking project -- mainly covering the northern portion and not the whole double tracking project as proposed earlier.

He was quoted as saying on April 25 last year that a major portion of the budget allocation for transportation under the Ninth Malaysia Plan would go towards the development of the railways.

In December 2003, the government announced the deferment of the RM14.5 billion electrified double-tracking project, which was earlier jointly awarded to Malaysia Mining Corporation Bhd and Gamuda Bhd.

The deferment affected the northern stretch from Ipoh to Padang Besar and the southern sector from Seremban to Johor Baharu.

-- BERNAMA

Mosaic

April 10th, 2006, 09:57 AM

Where is Ipoh located?.

TYW

April 11th, 2006, 05:36 AM

Where is Ipoh located?.

Ipoh is located about half way between KL and Penang;)

jeeshyan

April 11th, 2006, 06:54 AM

Where is Ipoh located?.
About 150km from Penang and 200km from Kuala Lumpur.

Pablo

April 14th, 2006, 02:48 AM

^^..U know, i tot that from KL to Ipoh is shorter distance than from Penang to Ipoh:D

myf282828

April 14th, 2006, 06:39 AM

Where is the market for that flight? If JB cannot sustain international flights, dont even contemplate the prospects of Ipoh doing so

On paper, population in Ipoh is higher than JB. I don't know how many of those have not changed their IC addresses if they are already work outside Ipoh :) . Nonetheless, Ipoh is quite big and it has high population of Chinese (around 75%) and most of them are cantonese. Hence IPH-Guangzhou may be viable for low cost airliner. For JB, it may be too close to Singapore.

astrid

April 14th, 2006, 09:06 PM

yes its a forgotten city yet don people forgot about Micheal Yeo.
I guess not just ipoh but perak. remember and recall a lot of perakian working around Malaysia and they got pretty good credit and become famous. don forgot our perak Sultan is the best.

White_soX

April 14th, 2006, 09:10 PM

Perak is not forgotten, Perak has lots of nice sceneries especially when you drive along the higway, iirc they have tunnel, rocks, the highway rest area food, the landslide happen ages ago with new highway construct around it-it's all good! And my dad say there is a waterfall if you see properly from the highway.

myf282828

April 16th, 2006, 03:01 PM

View from Meru

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forrestcat

April 22nd, 2006, 05:06 AM

jeeshyan

April 26th, 2006, 11:26 AM

My kampung is in Ipoh and I would like to say that Ipoh is a nice and tranquil city to live in. It may have not much excitement as KL ,JB or Penang, but the atmosphere in Ipoh is very suitable for students, hence many top students and excellent schools are in Ipoh.

Ipoh will never be forgotten.

I look forward for the Rawang-Ipoh electrified double link railway to finish, it'd be easier and safer to travel to Ipoh more frequently. :)
Yes... Ipoh never be forgotten...

Besides the Rawang-Ipoh Double Track, hope that the AirAsia Ipoh-KL, Ipoh-Kuching, Ipoh-KK, Ipoh-GuangZhou, Ipoh-Medan, Ipoh-HK and etc.. will bring more business opportunities to Ipoh.

jeeshyan

April 26th, 2006, 11:29 AM

^^..U know, i tot that from KL to Ipoh is shorter distance than from Penang to Ipoh:D
It is shorter, but if from Pulau Pinang (Georgetown) to Ipoh, may be it need same time with Ipoh-KL.

Vince

April 26th, 2006, 11:39 PM

It saddens me that most pictures taken of cities in Penisula Malaysia appear hazy these days.....air pollution seems to be the norm these days.

jeeshyan

May 6th, 2006, 10:59 AM

It saddens me that most pictures taken of cities in Penisula Malaysia appear hazy these days.....air pollution seems to be the norm these days.
Really? Where you take the pictures? Kuala Lumpur or Ipoh?

Vince

May 7th, 2006, 12:34 AM

Really? Where you take the pictures? Kuala Lumpur or Ipoh?

Look at the Ipoh photo above. Isn't it hazy? I remember back in the 80s when most cities looked clear even from a great distance.

jeeshyan

June 8th, 2006, 12:21 PM

Look at the Ipoh photo above. Isn't it hazy? I remember back in the 80s when most cities looked clear even from a great distance.
Recently the API is higher than the pass... Our air is polluted.

Nowadays is hard to see KLCC twin towers from Jalan Duta PLUS highway.

nazrey

August 12th, 2006, 06:34 AM

Upset over project on green lung
Saturday August 12, 2006

RESIDENTS of Taman Tasek Jaya in Ipoh are upset that their football field has been taken over for the expansion of a surau.

“Without informing us, they bulldozed the trees on the field and started work last week,” said Kooi Nam Sung who led 30 residents to hand over a memorandum on the matter to Datuk Bandar Datuk Mohamad Rafiai Moktar last Tuesday.

The memorandum was received by a council employee.

Kooi, a spokesman for the residents, said they were not against the project but it should not take up the entire field.

Kooi, 54, who has been staying at the housing estate for 30 years, said residents had started a signature campaign to appeal to the state to reconsider.

Ipoh Barat MP M. Kulasegaran, who was also present, questioned the state’s approval of the project because the field was the residents' green lung.

“This is not the first time that open spaces in the city here are being taken over by buildings,” he said, citing Taman Risah in First Garden and Taman Kledang in Jalan Silibin which had been taken over to build a petrol station and supermarket respectively.

State Urban and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Chang Ko Youn said he would look into the matter.

nazrey

August 12th, 2006, 06:36 AM

Starbucks opens outlet in Ipoh
Thursday August 10, 2006
TheStar

COFFEE lovers in Ipoh rejoiced when the town's much-anticipated first Starbucks Coffee store opened recently at Ipoh Parade.

The familiar green logo can now be spotted at the main entrance of the shopping mall.

The store is at a spanking new 185.81 sq m outlet that can accommodate up to 120 customers.

Berjaya Starbucks Coffee Company Sdn Bhd marketing and communications senior manager Sydney Quays said the store was the country's 69th outlet.

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PLACE TO UNWIND: A clown inviting shoppers into the new outlets

He said it would provide customers a place to unwind.

“We want to give our Ipoh customers the Starbucks experience by creating a space for them to relax with their favourite book or meet up with friends for a good cup of coffee,” he said.

To celebrate the opening, every 10th customer was presented with exclusive Starbucks Coffee premium merchandise.

Those who spent above RM18 were rewarded with an exclusive Starbucks Coffee ceramic mug.

Free samples of the refreshing Java Chip Frappuccino Blended Coffee were also served during the event.

Quays said the Starbucks Frap-puccino blended coffee beverages were popular and would “certainly be well accepted in Ipoh.”

ckkc

August 14th, 2006, 01:35 PM

Ipoh doesn't have many high rise buildings. Despite being 3rd largest city in Malaysia, the city doesn't look big and most of the high rise building are about 10 storey high, am quite surprised. Of coz a city doesn't have to have skyscrapers, but all the while I expect Ipoh to look something like Kuching or Melaka if not JB and Penang, until I visited the city.
I like Ipoh anyway especially the old and charming buildings coz I think they are pretty unique. I like the cleanliness as well. Kudos to the city council for keeping the city clean.Hah, will make a visit again coz i have many friends in Ipoh.

ncon

August 14th, 2006, 03:20 PM

interesting and clean city :eek:

waht i only knoe abt IPOH is the Famous HOR-FUN ! :D

anyone care to introduce Ipoh Hor fun to me ?? :D (like how it started and post pic ifu can :D !! )

slby

August 14th, 2006, 06:02 PM

nazrey

August 23rd, 2006, 06:17 AM

Ipoh airport able to handle crises
Tuesday August 22, 2006
By CLARA CHOOI
TheStar

THE Sultan Azlan Shah Air-port in Ipoh is ready to handle crises such as airplane crashes, said its manager Mahmud Fauzi Kadir.

“Save for several minor glit-ches in our emergency plan, I can confidently say we are ready to handle any disaster,” he said after presiding over a full-scale emergency drill at the airport in Ipoh recently.

The priority in all emergency situations, added Mahmud Fau-zi, was the casualties.

“If a plane crashes, the most important thing is whether the passengers are alive or in critical condition,” he said.

The Royal Malaysian Police, Fire and Rescue, and Public De-fence departments (JPA3), St John Ambulance, Red Crescent Society and Airport Health, Na-tional Security Council were among the agencies which would rush to people’s aid in such emergencies.

“The airport authorities will set up the crash site scene consisting of the red, yellow and green zones and monitor movement of the rescue personnel.

“The zones determine which authority is allowed to enter where. It is to smoothen the rescue flow,” he said.

He added, however, that those involved in the drill should have taken things more seriously.

“If this were really an emergency situation, people would be running around, not taking strolls.

“We need these drills to re-flect the real thing because you never know when disaster may strike,” he said.

In the drill involving some 300 people, a Boeing 737-300 from Bangkok carrying 25 passengers and five crewmembers had to make an emergency lan-ding after its first engine fai- led.

After its call of a ‘Full Emer-gency Imminent Crash’ reached the airport’s Air Traffic Control unit (PKTU), directives were sent out to the police, ambulance unit, hospital, the Airport Fire and Rescue and other agencies.

Within 15 minutes of the call, the mock plane crashed and burst into flames on the runway as it was still carrying enough fuel for another 90 mi-nutes.

Firemen then put out the flames while the ambulance proceeded to tag victims into critical, semi-critical, non-cri-tical and dead categories du-ring the one-hour rescue operation.

Mahmud Fauzi said the drill was in compliance with re-quirements by the Internatio-nal Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) for all airports in Malaysia to conduct full-scale crash exercises once every two years.

“Next, we are hoping to conduct drills for hostage situations or bomb threats,” he said.

jansej

September 3rd, 2006, 11:25 PM

sorry about the very blur photo.. something catch my eyes from this highway is the lamp post.. quite short compare to the standard ones and nice shape too.. anyone saw it before and would like to elaborate more? thanks..

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Saigoneseguy

September 3rd, 2006, 11:40 PM

Ipod is very nice!

Very Controversial

September 4th, 2006, 08:37 AM

Ipod is very nice!

Did you purposely spell Ipoh like that? :)

jeeshyan

September 5th, 2006, 09:15 AM

Did you purposely spell Ipoh like that? :)
Hahah... Ipoh and Ipod also nice... :)

jeeshyan

September 5th, 2006, 09:18 AM

jeeshyan

September 5th, 2006, 09:27 AM

Plan to set up ring roads

By CHRISTINA KOH

TRAFFIC within the city area in Ipoh will be smoother after the Perak Government completes ongoing projects to establish and link inner, middle and outer ring roads.

State Urban and Local Go-vernment Committee chairman Datuk Chang Ko Youn said the state has already identified the roads that would allow motorists to avoid the city centre, hence reducing congestion.

He cited roads like Jalan Bendahara and Jalan Leong Boon Swee as inner ring roads, while outer ring roads included the Ipoh-Lumut highway and Jalan Tasek.

However, he said, the state was working to connect certain areas such as Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah Selatan to Jalan Lahat.

“For instance, a motorist from Jalan Pasir Puteh who wants to travel to Falim or Menglembu could instead use the Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah Selatan way.

“At the moment, we are looking for the funds to link Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah Selatan up to Jalan Lahat.

“The cost is quite high because of the bridge there,” he said after giving away 2,000 flags to taxi drivers at the Medan Gopeng terminal in Ipoh recently.

Chang said the setting up of the ring roads was part of Perak’s efforts to improve the traffic system.

It was one way to solve the massive congestion caused by rush hour traffic at certain roads in the city where premier schools were located.

According to the Ipoh Structural Plan, such schools should be relocated outside the city to ease the congestion.

“But the state government received many protests from parents and school authorities, so we have decided not to move them unless the school authorities plan to relocate.

“Then we will help them relocate,” he said, adding that the state would establish the ring roads in stages.

Among the schools in the city centre that saw major congestion were SM Sam Tet, SM Ave Maria Convent, St Michael’s Institution, SM Convent and SM Perempuan Methodist (MGS).

jeeshyan

September 5th, 2006, 09:31 AM

Ipoh’s movie makeover

By CHAN LI LEEN

IPOH: The transformation of a row of dilapidated pre-war buildings along Jalan Chung On Siew here into a World War II street scene of Shanghai is drawing crowds of film fans and curious onlookers.

For the past few days, motorists would slow down to watch workers labouring on the set of the latest movie by Oscar-winning Taiwanese director Ang Lee, Lust, Caution.

The workers have put up prop signboards, installed street lamps of bygone days and have even constructed a replica of a double-decker tram for use during the filming.

The Taiwanese-born director, who won a Best Director Oscar earlier this year for Brokeback Mountain, was expected to shoot his spy thriller in parts of the city from tomorrow.

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SHANGHAI SETTING: A replica of a double-decker tram rests in front of a row of shophouses in Jalan Chung On Siew as workers put up street lamps to depict a scene of war-time Shanghai.
Filming is also set to take place at Jalan Bandar Timah, Jalan Panglima, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Jalan Chua Cheng Bok, Jalan Che Wan, Jalan Sultan Yusuf, Jalan Dato’ Maharajalela and Jalan Pasar here.

Based on a 26-page short story by famed Chinese writer Eileen Chang, Lust, Caution will star Cannes best actor winner Tony Leung, Chinese-American pop star Wang Lee-Hom and mainland newcomer Tang Wei.

The story revolves around a group of patriotic students who plot to assassinate an intelligence chief in the Japan-backed Chinese government during World War II.

Leung plays the intelligence officer while Wang and Tang portray the students.

sc4

September 5th, 2006, 10:40 AM

^^Hopefully they retain the prop settings after filming like the prop sets in Anna and the King in Batu Gajah.......but highly unlikely.....It'd be a good tourist attraction.

The Cebuano Exultor

September 5th, 2006, 02:24 PM

What is the population of Ipoh and its subsequent metropolitan area (if there is any)?

Is Ipoh's airport handling international flights? If yes...what are the international routes that it serves?

Thanks in advance. :)

adiyon84

November 17th, 2006, 03:34 AM

Hi.. The Cebuano Exultor, the population of Ipoh is 692 247 according to the world gazetteer and his metropolitan areas are about 974 151 and maybe reach million next year :) there are a little international flight flying to Ipoh such as Medan, Indonesia. Now I heard that one airline company called ASMARA flight want to flying to the city, but not very sure where it's flying to...

Perhaps others can help??? :D

AhChuan

November 17th, 2006, 11:14 AM

^^ Waoh....can't believe Ipoh metropolitan pop. nearly a million!!!

Hahaha.....ASMARA??? A flight company??

redstone

November 18th, 2006, 07:22 AM

Nice place!!

redstone

November 18th, 2006, 07:23 AM

myf282828

November 20th, 2006, 03:28 PM

The entrance to Ipoh...

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myf282828

November 20th, 2006, 03:40 PM

Ipoh street level.

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KhApZ!

November 21st, 2006, 02:48 AM

:eek:

How can something like this happen??? Forgotten temple??? :eek:

I think this could be the temple a few kilometers out of silibin area...There is a secret waterfall behind the temple (a longg walk thru the jungle to get there) and if you climb to the top (after the long walk) the path is blocked by 3 tridents...We were too scared to continue walking...My grandmas friend said that it is a hindu holy place and we were not pure enough to enter or something like that...When I go back to Malaysia next month I will check it out again!

PS. I really think buildings in Ipoh need re rendering and a nice coat of paint...The building styles are very nice but they look so rundown!!

PPS. My mistake, it is not the same temple.
Also, has anyone got a picture of the Mcdonalds in the city center? They did that cuilding up soo nicely :)

Pablo

November 22nd, 2006, 01:22 PM

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/3031/a200611152qe1.jpg
wat happen to those shop houses?

James Foong

November 22nd, 2006, 02:59 PM

wat happen to those shop houses?

Forgotten. :)

baqthier

November 22nd, 2006, 04:40 PM

wah really? Tot is was during CNY or other festive tutup kedai day.

myf282828

November 25th, 2006, 02:27 AM

Guys, check the date, taken on Nov 19, 2006, SUNDAY lah, all kedai closed for business...:)

adiyon84

November 25th, 2006, 02:04 PM

ahaks... so funny lah... :lol:

adiyon84

November 26th, 2006, 05:18 AM

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh33.jpg

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adiyon84

November 26th, 2006, 05:31 AM

another pics... the first one is not so clear..

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh23.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh29.jpg

Vince

November 27th, 2006, 04:31 AM

Guys, check the date, taken on Nov 19, 2006, SUNDAY lah, all kedai closed for business...:)

But the Kedais look so dilapidated and are devoid of any shop signs.....I don't think they are just closed for buisiness.

TYW

December 8th, 2006, 02:42 PM

Forgotten. :)

LOL!!!

forgotten temple, forgotten shophouses. Ipoh will really be forgotten one day :D

:jk:

James Foong

December 8th, 2006, 02:47 PM

But then, we wont forget the famous phrase..."IPOH MARIIIIIII".

jeeshyan

December 15th, 2006, 03:29 PM

13-12-2006: UEM World to complete Rawang-Ipoh project for RM766.97m
By Gan Yen Kuan
Email us your feedback at fd@bizedge.com

The Rawang-Ipoh electrified double track rail project is back on track after UEM World Bhd received government approval to undertake the project for a contract sum of RM766.97 million.

UEM World said on Dec 13 the government had accepted its offer to complete the project and a formal contract would be executed soon.

The contract would involve the construction, completion, testing, commissioning and maintenance of the railway track.

“The period of the contract is for 22 months, commencing from June 1, 2005 to March 31, 2007,” it said, adding more details of the contract would be made available upon announcement of the execution of the contract.

UEM World added it intended to novate the contract to its 57.1% subsidiary UEM Builders Bhd upon the execution of the contract.

UEM Builders’ unit, UEM Construction Sdn Bhd, had been undertaking the works for the double track rail project on an interim basis since its appointment by the government on June 1, 2005.

UEM Construction took over the multi-billion ringgit project, which was 88% completed by former main contractor DRB-Hicom Bhd.

DRB-Hicom had pulled out of the contract after being owed by the government for dues on work already done as well as RM700 million in variation orders.

UEM World and UEM Builders share prices closed two sen higher to RM1.71 and RM1.39, respectively. DRB-Hicom was unchanged at RM1.58.

brain_failure

December 15th, 2006, 05:19 PM

nazrey

December 17th, 2006, 06:17 AM

Perak to push on with runway extension plan
Sunday December 17, 2006
TheStar

LUMUT: Perak will continue with its plans to extend the runway at the under-used Sultan Azlan Shah Airport next year.

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Tajol Rosli Ghazali said the extension would allow larger aircraft like the Airbus A320 to land in Ipoh.

He said a local consultant had estimated that it would cost RM40mil to extend the runway to make it 1,981m long.

Declining to give a timeframe when the runway will be ready, Tajol Rosli said: “We have to do it quickly, and we have to acquire the land needed for it.”

Tajol Rosli said this yesterday after launching the new manufacturing facility of Impsa (M) Sdn Bhd, a leading manufacturer of ship-to-shore and rubber-tyre gantry cranes, here yesterday.

In September, it was reported that low-cost airline AirAsia was forced to suspend its popular Ipoh-Senai flights.

The airline had quoted the short runway at the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport as one of the reasons for suspending its four weekly flights.

On a related matter, Tajol Rosli said the Transport Ministry had given its approval for airlines to operate from the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport to Bangkok, Haadyai, Phuket, Jakarta and Kota Kinabalu, but not to Singapore.

This, he said, was because negotiations with the island republic were still ongoing.

nazrey

December 17th, 2006, 06:59 AM

Longer runway vital, so Perak to go it alone
17 Dec 2006
Brenda Lim
NewStraitTimes

MANJUNG: With or without federal funding, Perak will go ahead with extending the landing strip of its airport in Ipoh.

"We have asked the federal government for money, but since it’s a necessity, we’ll do it — as long as the federal government allows flights in and out of the airport," said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Tajol Rosli Ghazali.

He said the 2km airstrip would be lengthened by more than 400m to enable planes the size of an A320 Airbus to land.

The RM40 million project would entail some acquisition of private land, but is a scaled-down version of a RM151 million proposal, that included extending the terminal and shifting the fire station at the Sultan Azlan Shah airport.

He also said the airstrip’s ideal length would be 2.2km and with the other components included, would cost RM158 million.

Tajol Rosli met Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy on Wednesday and obtained the ministry’s approval for flights to and from the airport, except those involving Singapore.

"We can fly from Ipoh to Bangkok, Hat Yai, Phuket, Jakarta, Labuan or Sabah," he said at the launch of Impsa Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s new manufacturing plant for ship-to-shore cranes and hydropower turbines and generators.

Tajol also said there might be a pipeline linking an oil refinery in Kedah to Kelantan, passing through Lumut and Grik. He hoped Manjung would become a hub for industries related to marine, oil and gas, and biofuels.

TYW

January 2nd, 2007, 09:06 AM

Perak is to attain developed status by 2015 right? But Kedah's Vision 2010 shows that Kedah will attain developed status 5 years earlier than Perak. From what I see, Perak is far more developed than Kedah (correct me if i'm wrong) This is only my opinion, no mean to offend my friends, Kedahan. Somehow, Kedah is developing fast for the past few years especially in industrial sector, and it is possible Kedah will catch up Perak but not within these 4 years

all this developed status thing should not be taken seriously. Penang is supposed to achieve "developed status" in 2010 also, at the same time as Kedah. I believe Penang is more than 20 years ahead of Kedah in terms of development. besides that, Penang is so much more developed than many so called "cities" all around Malaysia but it is still in municipal level. clearly, this "status" is just to satisfy certain people.

nazrey

January 29th, 2007, 03:26 PM

forrestcat

January 29th, 2007, 03:49 PM

But then, we wont forget the famous phrase..."IPOH MARIIIIIII".

There's a new hip hop music titled 'Ipoh Mali' ,by Too Phat I think.Heard it on Mix FM.

brain_failure

January 29th, 2007, 05:02 PM

A panoramic view of the southern Ipoh taken from the rooftop parking lot of Jusco shopping center in the morning.
by Stinkee Beek (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stinkee/94805966/)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/41/94805966_f1ef0bd3bb_b.jpg

Ipoh Panorama
by WrldVoyagr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wrldvoyagr/348293080/)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/348293080_d3d024a7ce_b.jpg

Hey, there's a high rise building under construction as seen in the picture. Who say there's no tall building in Ipoh? How tall is the building? Wat is it?..a hotel or office building?

nazrey

January 31st, 2007, 05:53 AM

One-stop auto centre for Ipoh
Wednesday January 31, 2007
TheStar

IPOH: Bandar Meru Raya, a new township that is being developed as Perak’s Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) hub, will soon become a centre for the motor vehicle retail trade.

Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Tajol Rosli Ghazali said a 5ha site at the township had been allocated to build Ipoh Auto City, which would bring dealers and operators in the motor vehicle business under one roof.

He said the centre located along the North-South Expressway near Jelapang here would become a major crowd puller, hence boosting economic activities.

The project between PCB Development and LS Associates Sdn Bhd would be the second in the country after a similar centre in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, he said.

Speaking after witnessing the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two companies at the Perak Techno Trade Centre here on Monday, Tajol Rosli said a car museum for vintage cars would also be built there.

The cars, belonging to royalty and VIPs, would also be available for rent on special occasions, he said.

“We hope Ipoh Auto City will become one of the must-visit stopovers for those travelling along the highway,” he added.

Tajol Rosli said other development plans in the pipeline was a “Shoes City” with the relocation of 400 shoemakers in Menglembu to the township.

“A huge food court complex selling Ipoh’s best food will also be built there,” he said.

LS Associates chairman Tan Sri Adzmi Wahab said Ipoh Auto City could accommodate dealers for all the 35 brands of cars available in the country, and it would include showroom space for second-hand cars.

Other facilities to be made available are insurance and finance services, car accessories stores, workshops, and counters for Road Transport Department and Puspakom to process the transactions.

“Once operational, one will not need to travel to different locations or be caught in traffic to check on choices and prices of car,” he said, adding that the centre would be completed in August next year.

nazrey

February 20th, 2007, 09:33 AM

RM700m more for Sunway City Ipoh
Tuesday February 20, 2007
By CHAN LI LEEN IN IPOH
TheStar

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From left: Sunway City Ipoh assistant general manager Woo Kok Weng, Ong
Pang Yen and Lost World of Tambun general manager Calvin Ho at the show
unit of Lakeside Homes.

IPOH: Integrated resort township Sunway City Ipoh, a joint venture between Sunway City Bhd (SunCity) and the Perak government, is poised to receive another RM700mil investment over the next seven to 10 years.

During this period, 2,000 medium- and high-end residential units would be added to the existing 962 units, said SunCity senior general manager Ong Pang Yen.

“The new units will be a mixture of landed properties and high-rise apartments and condominiums,” he told StarBiz.

Ong said plans also included over 100 units of “innovative commercial properties” and a RM30mil entertainment zone that would capitalise on the success of the newly opened Rum Jungle at the Lost World of Tambun theme park.

“A major development already taking place is a world-class hot spring spa and resort that will put Sunway City Ipoh on the international tourism map.
“It will have spa treatment rooms, hot spring pools at different temperatures, food and beverage outlets, as well as 25 chalets,” he said, noting that the first phase would cost RM70mil.

Ong revealed that Koreans and Japanese would make up the bulk of potential buyers of properties in Sunway City Ipoh.

“Many who have visited the township are excited at the prospect of residing here under the Malaysia My Second Home programme.

“What excites them most, besides the natural beauty and serenity of the site, is the Tambun Hot Springs,” he said.

Spanning 520ha in Tambun, the project has reached a gross development value of almost RM500mil since it was revived in 2002, according to Ong.

Sunway City Ipoh will launch its latest cluster bungalows, Lakeside Homes, today. The bungalows are priced from RM422,000 and the first eight buyers will get an ang pow worth RM23,000 each.

ntly1

February 20th, 2007, 02:37 PM

adiyon84

February 21st, 2007, 04:23 AM

PERAK TOURISM HUB

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Although Ipoh is strategically located midway between Penang and KL along the North-South Expressway, it is often bypassed by both northbound and south bound travelers opting for the convenience of the designated rest and service areas for their journey breaks.

Even those outstation folks who yearn for a taste of the famous Ngah Choi Kai (bean sprouts chicken) are hesitant to leave the highway to traverse the network of the one-way street system, which only comes with ease to locals and those familiar with the inner city. Need to buy chicken biscuits for the family back home.

Getting the best means taking Exit 135 and detouring to Kampar, where the ‘original’ kai chai peang are demanded by those with discerning taste buds.

These little inconveniences of getting the best of Perak will soon be a thing of the past with the launching of a one-stop resource centre at the capital city.

Known as the Perak Tourism Hub, this commercial complex will showcase what Perak State has to offer, all in a single location. With the first phase projected to be completed by mid-2009, the Perak Tourism Hub has the endorsement of the Perak State Government to not only bring together the resources to improve the tourism industry in this region but also to invigorate development towards a more progressive state.

As a source centre, the Perak Tourism Hub will be a place where both foreign tourists and Malaysians can get basic information on the many tourist places in Perak. State-of-the-art information booths equipped with interactive maps, itinerary planners, resource directory, video and audio presentations will not only provide locations of the best recreational and eating spots, the helpful behind-the counter assistants will also be able to get you there.

Route maps for those who choose to drive on their own or bookings of transportation services to the selected venues may also be arranged on the spot, thanks to the centralized information network. You may also book accommodations or check availability for not only five-star hotels but also small motels and inns throughout the state. Food outlets and retail shops for local products at this one-stop centre also eliminate the need to drive around the state in search of the best white-coffee to go with your tambun biscuits or kaya-and-buttered toast. They all come to you… here in one strategic location.

Only a mere three-minute drive from the South Ipoh Exit, the Perak Tourism Hub marks its strategic spot with its 18-storey four towers looming skyward from its five-level 475,000 sq feet base.

As the landmark building in Ipoh, the Perak Tourism Hub will also be equipped with the latest IT, telecommunication, internet WiFi ready and security facilities, making it the most comprehensive and premier venue for both business and recreational purposes. Large banquet, exhibition and conference halls, meeting rooms and business centre are just some of the other facilities provided together with gyms, spas and health centre.

The four towers will also house the 1st and only all-suite service apartments in Ipoh by providing accommodation facilities for conference guests, business travelers or just any visitors from out of town. Emerald Capital will be entering into Hospitality services as well.

www.emerald-capital.com

Location:

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adiyon84

February 21st, 2007, 04:26 AM

Ipoh dijangka miliki hotel baru RM80 juta

Oleh Ridzuan Yop

MBI, syarikat berminat berunding bagi tentukan kesesuaian lokasi serta semua keperluan berkaitan.

IPOH: Bandaraya Ipoh bakal mempunyai sebuah lagi hotel bernilai RM80 juta dengan 500 bilik yang akan dibina berhampiran Jalan Istana di sini.

Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Mohd Tajol Rosli Ghazali, berkata sebuah syarikat berminat untuk membina hotel berkenaan bagi memenuhi keperluan industri perhotelan di Perak.

Beliau berkata, syarikat berkenaan kini berunding dengan Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh (MBI) bagi menentukan kesesuaian lokasi serta semua keperluan berkaitan.

Katanya, selain itu, hotel berkenaan akan dibina di kawasan seluas dua hektar yang akan menyediakan dewan bankuet yang mampu menampung 2000 hadirin pada satu masa dan servis apartment dengan 250 bilik.

"Dengan terbina hotel berkenaan, Perak sudah pasti mampu menganjurkan lebih banyak majlis dan konvensyen yang bertaraf antarabangsa," katanya pada sidang media selepas melancarkan projek pembangunan Suria Greentown di Greentown Square di sini, semalam.

Projek Greentown Square adalah projek penswastaan antara MBI dengan Syarikat Rimbunan Raya Sdn Bhd bagi pembangunan komersial bercampur di Greentown.

Bagaimanapun, Tajol Rosli enggan mendedahkan nama syarikat berkenaan dan taraf hotel berkenaan dan hanya menyatakan rundingan sedang rancak berjalan.

"Syarikat berkenaan akan memberikan pelan cadangan serta laporan mereka berhubung pembinaan hotel itu dalam tempoh dua bulan ini.

"Dalam tempoh itu saya sudah mengarahkan MBI supaya turut terbabit dalam pelan pembinaannya dari pelbagai aspek bagi memastikan MBI dapat meluluskannya dalam tempoh dua minggu," katanya.

Terdahulu, dalam ucapannya, Tajol Rosli berkata, pembangunan di kawasan Greentown termasuk di Suria Greentown akan merancakkan lagi kegiatan ekonomi dalam bandar raya Ipoh.

Beliau berkata, konsep pembinaan tiga dalam satu itu membabitkan pusat perubatan pakar, ruang pejabat dan servis apartmen yang menjadikan ia satu bentuk pembangunan yang menarik.

"Ini kerana pembangunan seperti itu akan turut membuka ruang kepada setiap pihak yang berminat khususnya masyarakat peniaga daripada pelbagai peringkat memanfaatkan peluang di tengah bandar raya Ipoh," katanya.

Tajol Rosli berkata, selain menjadi tumpuan syarikat dan agensi komersial Medan Greentown akan turut menempatkan sebuah institut pengajian tinggi swasta (IPTS) terbesar di Perak iaitu Institut Teknologi Perak (ITP) dengan kapasiti antara 2000 hingga 2500 pelajar.

adiyon84

February 21st, 2007, 04:33 AM

Gugusan Manjoi bakal perkampungan moden
Oleh Suhaila Ismail

Projek pembangunan menyeluruh babitkan kos lebih RM5 juta dimulakan pada 2005 dan dijangka siap April

IPOH: Bermula sebagai penempatan setinggan 30 tahun lalu, Gugusan Manjoi semakin pesat membangun menjadi pusat komersial dan perkhidmatan sosial yang maju dan serba moden di Perak.

Gugusan Manjoi merangkumi lima kampung berjiran iaitu Kampung Manjoi, Tengku Hussein, Sungai Tapah, Dato Ahmad Said dan Jelapang Baru yang meliputi kawasan seluas 567.3 hektar.

Pada Januari 2003, Jawatankuasa Perancang Negeri (JPN) yang dipengerusikan Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Mohd Tajol Rosli Ghazali mengambil inisiatif membangunkan Gugusan Manjoi sebagai perkampungan moden bagi meningkatkan taraf hidup penduduk yang majoritinya terdiri orang Melayu.

Pembangunan Gugusan Manjoi itu juga dirangka selaras usaha kerajaan negeri mengimbangi kedudukan ekonomi orang Melayu dengan kaum lain di Bandaraya Ipoh.

Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (Adun) Manjoi, Datuk Nadzri Ismail, berkata Gugusan Manjoi adalah perkampungan Melayu terbesar di Malaysia yang mempunyai 6,409 rumah dengan populasi lebih 31,000 penduduk.

Katanya, gugusan itu juga dikelilingi 26 kawasan perindustrian yang dilihat berupaya menjadi pemangkin pertumbuhan ekonomi negeri serta pembangunan usahawan Bumiputera.

Pada 2005, kerajaan negeri katanya, mula membangunkan projek komersial di Kampung Sungai Tapah yang turut dilengkapkan Pejabat Tanah dan Daerah (PTD) Ipoh, mini stadium, dewan serba guna dan gerai berhawa dingin.

"Projek pembangunan yang bermula 2005 itu dijangka siap April ini dan membabitkan kos lebih RM5 juta.

"Apabila ia beroperasi kelak, Gugusan Manjoi bakal menjadi pusat pentadbiran utama yang sudah pasti memberi peluang kepada masyarakatnya meningkatkan taraf hidup mereka.

"Kedudukan gugusan ini yang terletak di laluan Ipoh-Lumut dan Lebuhraya Utara Selatan juga akan merancakkan aktiviti ekonomi kawasan ini," katanya ketika ditemui, baru-baru ini.

Nadzri berkata, selain pusat komersial, Gugusan Manjoi akan dimajukan sebagai destinasi pelancongan utama di Perak.

Sehubungan itu, katanya, sebuah bekas lombong yang terletak berhampiran mini stadium giat dibangunkan sebagai pusat tarikan pelancong.

"Bekas lombong itu akan dibangunkan semula dengan kompleks yang dilengkapkan gerai makan dan kraf tangan dan lebih menarik pembinaan air pancut setinggi bangunan 15 tingkat akan dibina di tengah lombong berkenaan.

"Saya yakin projek itu mampu mengalih tumpuan warga Ipoh untuk mengunjungi pusat komersial dan beriadah di Gugusan Manjoi.

"Apa yang diharapkan, gugusan ini bukan saja menjadi pusat komersial tetapi bakal menempa nama antara destinasi pelancongan utama di Perak.

"Selain itu, projek homestay bakal dibangunkan di sini bagi memberi pengalaman kepada pelancong tempatan dan asing merasai sendiri pengalaman berada di kampung Melayu," katanya sambil menambah 100 rumah di gugusan itu dikenal pasti sesuai menyertai projek homestay berdasarkan keunikan reka bentuk dan kebersihan rumah dan persekitarannya.

Untuk menjayakan projek ini, penduduk Gugusan Manjoi katanya, perlu menyiapkan diri dengan kemahiran berbahasa Inggeris selain menitikberatkan aspek kebersihan.

"Peserta yang terbabit dengan projek homestay ini akan didedahkan kepada cara melayan tetamu dan masakan yang sesuai selain menyediakan kemudahan serba lengkap bagi kemudahan pelancong.

"Jika semua kemudahan itu dapat disediakan, pelancong boleh memilih tinggal di Gugusan Manjoi selain ke Bagan Datoh atau Grik. Pelancong akan disajikan dengan persembahan kebudayaan dan kesenian seperti marhaban, nasyid, tarian tradisional dan seni mempertahankan diri sepanjang berada di Gugusan Manjoi," katanya.

Penduduk, Zainal Zani, berkata beliau sendiri tidak percaya penempatan setinggan Gugusan Manjoi boleh berubah wajah dan berupaya membangun sebagai pusat komersial seperti dibina sekarang.

Katanya, penduduk terutama generasi muda sepatutnya bersyukur atas nikmat pembangunan itu dan memanfaatkannya sebaik mungkin.

"Saya cuma berharap kerajaan dapat menaik taraf Jalan Jelapang-Taman Meru dan jalan masuk ke Gugusan Manjoi bagi merancakkan lagi pembangunan di sini," katanya.

adiyon84

February 21st, 2007, 04:36 AM

New Ipoh Auto City coming up near Ipoh
BY MAZNI MUSTAFA

IPOH: Bandar Meru Raya, a new township that is now being developed as Perak's Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) hub, will soon become a centre for automotive retail trade as well.

Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Tajol Rosli Ghazali said a 5ha site at the township has been alienated to build Ipoh Auto City, which would bring dealers and operators in the auto business under one-roof.

He said the centre located along the North-South Expressway near Jelapang here would become a major 'crowd puller', hence boosting economic activities at the new township.

The project between PCB Development and LS Associates (SEA) Sdn Bhd was the second in the country after the one in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, he said.
Speaking after witnessing the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two companies at the Perak Techno Trade Centre here on Monday, Tajol Rosli said a car museum for vintage cars would also be built there.

The vintage cars, belonging to royalty and VIPs, would also be put up for rent for use on special occasions, he said.

"We hope Ipoh Auto City will become one of the must-visit stopovers for those travelling along the highway," he added.

Tajol Rosli said other development plans in the pipeline was a 'Shoes City' with the relocating of 400 shoemakers in Menglembu to the township.
"A huge food court complex selling all kinds of Ipoh's best food will also be built there," he said.

Another project would be a wholesale outlet similar to the Nilai 3 in Negeri Sembilan, he said.

LS Associates chairman Tan Sri Adzmi Wahab said the Ipoh Auto City could accommodate dealers for all the 35 brands of cars available in the country, adding that it would include showroom space for second hand cars.

Other facilities to be made available are insurance and finance services, car accessories stores, workshops, and counters for Road Transport Department (JPJ) and Puspakom to process the transactions, he said.

"Once operational, one does not need to travel to different locations and be caught up in traffic to check on choices and prices of the cars.

"The facilities we provide at the centre will certainly help to complete all car sales transaction quickly, easily and efficiently, be it first or second hand," said Adzmi. He added the centre would be completed in August next year.

adiyon84

February 21st, 2007, 04:37 AM

KARS buka cawangan di Ipoh

LS ASSOCIATES (SEA) Sdn Bhd akan membuka pusat jualan kereta mega keduanya, KARS di Ipoh atas tapak 12 hektar bersebelahan laluan lebuh Raya Utara-Selatan dan Plaza Tol Jelapang, di Bandar Meru Raya.

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Syarikat itu semalam memeterai perjanjian dengan PCB Development Sdn Bhd (PCB), anak syarikat Perak Corporation Berhad bagi melaksanakan projek berkenaan.

Mengikut perjanjian itu, LS Associates akan mengurus dan mempromosikan pusat jualan itu, manakala PCB akan membina infrastruktur serta kemudahan membabitkan kos RM15 juta.

Pada majlis yang diadakan di Ipoh semalam, LS Associates diwakili Pengerusinya, Tan Sri Adzmi Abdul Wahab dan Pengarah Urusannya, Abdul Wahab Abd Hamid manakala PCB oleh Pengerusinya, Datuk Harun Ahmad Saruji dan Pengarahnya PCB, Sharifah Nor Hashimah Syed Kamaruddin.

Ia disaksikan Menteri Besar Perak, Datuk Seri Mohd Tajol Rosli Ghazali.

Adzmi yang juga bekas Pengarah Urusan Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON) berkata, syarikatnya memilih Ipoh sebagai lokasi kedua KARS selepas Kuala Lumpur kerana kedudukannya yang strategik di laluan lebuh raya Utara-Selatan.

Beliau berkata, kemudahan yang disediakan serta kerjasama yang diberikan kerajaan negeri Perak bagi mewujudkan KARS amat memberangsangkan dan mampu menjadikannya sebagai tarikan baru di Perak.

Katanya, apabila KARS Ipoh beroperasi sepenuhnya Ogos tahun depan, ia bakal menjadi hub automotif utama di Perak yang mampu menarik ramai pembeli dan penjual serta pihak terbabit dalam industri itu.

"Kemudahan di KARS Ipoh termasuk dewan pameran, blok pentadbiran, pusat jualan kereta baru dan terpakai, tempat melelong, muzium kereta klasik, pusat penyiaran, medan selera, surau dan plaza terbuka," katanya.

"Selain menjadi tempat penjual dan pembeli bertemu, beberapa kemudahan lain akan turut di sediakan seperti bank, syarikat insurans, Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) dan Puspakom.

"Dengan wujudnya pusat berkelompok ini, orang ramai tidak lagi perlu ke beberapa lokasi untuk menyelesaikan proses membeli dan menjual kereta kerana semua kemudahan berkenaan disediakan di bawah satu bumbung di KARS Ipoh," katanya.

Sementara itu, Tajol Rosli berkata, projek KARS Ipoh itu adalah sebahagian daripada usaha menjadikan Bandar Meru Raya sebagai bandar raya automotif.

"Kerajaan negeri yakin dengan potensi serta lokasinya yang strategik KARS Ipoh mampu menarik ramai penjual kereta duduk di bawah satu bumbung," katanya.

Tajol Rosli berkata, pasaran di kawasan berhampiran lebuh raya Plus adalah besar dengan jumlah trafik lebih 10 juta setahun dan wujudnya KARS Ipoh dan beberapa projek lain akan dapat meningkatkan jumlah trafik masuk ke bandar raya itu.

Pusat jualan kereta mega, KARS atau singkatan bagi `Kereta Ada Ramai Sayang' pertama LS Associates adalah di Jalan Cochrane Kuala Lumpur yang dibuka April tahun lalu.

adiyon84

February 21st, 2007, 04:53 AM

Kompleks Islam RM100 juta dibina

Oleh:Shamsul Kamal Amarudin

IPOH: Persekutuan Seruan Islam Perak, antara pertubuhan Islam tertua di negara ini, akan membangunkan sebuah Kompleks Islam serba moden yang turut membabitkan pembinaan pusat ilmu dengan kos kira-kira RM100 juta, tahun depan.

Kompleks itu yang akan dibangunkan di kawasan seluas 3.6 hektar di Jalan Seruan di sini (berdekatan dengan Hotel Impiana Casuarina), dijangka bakal menjadi satu daripada mercu tanda pembangunan syiar Islam di negeri ini selaras kewujudan pertubuhan itu sejak 57 tahun lalu.

Setiausaha Agung Kehormatnya, Abdul Rashid Yang, berkata pelan pembangunan kompleks itu sudah diluluskan Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh (MBI) dan pihaknya kini sedang berbincang dengan beberapa badan korporat untuk melaksanakan projek itu menerusi konsep usaha sama.

Menerusi pelan pembangunan itu, kompleks berkenaan akan memuatkan sebuah blok bangunan pentadbiran setinggi 12 tingkat, dua blok bangunan asrama dan komersial setinggi 20 tingkat serta sebuah masjid tiga tingkat.

Katanya, blok pentadbiran akan turut memuatkan pejabat persatuan, dua dewan sukan, dua dewan serba guna yang memuatkan 300 orang, dua dewan serba guna boleh memuatkan 200 orang, 40 dewan kuliah, 53 makmal, ruang pameran dan restoran.

Blok bangunan asrama pula menyediakan 640 bilik untuk dua katil, sebuah dewan serba guna memuatkan 300 orang serta 16 kedai, manakala bangunan masjid turut menempatkan sekolah pengajian al-Quran dan tahfiz.

"Kami berharap kompleks ini akan siap sepenuhnya dalam tempoh dua hingga lima tahun dari tarikh pembinaan," katanya kepada Berita Harian.

Abdul Rashid berkata, apabila kompleks itu siap nanti, Sekolah Latihan Wanita (Selawa) yang menawarkan pelbagai kemahiran hidup untuk golongan wanita Islam berusia 17 hingga 25 tahun dan diwujudkan sejak 1961, akan dinaik taraf selaras keperluan semasa.

Dalam perkembangan lain, pertubuhan itu sedang mencari pendakwah yang akan diberikan jawatan bergaji tetap di kalangan mereka berketurunan Cina dan India.

"Tujuannya adalah memperjelas kepada masyarakat Cina dan India mengenai ajaran sebenar Islam berikutan banyak salah faham mengenai agama itu sejak akhir-akhir ini.

"Selain itu, ia juga untuk mengenal pasti golongan saudara baru yang terbiar dan tidak mendapat bimbingan secukupnya dalam akidah dan ibadah," katanya.

adiyon84

February 21st, 2007, 04:59 AM

International Mountain Climbers Scale Ipoh Limestone Hills

IPOH, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Six international mountain climbers, Monday began a three-day quest to scale the 400-million-year-old limestone hills in the "Lost World of Tambun" here.

The climbers will also film a documentary of the climb, showing the various limestone formations.

Expedition leader Patrick Andrey said the Lost World of Tambun offered a special challenge for climbers, just as other hills and mountains which they have scaled.

Speaking to reporters here Monday, he said the relevant authorities should increase the facilities for climbers and consider the safety aspects before opening the areas to climbers.

He said his team of climbers had planned the expedition two years ago.

The climbers are members of the Mammut ProTeam, comprising Cedric Lachat, 23, David Lama, 17, Katharina Saurwein, 20, Anna Stohr, 19, Christina Schmid, 18, and Juliane Wurm, 18.

Lama and Lachat were the winner and runner-up of the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) World Cup Championship in Kranj, Slovakia, last November while Saurwein was champion of the Junior Women's Category while Stohr was the runner-up in the UIAA World Youth Category at Imst, Austria, also last year.

Schmid and Wurm occupied the second and fourth places respectively in the European Youth Cup Championship at Annecy, France, last year.

The Lost World of Tambun and Mammut Sport Group Ltd are joint sponsors of the climb.

-- BERNAMA --

adiyon84

February 22nd, 2007, 02:33 PM

Ipoh views..

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nazrey

February 22nd, 2007, 03:18 PM

Thanks for update...
More than expectation! :)

adiyon84

February 24th, 2007, 03:57 AM

RM700 juta lagi bangun Lost World Of Tambun
Oleh: ABDUL RAZAK DIN

IPOH 21 Feb. – Sunway City (Ipoh) Sdn. Bhd. (SCI) akan melaburkan sebanyak RM700 juta lagi bagi membangunkan bandar pelancongan bersepadu, Lost World Of Tambun (LWT) di sini dalam tempoh tujuh tahun ini hingga mencapai taraf antarabangsa.

Sehingga kini, SCI telah melaburkan RM500 juta untuk membangunkan antara 30 hingga 40 peratus daripada keseluruhan 520 hektar kawasan pelancongan yang terletak berhampiran bukit batu kapur itu.

Dalam projek terbarunya, SCI akan memanfaatkan sepenuhnya potensi kolam air panas yang terdapat berhampiran LWT untuk membangunkan Pusat Rawatan Spa Air Panas bertaraf dunia bernilai RM70 juta.

Pengurus Besar SCI, Ong Pang Yen berkata, kerja-kerja membina Pusat Rawatan Spa Air Panas itu sedang berjalan dan dijangka siap sepenuhnya tahun depan.

‘‘Kita memajukan projek ini secara berhati-hati supaya ia mampu mencapai taraf antarabangsa kerana pusat rawatan seperti ini mampu menarik pelancong terutama dari Jepun dan Korea untuk mendapatkan rawatan di sini.

‘‘Kita juga mahu mereka menjadikan LWT ini sebagai rumah kedua mereka,” katanya selepas melancarkan projek pembinaan 60 buah banglo Lakeside Homes di Sunway City di sini hari ini.

Menurut Pang Yen, pelancong kedua-dua negara berkenaan sangat berminat dengan kewujudan kolam air panas kerana bagi mereka ia boleh membawa ‘seribu rahmat’ yang jarang terdapat di negara lain.

Katanya, bagi memastikan kejayaan dan keberkesanan projek, pihaknya sedang mengenalpasti syarikat perunding dari Jepun atau Korea untuk mengawasi Pusat Rawatan Spa itu.

‘‘Dengan keupayaan penghasilan lebih tiga juta liter air panas sehari yang mencecah suhu 70 C, kami yakin ia mampu menghasilkan pelbagai produk lain untuk tarikan pelancong,” kata beliau.

Pang Yen berkata, menerusi Pusat Rawatan Spa Air Panas, SCI akan membangunkan 25 buah calet dan kolam-kolam air panas sebagai pusat rawatan eksklusif untuk keperluan pelancong tempatan serta antarabangsa.

Di samping itu, Pang Yen berkata, pihaknya juga akan membangunkan projek hartanah bernilai RM500 juta lagi dalam tempoh berkenaan.

Katanya, sehingga kini projek hartanah dan industri berharga RM300 juta termasuk pembinaan 962 buah rumah telahpun siap dan diduduki.

‘‘Kita mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Kerajaan Perak yang menyiapkan sebatang jalan bernilai RM33 juta bagi memudahkan akses ke LWT,” kata Pang Yen.

Beliau berkata, jika keseluruhan projek ini siap keseluruhan projek pembangunan LWT akan membawa pelaburan berjumlah RM1.2 bilion ke negeri Perak.

adiyon84

February 24th, 2007, 04:10 AM

Cliffs that are a joy to conquer

By CLARA CHOOI

SWINGING from a thick vine like Tarzan, it was barely minutes before one of the world’s best rock climbers, 16-year-old David Lama conquered the famous ‘Needle of Tambun’ limestone cliff in Ipoh, Perak.

Modern day Tarzan: The nimble Austrian Lama, 16, swinging from a thick vine dangling off the ‘Needle of Tambun’ limestone cliff.
The fastened bolts on the rock were hardly a necessity for the pint-sized Lama, who made the climb look as effortless as walking up a flight of stairs.

In reality, the unique 80m high rock formation sandwiched between two limestone hills at the Lost World of Tambun water park is a tricky climb because of its slippery limestone surface.

To the Austrian Lama and five other world's top climbers who arrived in Malaysia last week to film a documentary, Perak’s beautiful limestone hills were not only joy to climb but also to look at.

The other five climbers are Belgian Cedric Lachat, 22, Swiss Christina Schmid, 17, German Juliane Wurm, 16, and Austrians Anna Stohr, 18, and Katharina Saurwein, 19.

Cliffhanger: The agile Belgian Lachat scaling one of the most dangerous limestone formations at the Lost World of Tambun in Ipoh.
The documentary, a joint effort between Malaysia’s Camp5 rock-climbing gym and Mammut, a Swiss rock-climbing equipment brand, will feature the team climbing some of the 400 million-year-old hills in Perak and Perlis.

“Malaysia is blessed with all these beautiful hills and all these unique rock formations.

“Once explored, they can be made accessible to tourists interested in climbing,” said Camp5 managing director Patrick Andrey, who suggested to the crew to choose Malaysia as the film location.

He was speaking to reporters during a climbing demonstration to the media and Ipoh Datuk Bandar Datuk Mohamad Rafiai Moktar recently.

Andrey said that although many of the hills were potential climbing destinations, some might not be easily accessed.

He urged the Malaysian Government to develop the areas and turn rock-climbing into a tourism product.

“I have seen many beautiful hills before but to have rocks collectively like this is very special,” said Andrey, who had developed ‘Nyamuk’, the only climbing site in Batu Caves.

He added that this being Visit Malaysia Year, the government should consider pooling efforts into environmental tourism, instead of building more and more hotels.

“Those who come here, come here for its natural surroundings. We don’t need fancy hotels to enjoy that,” said Andrey.

Lost World of Tambun general manager Calvin Ho said that the team had already bolted 50 routes along the many limestone hills located within the water park area and the sites would soon be opened to the public for rock climbing.

adiyon84

February 24th, 2007, 05:05 AM

Ipoh's White Coffee, A Temptation Hard To Resist

DELICIOUS… The white coffee in Malaysia is synonymous with Ipoh and even made its way into the online encyclopedia Wikipedia. Pix: Roshidi Abu Samah

By Roshidi Abu Samah

IPOH, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The white coffee in Malaysia is synonymous with Ipoh and even made its way into the online encyclopedia Wikipedia.

Ipoh's white coffee is a favourite indulgence for coffee lovers since the heydays of tin mining activities in Perak.

The beverage was introduced in the 19th century by Chinese migrants who came to work in the tin mines.

A MISNOMER

However, the name is a misnomer as the beverage's colour is just like any other coffee that Malaysians are used to and it's neither cappuccino.

Wikipedia mentions that in English-speaking countries, white coffee refers to ordinary coffee added with milk, creamer or other whitening substance.

The name presumably originates in Ipoh's Old Town where the coffee beans are roasted. The coffee beans are traditionally roasted using margarine, caramel and added with ground fibre from oats or wheat but the white coffee is roasted using margarine only.

The end product is roasted bean that is lighter in colour and with its own taste and intense aroma. Hence, it takes its name from the colour of the roasted bean.

The coffee beans used for producing the white coffee are from the Arabica and Robusta types, the same beans used to make the other types of coffee but some coffee producers add Liberica beans to provide a bitter tang.

TIPS TO MAKE THAT PERFECT CUPPA AT HOME

It's not difficult to make a perfect cup of white coffee at home but the trick is finding the right ratio between the water and coffee powder, and the amount of milk and creamer.

The art of arriving at the right taste entails some experimenting but coffee lovers can opt for a shortcut by visiting www.ipohwhitecoffee2u.com.my.

For a cup (200ml) of tantalising white coffee, you can follow the steps below:

Step 1: Put in two tablespoons (10-15g) of coffee powder into a brewing mug.

Step 2: Pour in the boiling water.

Step 3: Let the coffee brew for 15 minutes.

Step 4: The brew is just right when you see the brownish foam at the top.

Step 5: Filter the brew into a cup until 3/4 full.

Step 6: Add two teaspoons of condensed milk and mix.

Step 7: Add evaporated milk until the right taste is achieved.

Step 8: Mix well before serving.

IPOH WHITE COFFEE EVOLVES WITH TIME

All this while, coffee lovers from all over the nation had to come to Ipoh to enjoy a hot cuppa or a cold glass of white coffee.

But technological advancement has helped to bring the white coffee right to your home as it is now available in instant sachets and all you need to do is just add hot water and enjoy the delight.

Ipoh's white coffee has made its way to Singapore, the Philippines, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and United States.

Instant white coffee brands like Old Town and Chek Hup are now easily available on the mini market and supermarket shelves.

FRESHLY BREWED WHITE COFFEE

Nevertheless, the instant white coffee may not be able to satisfy the palate of the die-hard fans of Ipoh's white coffee.

So they are most welcomed to this city to savour a cup of freshly brewed white coffee at one of the kopitiam (coffee shops) well known for their white coffee.

They can try it at Sin Yoon Loong Restaurant, Sun Yuan Foong Restaurant and Nam Heong Restaurant, all situated in Jalan Bandar Timah, Ipoh Old Town or the Ipoh Old Town Kopitiam at Jalan Tun Sambathan here.

However, they should take note that both Sin Yoon Loong and Sun Yuan Foong serve the bitter version of the coffee while Nam Heong serves the sweet and milkier version.

It's up to coffee connoisseurs to make their choice. Enjoy your cuppa!

adiyon84

February 25th, 2007, 02:49 AM

This is the views of Ipoh city... Cool ha... :)

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nazrey

February 25th, 2007, 10:04 AM

The view out of the casuarina hotel in ipoh, love the hills in perak
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adiyon84

March 2nd, 2007, 03:54 AM

Sunway labur RM700j majukan Sun City Ipoh

KUMPULAN Sunway akan membelanjakan RM700 juta dalam tempoh tiga tahun akan datang bagi memajukan Sunway City Ipoh (SCI) yang turut membabitkan taman tema popular, Lost World Of Tambun (LWOT).

Pengerusi Kumpulannya, Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah, berkata ia adalah tambahan kepada RM500 juta yang sudah dibelanjakan kumpulan itu bagi projek berkenaan.

Beliau berkata, projek utama yang dilaksanakan ketika ini ialah Pusat Rawatan Spa Air Panas bertaraf antarabangsa.

Katanya, kumpulan membelanjakan RM70 juta untuk pembinaan Fasa 1 Pusat Rawatan Spa Air Panas itu yang dilengkapi 25 chalet dan dijangka memulakan operasinya tahun depan.

Pusat rawatan spa itu juga dilengkapi bilik rawatan, restoran dan kolam air panas bertaraf antarabangsa, katanya.

Beliau berkata, 50 chalet lagi akan dibina dalam pembangunan fasa kedua.

"Hari ini, SCI menerima tetamu daripada Jepun dan Korea untuk melihat dan merasai sendiri kehebatan kolam air panas yang dikatakan antara yang terbaik di negara ini.

"Jika semua berjalan lancar, projek ini akan membuka peluang pekerjaan kepada penduduk tempatan," katanya pada sidang media selepas memperkenalkan logo baru Sunway, di Ipoh, kelmarin.

Cheah berkata, SCI juga sedang membangunkan taman tema ekstrim bernilai RM6 juta berhampiran LWOT di kawasan seluas 10.4 hektar.

Taman tema itu akan dilengkapi kemudahan gelanggang futsal, gelanggang badminton, trek go-kart, paintball, sukan bermotor, sukan air dan pusat makanan laut terbesar di Perak, katanya.

Beliau juga berkata, Kumpulan Sunway setakat ini sudah menyiapkan 962 unit rumah kediaman dan 275 unit premis industri di SCI bernilai RM300 juta di SCI.

"Kami juga membuka untuk jualan 2,000 unit rumah dan dengan adanya program 'Malaysia My Second Home' (MM2H) sudah pasti pelabur dari Korea dan Jepun melabur di sini," katanya.

Sementara itu, Cheah berkata, kerajaan negeri serta beberapa agensi lain seperti Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR), Jabatan Parit dan Saliran (JPS) dan Lembaga Air Perak (LAP) turut meningkatkan mutu infrastruktur untuk kemudahan penduduk di SCI.

"Antaranya ialah melebarkan jalan dan membina jejambat di Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah dan Jalan Tambun bernilai RM33 juta yang dijangka siap Julai ini untuk memudahkan pengguna ke sini,” katanya.

Terdahulu, Datuk Bandar Ipoh, Datuk Mohd Rafiai Moktar merasmikan Hotel Sun Inns di SCI.

Hadir sama pada majlis itu, Timbalan Pengerusi Kumpulan Sunway, Datuk Razman M Hashim; Ahli Parlimen Tambun, Datuk Husni Hanadzlah dan Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (Adun) Ulu Kinta, Datuk Mazidah Zakaria.

adiyon84

March 2nd, 2007, 04:47 AM

Hey guys,
It's Rum Jungle a.k.a Pub/Club newest in Ipoh
I've got this pictures from the blogs:

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Rum Jungle near Lost World of Tambun:

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adiyon84

March 6th, 2007, 02:13 PM

Tasek Square

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Step into Tasek Square – Ipoh’s first comprehensively landscaped and themed “boutique shopping district.”

With only 81 concept shop-offices available, this carefully planned lifestyle centre is suitable for banks, showrooms, cybercafés, bistros, boutiques, clubs, speciality stores and many others. Tasek Square’s main crowd-puller also promises to be Perak’s first indoor-outdoor food court, Ipoh’s largest gathering of the best local eateries in a contemporary classy setting.

Located in the fast-growing Klebang-Tasek hotspot, Tasek Square is set to be one of Ipoh’s most vibrant lifestyle centres. Its strategic location makes it convenient even for those in surrounding townships, including Tambun, Chemor, Klebang and more. Whether as a chic business address or an investment, you will see it’s in all here at Tasek Square.

OVERALL
> Ipoh’s first contemporary themed 1-stop lifestyle centre
> Features Perak’s first indoor-outdoor food court
> FREEHOLD land with lush landscaping
> FREE legal documentation, processing fees & 2+1 year’s security
> FREE 600 parking bays provided
> Attractive loan package rates (with panel banks)

PRODUCT
> Contemporary German & Italian piazza shop-offices
> Impressive 10-feet clearance at main entrance (8-feet standard)
> 13’ 7” Ceilings for greater sense of space and grandeur (12-feet standard)
> Spacious builts at 20’ X 61’, 20’ X 70’, 20’ X 75’, 20’ X 80’ & 20’ X 90’
> Limited choice units available / Selling fast

http://www.vaivacons.com

LOCATION

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adiyon84

March 7th, 2007, 02:11 PM

Ipoh's always close to his heart
By Clara Chooi

THE next time you are in the Sunway City Ipoh vicinity and the man next to you bends down to retrieve a piece of rubbish, take note. He may just be the founder and chairman of the entire Sunway Group itself, Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah.

The Ipoh boy said it was his love for the city that drove him to do his best to preserve its beauty.

“Whenever I’m here, I find myself picking up any rubbish I see on the ground. I guess it's because I’ll always hold this city close to my heart,” said Cheah.

The Pusing-born millionaire has big dreams of turning the quiet city into a bustling metropolitan with the completion of his integrated resort township project - the 526ha SunCity in Ipoh.

“Perak was alive during those days when it was rich with tin ore. After that, youths began to leave the city for the capital.

New budget hotel, The Sun Inns has 242 rooms.

“I want to revive the vibrancy that Ipoh used to have and turn it into an attractive place for foreign tourists to live in as their second home,” he said, citing the ‘Malaysia My Second Home’ programme.

As a result, the township recently launched its new 242-room budget hotel located less than a two-minute drive from the Lost World of Tambun water theme park.

Meanwhile, a groundbreaking ceremony was recently held for the RM6mil Extreme Park, an extension of the one in Bandar Sunway.

Scheduled to be completed middle of this year, the 11ha park offers facilities like go-karting, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) and dirt kart racing, a golf driving range and paintball, futsal and badminton arenas.

An additional RM700mil was expected to be injected in the RM1bil township project, which is a joint venture between the Sunway City Ipoh Sdn Bhd and the state government.

Cheah said future plans at the township included a foreign university branch campus at a 12ha land in Tambun itself.
“That is my long-term dream. Once we acquire the land and I manage to find an appropriate university, we will begin immediately,” he said.

adiyon84

March 8th, 2007, 10:17 AM

Abandoned project to be turned into city’s signature building

ONCE an eyesore, the 19-storey commercial building project in Jalan Dato Ahmad Said, Ipoh, which was abandoned for the past 10 years, has been revived.

The building, which was initially planned for a hotel, will be converted into an integrated commercial centre by Ipoh Tower Sdn Bhd.

Its director Jeffrey Liew said the project would comprise business suite, corporate offices, office units, service apartments, hotel apartments, penthouses, a club house, a cafe and a swimming pool.

He said that with different types of property built under one roof, the company was confident that it would be a signature building for the city when it was completed in May next year.

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Integrated commercial centre:Liew(centre)showing a model of the 19-storey project to two potential buyers.
“It will be the first integrated building in Ipoh,” he told reporters at the launching of its business suite, service apartments, and office units recently.

Liew said the company had targeted RM70mil from the sale of the project.

He said the company was offering the first batch of its office units for as low as RM165 per sq ft, adding that the cheapest unit was priced at RM265 per sq ft then when the project started in 1997.

“We bought the half-completed building for RM10mil from Dana-harta two years ago, which is a huge discount compared to its present market value.

“We are now passing down this saving to our buyers,” added Liew.

adiyon84

March 13th, 2007, 08:37 AM

Perak to get more tourist police booths

MORE tourist police booths will be built in Perak to help ensure the security of visitors.

Tourism Malaysia's new state director Mohd Izal Mohd Nor said the booths would be built in Sungai Perak, Tapah, Ipoh, Taiping, Kuala Kangsar, Lumut, Pangkalan Hulu and Pangkor.

“We hope to complete the booths this year.

“Tourist police will man the booths to handle inquiries from visitors and help them lodge police reports,” he said during the farewell gathering and handover of duties ceremony for outgoing director Rohaiza Haris in Ipoh recently.

He said the booths would be built with the cooperation of the police.

Mohd Izal said he planned to organise international level events to attract visitors, especially foreign tourists to Perak.

He also said he planned to promote sports tourism as the state had many sports facilities.

adiyon84

March 13th, 2007, 08:59 AM

Wenzhou investors coming to Perak

TWO trade delegations from the coastal city of Wenzhou, China, are expected to visit Perak next month to scout for business opportunities in Malay-sia.

State Urban and Local Govern-ment Committee chairman Datuk Chang Ko Youn said Perak had a lot to offer Chinese investors in the form of cheaper land, electri-city and water.

“Setting up plants in Perak will also allow Wenzhou entre-preneurs to escape the anti-dumping duties imposed by the European Union on Chinese shoe-makers.

“Wenzhou is a well-known industrial city with many busi- nessmen who became successful through hard work and strategic planning,” he said in Ipoh recently.

Last December, Chang had accompanied a Perak Chinese Assembly Hall delegation led by its chairman Tan Sri Chong Chin Shoong to Wenzhou, Nanjung and Ruian districts.

adiyon84

March 23rd, 2007, 11:38 AM

At "Lost World of Tambun" water theme park.. Ipoh!!

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/LostWorld4.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/LostWorld3.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/LostWorld2.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/LostWorld.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/KucingLostWorld.jpg

TYW

March 23rd, 2007, 02:36 PM

^^ cool sculptures!! :cool:

AhChuan

March 23rd, 2007, 07:45 PM

At "Lost World of Tambun" water theme park.. Ipoh!!

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/LostWorld4.jpg

Yea..nice sculptures....what animal is this? Looks a bit scary eh...

TYW

March 24th, 2007, 06:37 AM

^^ gargoyles maybe?? for me any weird sculptures are gargoyles he he...

skyscraperboy

March 24th, 2007, 04:31 PM

dwinz

March 24th, 2007, 05:04 PM

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m73/sheikhfaisol/Artists/masaplostworld-1.jpg

Isn't same??? :cheers: :yes:

One of the gargoyles lost its tooth hahahaha

AhChuan

March 24th, 2007, 08:22 PM

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m73/sheikhfaisol/Artists/masaplostworld-1.jpg

Isn't same??? :cheers: :yes:

AHHH!!!! UR GF!!!!!

AhChuan

March 24th, 2007, 08:22 PM

One of the gargoyles lost its tooth hahahaha

Yea yea...

adiyon84

March 25th, 2007, 05:15 AM

This is the whole view of the area..

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/lostworldoftambun.jpg

adiyon84

March 25th, 2007, 05:18 AM

Railway Station, Ipoh from the top..

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/IpohRailwayStation.jpg

The Right Side of Ipoh City from the top..

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/Ipoh49.jpg

venntro

March 26th, 2007, 07:40 AM

^^ :banana: Awesome pics!

adiyon84

March 31st, 2007, 06:54 AM

This is the views around Ipoh Padang...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/IMG_4723.jpg

Near the Pasar Besar Ipoh...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/IMG_0038.jpg

The 'Old Town' of Ipoh...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/IMG_4724A.jpg

Near the St. Michael Institutional Ipoh...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/IMG_4726.jpg

The Ipoh Padang side views...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/IMG_4725.jpg

The Tun Abdul Razak Library near Ipoh Padang...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/IMG_4737.jpg

adiyon84

April 1st, 2007, 04:36 AM

Ipoh sedia khidmat akses internet percuma

IPOH: Bandar raya ini muncul sebagai bandar raya pertama di negara ini menyediakan perkhidmatan jalur lebar tanpa wayar kepada orang ramai hasil inisiatif kerajaan negeri.

Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Mohd Tajol Rosli Ghazali, berkata untuk fasa pertama kawasan liputan dalam bandar raya akan merangkumi 70 peratus dengan beberapa kawasan disediakan akses internet percuma.

Beliau berkata, perkhidmatan itu adalah sebahagian usaha kerajaan negeri menjadikan Perak sebagai negeri berteraskan pengetahuan atau `K-State' dan negeri tanpa wayar menjelang 2010.

"Sasaran kita adalah untuk menyediakan sekurang-kurangnya 70 peratus kawasan dalam bandar raya Ipoh dengan kemudahan jalur lebar tanpa wayar dan kita berjaya mencapai sasaran itu.

"Setakat ini, 25 alat ‘Wifi' jarak jauh sudah dipasang di sekitar bandar raya Ipoh meliputi 70 peratus kawasan dalam pusat bandar," katanya pada sidang media selepas melancarkan `Ipoh Tanpa Wayar' di Padang Ipoh di sini, semalam.

Turut hadir pada majlis itu, Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pelajaran, Pengajian Tinggi, Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi, Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir; Datuk Bandar Ipoh, Datuk Rafai Mokhtar dan Pengerusi Red Snapper Sdn Bhd (Snapper), Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff.

Projek itu dilaksanakan kerajaan negeri dengan kerjasama Panel Penasihat Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi (ICT) Perak, K-Perak 2010, Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh (MBI), Snapper dan Jaring Comunication Sdn Bhd.

Ketika ini, dua kawasan di bandar raya Ipoh menyediakan perkhidmatan jalur lebar secara percuma kepada orang ramai iaitu sekitar Padang Ipoh dan Taman Rekreasi D R Seenivasagam.

Tajol Rosli berkata, kemudahan itu diperkenalkan selepas kajian rapi di beberapa tempat termasuk Hong Kong, Taiwan, Los ******* dan Philadelphia di Amerika Syarikat bagi memastikan sistem yang dipasang adalah terbaik.

Katanya, kerajaan negeri juga akan memperluaskan perkhidmatan tanpa wayar itu secara percuma ke beberapa bandar dan daerah lain tidak lama lagi.

“Kerajaan negeri menjangkakan dapat menyediakan semua 15 kawasan PBT di negeri ini dengan kemudahan ini menjelang akhir Julai.

"Mengikut perancangan kerajaan negeri setiap daerah akan dibekalkan kemudahan ini bagi tiga kawasan terpilih di mana rakyat boleh melayari internet dengan percuma tanpa batasan.

"Saya difahamkan sistem tanpa wayar yang dilancarkan ini adalah antara yang terbaik dan terkini serta merangkaikan kepelbagaian penggunaan internet dan siaran TV melalui komputer riba," katanya.

TYW

April 2nd, 2007, 06:05 AM

St. Michael Institution is awesome!

adiyon84

April 2nd, 2007, 12:54 PM

Taman tema Lost World of Tambun untuk keluarga
Oleh Hanneeyzah Bariah Baharin

SETIAP kali musim cuti sekolah, pasti kepala ligat memikirkan ke mana agaknya destinasi percutian atau pelancongan yang menarik untuk dikunjungi bersama anak-anak. Apa kata, cuti sekolah akan datang anda bertukar angin. Jika selama ini pantai atau pusat peranginan menjadi pilihan, kali ini bawalah keluarga ke taman tema Lost World of Tambun (LWOT) di Sunway City, Ipoh, Perak.

Bagi anda yang belum pernah ke taman tema itu, mungkin memikirkan tiada apa yang menarik kerana taman tema ini lebih kurang sama dengan Sunway Lagoon yang sangat terkenal di Kuala Lumpur.

Jika benar anda berfikir begitu, telahan anda nyata silap. Persekitaran semula jadinya yang unik dengan keistimewaan tersendiri pasti memberi kelainan untuk percutian anda bersama keluarga kali ini.

Berbeza dengan Sunway Lagoon, pemandangan sekeliling LWOT dilatari keindahan alam semula jadi dengan pemandangan hutan batu kapur yang indah dipercayai berusia lebih 400 tahun, selain tasik yang tenang menghijau dan gunung yang membuatkan anda berasa seperti penjelajah National Geographic.

Keindahan LWOT yang terletak di kawasan lembah ditambah lagi dengan kreativiti lakaran dan seni bina Mayan yang cantik. Selain itu, sesuai dengan hutan dan bukit bakau yang melatari LWOT, pengurusan LWOT mencipta puak dikenali Malayana yang sering berkeliaran di dalam taman tema itu seolah-olah kawasan itu tempat tinggal mereka.

Mereka berkomunikasi menggunakan bahasa yang dicipta khas dipanggil bahasa 慘oo Koo? Puak ini juga memakai pakaian berasaskan dedaun dan aksesori tubuh berasaskan kayuan, sekali gus mencipta keunikan dan keistimewaan tersendiri.

Di LWOT, selain dapat bermain air dengan meredah sungai buatan sepanjang 600 meter, 憄erjalanan?selama 15 minit di dalam air itu turut diiringi bunyian dan seni bina memukau seperti Istana Lama, Kota Katak, Lembah Monyet dan runtuhan Kota Lama.

Untuk menikmati permainan air yang mencabar fizikal dan mental, anda boleh mencuba empat jenis gelongsor pelampung dan 慶liff racer? masing-masing sepanjang 100 hingga 155 meter yang pasti menyeronokkan.

Ketika berada di puncak bukit sebelum menggelungsur turun, anda boleh menikmati pemandangan hutan batu kapur yang sangat indah sambil melayan angin sepoi bahasa yang cukup mendamaikan.

Bagaimanapun, perasaan damai itu hilang sebaik anda memulakan cabaran gelongsor pelampung. Pengalaman penulis melalui sendiri cabaran itu memang mengujakan. Apa tidaknya, selain keadaan gelap di dalam terowong, jantung juga berdegup kencang dek kelajuan pelampung menggelungsur laju beratus meter ke bawah.

Keseronokan mendebarkan selepas bermain gelungsur pelampung boleh ditenangkan apabila bermain ombak buatan. Terasa seperti benar-benar berada di pantai kerana lengkap dengan pasir halus memutih dan tempat bermain bola tampar yang memang sinonim sebagai sukan pantai.

Kemudahan untuk kanak-kanak berusia lapan tahun ke bawah turut tidak dilupakan. Anak anda pasti riang bermain air pancut di kolam cetek 慐xplorabay?

Satu lagi keunikan LWOT ialah 慣ambun Hot Springs? Kolam khas ini menggunakan air panas yang disalurkan daripada sumber asalnya kira-kira 600 meter dari LWOT. Rehatkan minda dan tubuh anda dengan berendam dalam air panas yang dipercayai baik untuk kesihatan kulit dan badan manusia.

Jika sudah penat bermain air, apa kata berehat seketika dengan menjamu selera di Restoran Waves atau Bazar Tambun LWOT sebelum menyambung semula aktiviti anda. Selesai berehat, bolehlah mencuba permainan di taman tema kering seperti Dragon Flight, Perak Parade, Giddy Galleon dan bersantai dengan menaiki keretapi Adventure Express mengelilingi taman.

Di LWOT juga, pengunjung boleh menyewa basikal untuk bersiar di sekeliling taman seluas 40 ekar itu sambil menikmati dan melayari pemandangan indah yang pasti mendamaikan.

Penat mengayuh, anda boleh berhenti rehat seketika di Tiger Valley untuk melihat aksi lapan harimau comel dan aktif bermain. Menariknya, tiada pagar yang mengelilingi Tiger Valley dan pengunjung lebih puas dapat melihat haiwan itu tanpa halangan.

Jika masih belum puas dengan keriangan di LWOT, anda juga boleh membawa keluarga melakukan aktiviti lasak merentas terowong gua sepanjang 700 meter yang mencabar dan memerlukan ketahanan fizikal yang kuat. Gua ini unik kerana ada pelbagai simbol termasuk wajah manusia dan haiwan yang tercipta secara semula jadi.

Sebelum sampai ke terowong gua, anda perlu mengharung kolam berlumpur sedalam tujuh meter sebelum berjalan merentas air separas pinggang di dalam gua. Di sini, anda boleh melihat keajaiban ciptaan semula jadi seperti batu kristal yang berkilau indah di batu gua, stalagmit, stalaktit dan barangan tinggalan penjajah Jepun yang dipercayai pernah menghuni gua itu dan melakukan aktiviti perlombongan.

Tidak sabar untuk mencuba keseronokan di sini? Yang pastinya, tidak rugi menempuh lebih dua jam perjalanan dari Kuala Lumpur untuk ke LWOT kerana pengalaman dan keseronokannya pasti tidak dapat dilupakan. Selamat bercuti!

INFO
Lost World of Tambun

Lokasi: Sunway City, Ipoh, Perak

Makanan: Restoran khas di dalam gua yang boleh disewa untuk sebarang majlis termasuk majlis meraikan perkahwinan, sambutan hari lahir dan jamuan.

Penginapan: 1. Hotel Bajet yang baru dibuka untuk penginapan pengunjung dengan kadar sewa berpatutan.
2. Tiga tapak perkhemahan yang mampu memuatkan antara 50 hingga 200 khemah untuk menjalankan aktiviti bina semangat atau hari keluarga.

Waktu operasi: 11 pagi hingga 6 petang setiap Isnin hingga Jumaat.

Tiket: masuk - RM21.90 (Dewasa), RM16.90 (Kanak-kanak)

Laman web: www.sunway.com.my/lostworldoftambun

adiyon84

April 3rd, 2007, 08:52 AM

New stops north of Rawang for KTM

By CHRISTINA LOW

IN less than a month’s time the public would be able to stop at three new railway stations after Rawang.

The three stations are Serendah, Batang Kali and Rasa, which is part of the Rawang-Ipoh double-tracking project which was completed in December last year.

»Most of our railway tracks are more than a century old« DATUK MOHD SALLEH ABDULLAH
At present, KTM commuters have to disembark at the Rawang station and take another train, called the shuttle service, to the three new destinations.

“Infrastructure, track and stations have all been completed but we need another year to complete the signalling, communication and electrification systems,” said KTMB managing director Datuk Mohd Salleh Abdullah.

The three stations are part of the first phase of KTMB’s Rawang-Ipoh double-tracking project before the service is expanded to Tanjung Malim under the next phase soon.

“When we start our services to Tanjung Malim we will have to consider whether to extend the KTM Komuter route from Seremban to Tanjung Malim or to let it remain as it is now,” said Mohd Salleh.

He said KTMB would be able to determine appropriate routes for the stretch once it had been opened to the public.

“When it is in service, we would be able to determine the timetable, routes and the number of services better as we would then be able to know and the demographics of each passenger,” said Mohd Salleh.

From April 21 to May 1, KTMB will be offering free shuttle services from Rawang to Rasa at 30-minute intervals.

From May 2 onwards, commuters will have to pay RM2.70 for a trip from Rawang to Rasa.

“It is a ‘shuttle service’ so it will not interfere with the existing Rawang-Seremban commuter train service,” said Mohd Salleh.

Next year, KTMB hopes to run its third service, which is the Rapid Train Service, which will take commuters from KL Sentral to Ipoh in less than three hours.

It is a different type of service compared to the current Intercity service whereby it will be a classier train with six car set which is double the number of the current KTM Komuter.

The Rapid Service is said to be able to accommodate 350 to 400 passengers per train and is fully air-conditioned. It will also come equipped with a buffet car where passengers would be able to dine on board.

“The service, which will take only two hours and 15 minutes, is set to be marginally pricier,” said Mohd Salleh.

He added that KTMB was confident that the service would be well received by the public.

The Rapid Service will take passengers from the Ipoh railway station right up to KL Sentral with stops at Batu Gajah, Kampar, Tapah Road, Slim River and Tanjung Malim.

Mohd Salleh said the double tracking services were initiated not only because of the growing number of commuters but also to accommodate freight containers and the transportation of cement from the Kinta Valley in Ipoh to the Klang Valley.

“With single track we are only able to run 20 to 25 trains a day but with double tracks we can do 10 times that,” said Salleh who hopes that the services would begin in early 2008.

“We need the double track badly, most of our railway tracks are more than a century old, some tracks need to be raised especially in flood-prone areas,” said Mohd Salleh.

Works for the Ipoh-Padang Besar and Seremban-Johor Bahru double-tracking project was revived last month by the Cabinet Committee on Public Transport.

Work on the Ipoh-Padang Besar stretch will start work soon and would take about two years to complete.

Both the projects were deferred in 2003 in an effort to reduce the country’s budget deficit.

adiyon84

April 3rd, 2007, 09:01 AM

RM15j diperlukan bersih dua sungai

IPOH: Kerajaan negeri memohon RM15 juta daripada Kerajaan Pusat bagi membersihkan dua sungai utama di negeri ini, iaitu Sungai Kinta dan Sungai Perak.

Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Mohd Tajol Rosli Ghazali, berkata peruntukan itu dimohon menerusi Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Alam Sekitar yang bertanggungjawab memantau punca air di seluruh negara.

Katanya, kerajaan negeri sudah mengenal pasti kawasan sepanjang tiga kilometer di Sungai Kinta melalui bandaraya Ipoh yang perlu dibersihkan.

Beliau berkata, sebahagian lagi peruntukan itu akan digunakan untuk mengekalkan kebersihan Sungai Perak yang menjadi sumber bekalan air mentah sebahagian besar penduduk negeri ini.

"Bagi Sungai Kinta, kita mahu mengadakan sistem penapisan dalam sungai bagi mengelakkan sampah-sarap hanyut dan memasuki kawasan bandaraya Ipoh.

"Bagi Sungai Perak, kerajaan negeri akan menggunakan dana ini untuk mengelakkan pencemaran kerana sungai ini membekalkan sumber air mentah di negeri ini," katanya kepada pemberita di sini, kelmarin.

Perdana Menteri selepas mempengerusikan mesyuarat Majlis Sumber Air Negara Ketiga di Putrajaya, baru-baru ini, berkata Kerajaan Persekutuan akan melaksanakan program pengurusan lembangan sungai bersepadu membabitkan semua negeri bagi memastikan sumber air mentah utama negara tidak tercemar.

Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi juga berkata, Menteri Besar dan Ketua Menteri diarah mengambil tindakan bagi menghentikan penyaluran air kotor, sampah atau sisa industri dari rumah dan kilang ke sungai berhampiran.

Tajol Rosli berkata, Sungai Kinta yang bersih akan menjadi satu lagi daya tarikan pelancong di Perak, terutama dalam bandaraya Ipoh.

Katanya, kerajaan negeri menerima permohonan daripada pihak swasta yang bercadang mendirikan hotel lima bintang dan apartmen di Jalan Istana, pinggir Sungai Kinta, berhampiran Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan.

Beliau berkata, hotel 500 bilik dan 250 unit apartmen itu akan dibangunkan seperti 'waterfront' atau dermaga di Sungai Rejang, Kuching, Sarawak.

"Kita sedang meneliti permohonan syarikat ini untuk membangunkan projek ala waterfront di Kuching.

"Sekarang, tanah lebih sehektar ini masih kosong dan kita akan berbincang Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh untuk memutuskan permohonan syarikat ini," katanya.

adiyon84

April 3rd, 2007, 02:42 PM

This pics is near the Meru Raya from PTTC roof top...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/MeruRaya.jpg

Construction Progress in Meru Raya..

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http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/MeruRaya3.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/MeruRaya4.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/PTTC3.jpg

This is near Jalan Kampar, Ipoh city....

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh/JalanKampar.jpg

adiyon84

April 10th, 2007, 02:05 PM

Township taking shape

MANY development activities are taking off at Bandar Meru Raya in Jelapang near Ipoh.

The latest is the RM25mil PITC Hotel which will have 146 rooms, service apartments and a conference room with a 1,400 seating capacity when completed next year.

Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Tajol Rosli Ghazali said the four-star PITC Hotel would be developed by Malacca International Trade Centre (MITC).

“We are glad that MITC has decided to help us bring development to the township,” he said after performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the hotel recently.

Tajol Rosli said many developers had started to tap Bandar Meru Raya’s development potential as the state’s new growth corridor.

He said the biggest investment entry for the township would be the opening of a factory manufacturing liquid crystal display (LCD), a local and foreign venture project costing about RM4bil.

Another big project taking off soon is the Perak Hi-Tech Park which will be built under the Ninth Malaysia Plan, he said.

Besides the active participation of private players, he said the government was also investing in the township.

“There are 22 projects, costing RM300mil, to build government offices and they are at various stages of implementation,” he added. Bandar Meru Raya, which overlooks the scenic mountain range near the Jelapang toll plaza, is expected to become a fully integrated township by 2015.

adiyon84

April 10th, 2007, 02:05 PM

Dua projek perlu dana RM700 juta
Laporan Mohd Feroz Abu Bakar

Taman Teknologi Tinggi Perak, Lebuh Raya Ipoh-Lumut mampu rancakkan pertumbuhan ekonomi negeri

IPOH: Kerajaan Perak memohon peruntukan tambahan RM700 juta dalam Rancangan Malaysia Kesembilan (RMK-9) bagi melaksanakan dua lagi projek besar untuk merancakkan ekonomi negeri.

Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Mohd Tajol Rosli Ghazali, berkata dana baru itu bagi memulakan pembangunan Taman Teknologi Tinggi Perak dan pembinaan Lebuh Raya Ipoh-Lumut.

Katanya, Taman Teknologi Tinggi Perak dijangka membabitkan perbelanjaan kira-kira RM386 juta, manakala selebihnya bagi pengambilan tanah dan memulakan pembinaan Lebuh Raya Ipoh-Lumut.

Beliau berkata, kerajaan negeri sudah menghantar permohonan itu kepada Unit Perancang Ekonomi (EPU) Jabatan Perdana Menteri tetapi belum diluluskan oleh kerajaan pusat.

"Saya dimaklumkan permohonan ini akan dipertimbang dalam kajian separuh penggal RMK-9 dan status permohonan akan diketahui tahun depan," katanya ketika menggulung perbahasan Sidang Dewan Undangan Negeri Perak di sini, semalam.

Taman Teknologi Tinggi Perak di Chemor adalah sebahagian daripada fasa kedua pembangunan Koridor Raya Multimedia (MSC) Malaysia, iaitu projek di Cyberjaya yang diperluas ke ke wilayah lain di negara ini.

Antara bandar siber yang sudah diiktiraf status MSC ialah Penang Cybercity 1 dan Kulim High Tech Park di Kedah.

Mengenai pembinaan Lebuh Raya Ipoh-Lumut, Mohd Tajol berkata, laluan baru kira-kira 80 kilometer itu akan memendekkan perjalanan dari bandar raya ini ke Manjung daripada lebih sejam sekarang kepada 30 minit saja.

Katanya, lebuh raya berkenaan akan merancakkan pertumbuhan ekonomi di daerah Manjung dan juga Ipoh.

Beliau berkata, Kerajaan Pusat sebelum ini melantik MRCB bagi menaik-taraf Jalan Simpang Pulai-Lumut membabitkan kerja sambungan Jalan Simpang Pulai ke Jalan Ipoh-Lumut serta melebarkan Jalan Ipoh-Lumut.

"Bagaimanapun, MRCB mencadangkan kerajaan pusat membina lebuh raya baru menghubungkan Ipoh dengan Lumut dengan anggaran kos RM300 juta.

"Kerajaan pusat hanya meluluskan dana sebanyak RM200 juta dan MRCB mendapati peruntukan ini tidak mencukupi, lalu menangguhkan projek terbabit.

"Jadi, kerajaan negeri memutuskan untuk terbabit dalam projek Lebuhraya Ipoh-Lumut dengan memohon geran atau pinjaman tanpa faedah kira-kira RM300 juta," katanya.

adiyon84

April 10th, 2007, 02:06 PM

Meredah gua batu kapur Tambun

Oleh Hafizan Taib

Lost World of Tambun popularkan kawasan alam semula jadi di pinggir Ipoh untuk tarikan pelancong asing

KESEMPATAN yang diberikan pihak pengurusan taman tema air Lost World Of Tambun (LWOT) di Ipoh, Perak kepada sekumpulan wartawan dengan menyertai kem perkhemahan selama dua hari, baru-baru ini sukar digambarkan dengan kata-kata.

Pengalaman perkhemahan itu adalah satu peluang yang tidak selalu hadir dan meskipun pelbagai kesukaran ditempuh, ia menjadi pengalaman manis buat mereka.

Pengalaman menarik itu turut dikongsi bersama petugas LWOT yang mana mereka bertindak sebagai koordinator dan juru pandu dalam program berkenaan.

Penjelajahan di sekitar kawasan yang kaya dengan alam flora dan fauna, selain hasil tinggalan sejarah itu menyerlahkan pelbagai rahsia dan keistimewaannya yang selama ini tidak diketahui.

Peluang menghabiskan masa di kawasan taman tema air yang dikelilingi gunung dan gua batu kapur semula jadi turut memberi peluang kepada setiap peserta mengambil gambar sebagai kenangan berlatar belakangkan alam semula jadi yang menarik.

Kawasan gunung dan gua batu kapur di Tambun, Perak itu adalah satu kawasan menarik yang dikatakan penempatan awal manusia yang hidup di zaman pra sejarah.

Ini dibuktikan dengan beberapa lukisan purba peninggalan sejarah lampau termasuk lakaran dugung pada dinding gua di kawasan berkenaan.

Pengurus Besar LWOT, Calvin Ho, berkata program terbabit dirancang bagi memberi ruang dan peluang pihak media meninjau dan menikmati keindahan alam semula jadi di samping merasai sendiri pengalaman meredah hutan belantara serta gunung dan gua di sekitar kawasan berkenaan.

Beliau berkata, ia bertujuan mendedah dan mempopularkan kawasan terbabit kepada umum supaya menjadi tarikan bagi pelancong asing dan tempatan berkunjung ke Perak.

"Sememangnya kawasan alam semula jadi seperti ini menarik minat pelancong terutama pelancong asing yang suka menjalankan tinjauan dan kajian mengenainya.

"Pengurusan LWOT berasa perlu untuk mempromosi dan mendedahkan kawasan di sekitar Tambun ini kepada pengetahuan umum supaya ia menjadi lebih popular sebagai destinasi pelancongan," katanya.

Semua peserta yang dibawa meneroka kawasan hutan di sekitar gunung dan gua di Tambun jelas mendapati ia mempunyai tarikan tersendiri dengan panorama mempesona.

Ditambah dengan tumbuhan hijau menghiasi kawasan sekeliling yang mendamaikan pandangan mata selain kewujudan stalaktit dan stalagmit pada beberapa sudut di dalam gua yang mengagumkan.

Beberapa batu di dalam gua kelihatan memiliki bentuk menarik yang ganjil dan aneh dengan identiti tersendiri.

Perjalanan menempuh Terowong Enam Batu (Six Mile Tunnel) di dalam Gua Datuk benar-benar mencabar peserta kerana perlu mengharungi kawasan berair sedalam kira-kira satu meter dengan jarak sejauh 700 meter.

Sepanjang perjalanan kira-kira satu setengah jam dengan diterangi cahaya lampu suluh yang dipasang di topi, peserta dapat merasai segala kepayahan yang pernah ditempuh masyarakat zaman dahulu kala.

Ini kerana laluan terbabit dipercayai pernah digunakan untuk pelbagai tujuan terutama ketika zaman darurat di negara ini.

Namun segala kepayahan dan keletihan tidak melemahkan semangat kerana semua peserta berasa perlu mengharunginya untuk menikmati segala keindahan peninggalan yang terdapat di laluan terowong berkenaan.

Malah, salah satu kewujudan yang menarik perhatian ialah batu kristal pelbagai warna.

Perkhemahan di kawasan gunung dan gua dengan diselang seli pelbagai aktiviti yang perlu disertai setiap peserta banyak membantu mewujudkan suasana ceria di samping mengeratkan hubungan serta semangat setia kawan.

LWOT turut menyediakan pelbagai kemudahan menarik untuk dinikmati orang ramai dengan tarikan utama sebuah kolam berombak seluas 3,200 meter persegi yang dilengkapi tujuh jenis ombak.

Juga disediakan sebatang sungai pengembaraan berombak terpanjang di Asia iaitu sepanjang 600 meter, selain Lembah Harimau yang menempatkan lapan ekor harimau terdiri daripada tiga harimau dewasa dan lima anak harimau.

Harimau dewasa dikenali sebagai Sultan (jantan) manakala harimau betina pula Jessie dan Raima. Lima anak harimau yang membabitkan Putra dan Rana (jantan) serta Aqila, Azian dan Jazz (betina).

Di samping itu, ada empat buah kolam air panas dengan paras suhu antara 40 hingga 50 darjah celsius untuk kemudahan pengunjung.

LWOT dibuka dari jam 11 pagi hingga 6 petang bermula Isnin hingga Jumaat dan antara 10 pagi hingga 6 petang pada Sabtu dan Ahad termasuk cuti umum manakala ditutup pada Selasa.

Orang ramai yang ingin mendapatkan maklumat lanjut mengenai LWOT boleh melayari lama web rasmi taman tema air itu di alamat www.sunway.com.my/lostworldoftambun.

FAKTA: Jumlah pelawat

Dibuka kepada umum pada 11 November 2004 dan majlis perasmian disempurnakan Sultan Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah pada 12 Jun 2005.

Lokasi di Tambun iaitu di kawasan pinggir bandar dengan jarak kira-kira 10 kilometer dari bandar raya Ipoh.

Taman tema air dengan keluasan 16.2 hektar dan boleh menampung kehadiran lebih 10,000 pengunjung dalam satu masa.

Terletak di dalam kawasan komersial Sunway City dengan keluasan kira-kira 526 hektar.

Lebih 800,000 pengunjung datang ke LWOT sejak ia dibuka.
Bayaran masuk - RM21 (dewasa); RM16 (kanak-kanak); Kanak-kanak di bawah 90 sentimeter (masuk percuma).

Pihak pengurusan juga menawarkan pakej khas secara berkumpulan dengan jumlah minima 30 orang bagi satu kumpulan.

Waktu operasi : Isnin hingga Jumaat (11 pagi - 6 petang); Sabtu, Ahad termasuk cuti umum dan persekolahan (10 pagi - 6 petang).

Ditutup pada setiap Selasa kecuali pada cuti umum dan persekolahan.

Sebuah hotel bajet (Sun Inns Hotel) yang terletak di dalam kawasan Sunway City turut disediakan kepada pengunjung untuk kemudahan penginapan. Menyediakan 40 bilik dengan bayaran RM105 bagi satu bilik.

INFO: Bagaimana ke sana?

Pengunjung yang ingin ke LWOT boleh menggunakan laluan Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan melalui jalan susur keluar Kilometer 139 menghala ke Ipoh, Tanjung Rambutan dan Tambun.

Bagi laluan Jalan Persekutuan boleh merentasi Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah Utara (dari utara) dan Lorong Harimau (dari selatan) sebelum memasuki Jalan Tambun.

Pengunjung boleh menaiki kenderaan sendiri atau teksi dari bandar raya Ipoh kira-kira 15 minit perjalanan.

adiyon84

April 10th, 2007, 02:07 PM

Kompleks akademi penerbangan di Ipoh

Oleh ABDUL RAZAK DIN

IPOH 9 April – Sebuah kompleks akademi penerbangan bertaraf antarabangsa bernilai RM30 juta akan dibina berhampiran Lapangan Terbang Sultan Azlan Shah di sini yang dijadual siap tahun depan.

Pengarah Urusan Integrated Aviation Academy, Mejar (B) Mohd. Hanim Abdul Aziz berkata, pada masa ini pihaknya masih menunggu kelulusan tapak dari kerajaan Perak dan Kerajaan Persekutuan untuk membina kompleks penerbangan sepadu itu yang mampu melatih antara 100 dan 120 juruterbang setahun.

Katanya, pihaknya telah menyediakan peruntukan untuk membina kompleks berkenaan yang akan dilengkapi dengan kemudahan simulator, fakulti dan tempat penyimpanan kapal terbang dan helikopter bagi kegunaan latihan penerbangan dari dalam dan luar negeri.

‘‘Kita masih menunggu kelulusan kerajaan dari segi lokasi tapak berhampiran Lapangan Terbang Sultan Azlan Shah kerana ia begitu sesuai untuk dijadikan pusat latihan penerbangan di negara ini.

‘‘Kawasan seluas empat hektar itu adalah milik kerajaan negeri dan Kerajaan Persekutuan. Oleh itu ia memerlukan kelulusan daripada kedua-dua pihak kerana mengikut perancangan pembinaannya sepatutnya dimulakan pertengahan tahun ini,” katanya ketika ditemui di sini hari ini.

Sehingga kini, Integrated Aviation Academy telah melatih sebanyak 80 juruterbang sejak beroperasi pada 2005.

Pada tahun ini, sebanyak 16 peserta iaitu 12 pegawai dari Tentera Darat dan empat Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) menamatkan latihan masing-masing bermula September 2005 lalu.

Mohd. Hanim berkata, selain melatih juruterbang persendirian Malaysia, pihaknya juga melatih juruterbang dari luar negara.

‘‘Antaranya dari Indonesia, Finland, Singapura, Latvia dan yang terkini seramai tujuh orang dari Myanmar,’’ katanya.

‘‘Di samping Pasukan Udara Tentera Darat dan TLDM, Unit Udara Polis Diraja Malaysia dan Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia turut memberi pengiktirafan untuk melatih jurulatih terbang dan pelatih juruterbang ke peringkat yang lebih tinggi ,” katanya.

Beliau berkata, bagi meningkatkan latihan juruterbang, pihaknya menggunakan pesawat enjin berkembar yang digunakan bagi kursus penerbangan serta menggunakan simulator helikopter buatan tempatan yang dibangunkan oleh firma Ikramatik Systems.

adiyon84

April 10th, 2007, 02:08 PM

Perak Aims To Attract RM1 Bln Foreign Direct Investment
TANJUNG MALIM, April 7 (Bernama) -- Perak is aiming to attract RM1 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) this year, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Tajol Rosli Ghazali said today.

Last year, the FDI inflow to the state amounted to RM700 million, he said.

"We will be happy if it can touch RM1 billion (in terms of FDI)," Tajol Rosli said after officiating Miyazu Malaysia Sdn Bhd's tooling and dies plant here.

Among others, he added, the state government will offer affordable land for investors to set up their manufacturing plants or businesses.

On another development, Tajol Rosli said if everything goes well, the Perak Hi-Tech Park, which comes under the Ninth Malaysia Plan, will take off in 2008.

The largest investment in the area will be a factory manufacturing liquid crystal display (LCD) costing about RM4 billion, he said.

-- BERNAMA --

adiyon84

April 10th, 2007, 02:09 PM

Ipoh goes one up on Cyberjaya
By Karamjit Singh
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It has always been a curious paradox that while Cyberjaya stands for Malaysia's next generation leap into technology as a key pillar of the economy, the city itself lacks certain facilities one takes for granted in a smart city. To start with the most basic, it doesn't offer city-wide wireless broadband access. Mind you, this was brought up way back in 2001 by an International Advisory Panel member.

Cyberja folks can now look at Ipoh with envy as that city has become the first in Malaysia to go wireless. In a smart partnership between the state government, Internet service provider Jaring and The Red Snapper (M) Sdn Bhd (a wireless mobility cell-WiFi company), a plan to turn Perak into a wireless state took a giant step forward late last month with the launch of Wireless Ipoh.

It was no media gimmick, with a WiFi zone in one area and the promise to roll out more. Instead, the city of Ipoh and its suburbs boast 23 access points covering 18 locations. The promoters do not claim the city is fully covered but are confident they have achieved meaningful coverage for Ipoh citizens. This is not only Phase 1 of the Wireless Perak plan that was approved in 2006, but also Perak MSC's (Multimedia Super Corridor) flagship venture. The goal is to cover 70% of the populated areas in the state.

Designated public areas have free Internet access, in this case Padang Ipoh and Seenivasagam Park, while subsidised access will be offered to students and disadvantaged sections of society. Businesses and consumers will be offered reliable and high speed access at competitive rates.

One thing that leaps out at you in this whole plan is the cost. Malaysians, who are generally accustomed to inflated costs when it comes to government projects, may be shocked to find out that Wireless Perak will only cost RM2.46 million. Not that nobody tried to get a sweet deal for themselves. One party is said to have approached the state government to cover only Ipoh with wireless broadband — for a sum of RM56 million.

"The price is low because we are using smart partnerships to move this," says Rais Hussin, executive chairman of Red Snapper. The state government is providing its buildings for free to locate base stations, while Jaring already has a node in Ipoh for its Super Jaring fibre-optic line. In fact, Jaring has allocated 34Mbit of dedicated bandwith for Wireless Ipoh. Red Snapper provides the hardware and does the system integration for a small margin.

And how will Red Snapper make some serious money? Rais says that will come through its enterprise and consumer voice and data solution unit, offering carrier class voice over WiFi. It is also trying to develop its own WiFi-WiMAX compliant chip as Rais says Red Snapper strongly believes that in three years, mobile devices will be WiMAX ready.

But back to Wireless Ipoh, in which broadband coverage is based on micro-cellular technology or extended WiFi.

Jaring CEO Mohamed Awang Lah says they are hoping to grow their revenue with this initiative. "We can offer users dedicated broadband through other technologies too. Right now, this has given us invaluable experience in rolling out a WiFi network. It looks easy to do but believe me, it is not," he says.

What Perak is doing has already caught the attention of neighbouring countries and states, with groups coming in to study what has been done and the model employed. In the US, some municipal authorities think it will give them an edge in attracting investment if they have a city that is wireless-broadband enabled.

Perak, however, is doing it to make a statement that the once tin-rich state is about to mine a different kind of wealth and is starting by giving its people and businesses easy access to broadband.

It is too early to say if this will transform Perak folks into more vibrant, creative people and make businesses based there more competitive. Or whether Jaring will make money from the project and Red Snapper become the preferred partner for wireless cities. But whatever it is, it is the start of something interesting that definitely bears watching.

khoojyh

April 13th, 2007, 11:06 AM

kingdom of pretty girls

adiyon84

April 14th, 2007, 08:06 AM

Hey guys, this is the brochures about the Hotel that's gonna build near the PTTC Jelapang...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%202/PTTCAncasa-1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%202/PTTCAncasa2-1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%202/PTTCAncasa3-1.jpg

This hotel will gonna build by MiTC Hotel.. from Melaka..

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%202/MITCAncasaHotel-1.jpg

adiyon84

April 14th, 2007, 08:11 AM

This pics is the Bouganvillea SPA Building near the Bercham town..

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%202/SPABercham-1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%202/SPABercham2-1.jpg

This pics were at Sunway City Ipoh..

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%202/SunwayCity-1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%202/SunwayCity2-1.jpg

adiyon84

April 14th, 2007, 08:18 AM

Pictures of construction progress over Glamour Square, Bercham..

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%202/GlamourSquare-1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%202/GlamourSquare2-1.jpg

Pictures of construction progress over Ipoh Tower...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%202/IpohTower-1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%202/IpohTower2-1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%202/IpohTower3-1.jpg

kurakura

April 17th, 2007, 03:56 AM

hehe...ipoh is still the same.

I will be back in June :)

miss the place.

argory

April 17th, 2007, 04:02 AM

Nice to see Ipoh, thanks for the photos adiyon84.

adiyon84

April 17th, 2007, 05:54 AM

hehe...ipoh is still the same.

I will be back in June :)

miss the place.

huhu.. yes.. ipoh is still and will be the same as now... :)

but if u can see, nowadays there is a little bit changes in Sunway City area, Bandar Baru Medan, Ipoh(Near Jusco/Tesco) and Greentown area...

adiyon84

April 19th, 2007, 05:32 AM

Significant growth

By CLARA CHOOI

PERAK has experienced significant growth and development in the more than 20 years under the rule of Sultan of Perak Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah.

Today as the Ruler ushers in his 79th birthday, the 34th Sultan can proudly say that he had witnessed the state progress over the years.
Since the decline of the world tin mining industry in the mid 1980s, Perak went through whirlpools of economic changes leading it to what it is today – a state geared towards developed status by 2015.

To reach this goal, a 10-year development model had been drawn up.

The plan – announced by Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Tajol Rosli Ghazali in 2005 – focuses on three issues: abolishing hardcore poverty, achieving zero squatter status, and increasing per capita income of households in the state.

To lay the groundwork, Tajol Rosli had also announced the state’s plan towards achieving a “knowledge-based state” or K-state status by 2010.
Under its Information Communication Technology (ICT) Strategic Blueprint, the two-phase plan centres on three strategic areas; knowledge infrastructure (K-infra), knowledge economy (K-economy) and knowledge society (K-society).

With these, the state hopes to improve its socio-economic standing using ICT as the enabler for the Government, private sector and community.
Also in line with this, at least 80% of Perak is slated to have wireless Internet connection under the Wireless Perak initiative by the middle of this year.

With this, anyone with WiFi (wireless fidelity) enabled laptops, mobile phones or PDAs (personal digital assistant) would be able to connect to the Internet wherever they get a signal – whether at school, in a shopping mall or even a bus stop.

The WiFi facility will cost the state some RM4mil upon completion, which is expected to be by 2008.

As the country moves into its second year of implementation for projects under the 9th Malaysia Plan, Perak has an approved Federal allocation of RM6.19bil for 1,631 new projects.

Under the 9MP, Perak is currently undergoing a series of developments in Bandar Meru Raya in Jelapang near Ipoh for the completion of the Perak Hi-Tech Park by 2015.

The project is an initiative to develop the state’s Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) township which involves 22 projects amounting to RM300mil.

According to Sultan Azlan Shah, the first year of implementation under the 9MP had seen Perak starting 96 of these projects with a total cost of RM553mil.

“I hope that the implementation of these projects are further improved so that every one of them are completed by the end of the 9MP’s five-year period,” he said when opening the fourth session of the 11th state assembly on April 4.

Apart from developing the ICT sector, the global demand for renewable fuel has pushed Perak into taking proactive measures by using its natural resources to produce biofuel.

This can be seen from its plan to set up the country’s first RM1.4bil refinery plant at a 1,000ha area in Trong, which will use wild nipah trees to manufacture ethanol – an alternative to petrol.
The refinery, scheduled to be in operation by early next year, would have the capacity to produce about 1.8 billion litres of ethanol annually, most of which would be exported.

During the plant’s groundbreaking ceremony in January, Tajol Rosli said that the state expected an annual income of RM324mil from the project.
The production of biofuel is not the only technological advancement that Perak plans to delve in.

Where once the state’s soil was used to mine for tin, it may soon be used to mine for water.

Early last year, Tajol Rosli announced that a company had expressed interest to undertake a multi-billion ringgit project to mine for underground water to be supplied to Selangor.

He said that if all went well, the project should begin by 2009 and it was expected to generate an annual revenue of RM36mil.

The state is also tapping the service industry to spur economic growth.
With the current Visit Malaysia Year 2007 campaign, Perak has embarked on a series of initiatives to draw at least three million tourist arrivals in the state this year.

These initiatives include the construction of Tourism Information Complex in Teluk Intan, the launch of the Lumut-Belawan ferry ride in March, the refurbishment of the Pangkor town jetty and the state Tourism Action Council’s offer for travel packages.

The packages provide local and foreign tourists overnight stays at hotels or chalets and trips to places like the Matang mangrove forest, Belum Valley or Pangkor Island, some of the state’s biggest attractions.
The state hopes to gain at least RM1.2bil in revenue this year from its tourism activities.

The revived Ipoh-Padang Besar double-tracking project is another much-awaited facility which could generate more revenue for the state.
The project, which was deferred in 2003 in an effort to reduce the country’s budget deficit, will help in serving as an alternative mode of transport for local commuters and even foreign tourists.

Sultan Azlan Shah had said that he hoped with the completion of the project, there would be an increase in economic activities in the state. With Perak’s future plans for development, it is clear that the state and its people will continue to enjoy the economic progress and a better standard of living.

kurakura

April 21st, 2007, 02:56 AM

Can Ipoh pls upgrade the airport fast so Airasia can resume its operations?

I only flew back once from Senai. The next thing i knew was flights cancelled.
:bash:

A lot of stupid red tapes also.As usual. :nuts:

nazrey

April 22nd, 2007, 02:20 PM

by boob job

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/466459419_8c3a952489_o.jpg

adiyon84

April 22nd, 2007, 03:36 PM

kat area mane pic tu nazrey????

nazrey

April 22nd, 2007, 03:40 PM

Ehh.. saya pun tak tau punya..!

adiyon84

April 22nd, 2007, 03:48 PM

Ehh.. saya pun tak tau punya..!

oic.. u got that pic from the boob job ek.. hehee.. nevermind... thanks.. but i am really not sure where the pic is... huhu...

forrestcat

April 22nd, 2007, 04:18 PM

IPOH MALI RAP SONG BY POINT BLANK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhMlDLb5U1E

Yay for everybody from Ipoh.

cng1974

April 23rd, 2007, 11:06 AM

May I know where Ipoh Tower located? Near Which Jalan?

forrestcat

April 24th, 2007, 08:20 AM

^No idea...sorry.

Anyway,is hotel Excelsior still the tallest building in Ipoh?:nuts:

cng1974

April 24th, 2007, 11:17 AM

Well, the tallest building in Ipoh is the Kinta flat (if i am not mistaken) at old town area...

Not too sure the proposed Perak Tourism Hub Building near Ipoh will be the tallest later..

adiyon84

April 25th, 2007, 03:20 AM

Well, the tallest building in Ipoh is the Kinta flat (if i am not mistaken) at old town area...

Not too sure the proposed Perak Tourism Hub Building near Ipoh will be the tallest later..

well.. soon the tallest building in ipoh will be the Ipoh Tower. This building is located at the Greentown Business District, near the Syuen Hotel and Dataran Ipoh..

The Perak Tourism Hub building may not be the tallest when it is finished, but the shopping mall below it will be the biggest and the largest in Perak.. and also the first longest well al fresco concept shops in the region.. huhu..

kurakura

April 25th, 2007, 06:15 AM

Haha..the world is leaving us behind with more and more outrageous records.....:nuts: and the kinta heights is still the tallest for us :lol:

Anyway, my dad says the first tall building in Ipoh is the current HSBC bank near Ipoh Padang.

aBe

April 25th, 2007, 02:22 PM

Haha..the world is leaving us behind with more and more outrageous records.....:nuts: and the kinta heights is still the tallest for us :lol:

So Ipoh really is "The Forgotten City" then eh...:)

Fret not, at least Ipoh could stand proud as one of the densest and sprawling city in Malaysia. With many beautiful historic pre-war buildings in town.

adiyon84

April 26th, 2007, 03:53 AM

Sunway City Ipoh In Tie-up To Woo Korean Senior Citizens

IPOH, April 25 (Bernama) -- Sunway City Ipoh Sdn Bhd (SCI) and CI Korea Ltd are joining forces to present Malaysia as an ideal second home for South Korea's senior citizens.

SCI senior general manager Ong Pang Yen said today his company is clearing a 4.4 ha site at Tambun here to build apartments and houses to serve as second homes for South Koreans aged 65 and above.

The project involving about 460 houses is targeted at senior citizens from the town of Hong Cheong, he told a press conference here after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between SCI and CI Korea at the Ipoh City Hall.

The Korean firm was represented by its vice president, Deok Su Yu. The event was witnessed by Ipoh City Council secretary Roshidi Hashim.

Ong felt the project is viable as it incorporates various recreational facilities that are second only to those in the Klang Valley.

"With the MoU we will work with CI Korea Ltd on a study on how to promote the project," he said. "The study will take about three months before the project development takes off.

"The cooperation between SCI and one of the best-known realty companies in South Korea proves that Sunway City is the best property developer and tourism promoter in this city."

According to Ong, CI Korea has developed Hong Cheong as a town for senior citizens.

He also disclosed that SCI will invest another RM700 million to develop various facilities in this tourist, recreation and residential project.

This is in addition to the RM500 million being spent to develop property, recreational and tourism projects which are due to be completed by 2010.

CI Korea's Deok said his company has bought 602 houses at Sunway in Petaling Jaya for sale to South Koreans, driven by the fact that houses are costly in that country and that about 10 percent of the South Korean population comprises those aged 65 and more.

The buyers of houses at Sunway PJ will be offered four-day three-night free stays at apartments in Sunway Ipoh every month.

He described the housing and other facilities here as more attractive than those in Thailand and the Philippines.

-- BERNAMA --

kurakura

April 26th, 2007, 04:27 AM

huh? How can koreans live in Malaysia?:nuts:
They dont speak Malay or even English especially the older generation.

travellator

April 26th, 2007, 06:16 AM

there are many koreans living and working in Malaysia, in KL they are concentrated in Ampang and Desa Sri Hartamas. They r not just retirees but own businessess and relocate their families here. Don't know if they will take to living in Ipoh tho, but they are very resourceful. They speak or are learning to speak english so not too difficult for them. You can read more in this old thread....http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=337066&highlight=cosmopolitan

adiyon84

April 27th, 2007, 07:03 AM

Fuji Xerox buka cawangan di Ipoh, rancang perluas syarikat
Oleh Zef Othman

FUJI Xerox Malaysia (Fuji Xerox), peneraju penyedia penyelesaian dokumen global baru-baru ini membuka cawangan barunya di Ipoh, Perak, iaitu cawangan keenamnya di Malaysia, baru-baru ini.

Presiden Fuji Xerox, Masashi Honda, berkata pembukaan cawangan baru itu adalah antara usaha Fuji Xerox untuk menyediakan penyelesaian dokumen secara menyeluruh kepada pengguna dan pelanggan perniagaan di negeri terbabit.

“Ia adalah sebahagian rancangan perluasan syarikat bagi memperkenalkan rangkaian produk dan perkhidmatan kepada pelanggan di negeri ini dengan lebih meluas.

“Antara produk yang disediakan adalah kelengkapan pelbagai fungsi, penyelesaian perisian untuk keperluan am pejabat serta peranti pencetak format lebar istimewa yang sering digunakan dalam sektor kejuruteraan,” katanya dalam satu kenyataan di Ipoh, baru-baru ini.

Majlis pembukaan cawangan baru itu dilancarkan Ahli Parlimen Larut, Datuk Raja Ahmad Zainuddin Raja Omar.

Masashi berkata, cawangan baru itu turut menawarkan nilai tambah kepada perniagaan di negeri terbabit menerusi khidmat kepakaran teknikal yang disediakan oleh syarikat itu.

Beliau berkata, khidmat kepakaran teknikal yang turut ditawarkan di cawangan baru itu membabitkan proses memahami keadaan persekitaran di tempat kerja, kakitangan dan proses perniagaan.

Katanya, dengan memahami keperluan syarikat, kakitangan Fuji Xerox akan memainkan peranan dalam memberikan nasihat kepada pelanggan dalam penggunaan penyelesaian pejabat lebih berkesan.

“Pembukaan cawangan ini juga berperanan untuk menyediakan perkhidmatan kepada pelanggan di Perak sedia ada serta wakil pengedar sah Fuji Xerox di kawasan sekitarnya.

“Ketika ini, syarikat pengedar kami di Perak kelihatan lebih fokus untuk membawa pelbagai rangkaian produk Fuji Xerox ke negeri ini,” katanya.

Masashi berkata, pertumbuhan dan peluang perniagaan yang ditawarkan di negeri itu menjadi antara faktor utama Fuji Xerox untuk membuka cawangan barunya di bandar Ipoh.

Kini, Fuji Xerox yang beroperasi di ibu pejabatnya di Petaling Jaya, Selangor turut mencatatkan jumlah pekerja kira-kira 500 kakitangan di seluruh negara.

Selain mempunyai cawangannya di Perak, Fuji Xerox juga sudah membuka lima cawangannya yang lain di Pulau Pinang, Melaka, Johor Bahru, Kuching dan Kota Kinabalu.

nazrey

April 27th, 2007, 05:32 PM

Sunway City Ipoh In Tie-up To Woo Korean Senior Citizens
April 25, 2007 23:55 PM

IPOH, April 25 (Bernama) -- Sunway City Ipoh Sdn Bhd (SCI) and CI Korea Ltd are joining forces to present Malaysia as an ideal second home for South Korea's senior citizens.

SCI senior general manager Ong Pang Yen said today his company is clearing a 4.4 ha site at Tambun here to build apartments and houses to serve as second homes for South Koreans aged 65 and above.

The project involving about 460 houses is targeted at senior citizens from the town of Hong Cheong, he told a press conference here after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between SCI and CI Korea at the Ipoh City Hall.

The Korean firm was represented by its vice president, Deok Su Yu. The event was witnessed by Ipoh City Council secretary Roshidi Hashim.

Ong felt the project is viable as it incorporates various recreational facilities that are second only to those in the Klang Valley.

"With the MoU we will work with CI Korea Ltd on a study on how to promote the project," he said. "The study will take about three months before the project development takes off.

"The cooperation between SCI and one of the best-known realty companies in South Korea proves that Sunway City is the best property developer and tourism promoter in this city."

According to Ong, CI Korea has developed Hong Cheong as a town for senior citizens.

He also disclosed that SCI will invest another RM700 million to develop various facilities in this tourist, recreation and residential project.

This is in addition to the RM500 million being spent to develop property, recreational and tourism projects which are due to be completed by 2010.

CI Korea's Deok said his company has bought 602 houses at Sunway in Petaling Jaya for sale to South Koreans, driven by the fact that houses are costly in that country and that about 10 percent of the South Korean population comprises those aged 65 and more.

The buyers of houses at Sunway PJ will be offered four-day three-night free stays at apartments in Sunway Ipoh every month.

He described the housing and other facilities here as more attractive than those in Thailand and the Philippines.

-- BERNAMA

forrestcat

April 29th, 2007, 01:18 PM

April 29, 2007 16:10 PM
Ipoh Airport Proposed As Launching Ground For Space Tourism

By Ahmad Shukran Shaharuddin

SEREMBAN, April 29 (Bernama) -- A group of space tourism consultants have proposed to the Perak government to turn the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS) in Ipoh into a "space-bound airport".

Space Future Consulting director Dr Patrick Collins said the proposal was submitted in 1999.

For the plan to become a reality, however, it should start as a ground for test flights.

He said the LTSAS was chosen for the project because of its low airline traffic unlike the KL International Airport in Sepang.

It was also strategically located at the centre of Peninsular Malaysia and supported by a good transportation network, said Dr Collins who was a lecturer with Azabu University's Environmental Policy Department in Japan.

"Although it sounds very ambitious but it can happen. For example 20 years back, not many of us used handphones but it's considered something normal nowadays," he told Bernama here.

He said the initial cost was estimated at RM100 million and this included the plan to conduct 100 test flights using a spacecraft called the Ascender which could carry space tourists, astronauts and facilitate scientific experiments at 100km from earth.

The suborbital spaceplane, developed by Bristol Spaceplanes Limited of Britain, can take off and land horizontally and also climb vertically.

Dr Collins said Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Tajol Rosli Ghazali had on Nov 2004 announced that the state government had allowed the LTSAS to be developed into a port for space tourism.

"This initiative could be undertaken on a joint-venture effort involving a local company. We have also approached the Civil Aviation Department twice on the proposal as we need the licence from them to operate," he said.

He said the government should look into the project seriously, and he was informed that the proposal had been submitted to the Science, Technology and Innovations Ministry.

"Even if the test flight could take years but we must start from here. It is a good opportunity for Malaysia. This is a new field that would create a new market niche for tourism and new jobs," Dr Collins said.

After the tests, the initial flight would be a suborbital journey to space and later, an orbital journey, he said.

"We have made a study and survey that one suborbital journey would cost around RM10,000 to RM20,000 per person, and we consider it as affordable," he said.

The aviation and space industries in Europe were considering to set up hotels and provide accommodation for tourists a night or two in space, he said.

-- BERNAMA

kurakura

April 29th, 2007, 11:35 PM

^^ I stay in Ipoh for so long, I know this kind of things has a low chance of becoming a reality.

Cmon, I just want them to upgrade the Airport's runway so Airasia can fly here. The government should settle the basic fundamentals and needs first before thinking of some castles in the sky.

Thanks for the news anyway:cheers:

adiyon84

April 30th, 2007, 02:16 PM

:nuts: that is funniest thing I've ever heard.... but if that really happen... so it's good for Ipoh.... at least it have new major attraction into that (space what so ever)......

adiyon84

April 30th, 2007, 02:34 PM

This is the Bahasa Malaysia version in Bernama.com....

29 April, 2007 15:02 PM

Lapangan Terbang Ipoh Tempat Berlepas Ke Angkasa Lepas?
Oleh Ahmad Shukran Shaharuddin

SEREMBAN, 29 April (Bernama) -- Lapangan Terbang Ipoh atau nama rasminya Lapangan Terbang Sultan Azlan Shah (LTSAS) telah dicadangkan oleh sebuah kumpulan pakar runding pelancongan angkasa lepas supaya dijadikan tapak pelepasan "perjalanan ke angkasa lepas" bagi memenuhi permintaan dalam bidang pelancongan angkasa lepas pada masa depan.

Pengarah Space Future Consulting Dr Patrick Collins berkata cadangan itu telah dikemukakan oleh syarikatnya kepada kerajaan negeri Perak pada 1999.

Antara cadangan itu, menurut Dr Collins, ialah di peringkat awal ia tidak akan dibangunkan sebagai lapangan terbang untuk pesawat ke angkasa lepas tetapi sebagai tempat untuk melakukan penerbangan ujian sebelum penumpang dibenarkan menaiki pesawat yang akan membawa mereka ke angkasa lepas.

Katanya LTSAS dipilih kerana kurang sesak dengan penerbangan pesawat berbanding Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa KL (KLIA) di Sepang dan sebagai tempat untuk penerbangan ujian bagi projek yang lebih besar pada masa depan, ia boleh direalisasikan.

Dr Collins, seorang pensyarah di Jabatan Dasar Alam Sekitar di Universiti Azabu, Jepun, berkata pemilihan LTSAS juga disebabkan lokasinya yang terletak di tengah-tengah Semenanjung Malaysia dan kerana terdapatnya perkhidmatan pengangkutan yang baik.

"Walaupun bunyinya seperti satu cita-cita yang terlalu tinggi untuk dicapai tetapi ia boleh dilakukan. Sebagai contoh, 20 tahun dahulu tidak ramai daripada kita yang menggunakan telefon bimbit tapi hari ini ia sudah menjadi perkara biasa sahaja," katanya kepada Bernama.

Dr Collins yang menjalankan agensi perunding mengenai pelancongan angkasa lepas berkata kos awal projek itu ialah RM100 juta untuk menubuh dan melakukan 100 penerbangan ujian dengan pesawat angka lepas yang dipanggil "Ascender", yang boleh membawa pelancong dan angkasawan serta boleh digunakan untuk menjalankan uji kaji sains pada ketinggian sehingga 100km dari bumi.

Beliau berkata pesawat untuk mengelilingi suborbit bumi itu akan dibina oleh Bristol Spaceplanes Limited, England, yang menggunakan enjin jet untuk berlepas, mendarat dan naik secara menegak, yang akan membolehkan orang awam mengunjungi ruang angkasa lepas sebenar.

Dr Collins berkata pada November 2004, Menteri Besar Perak Datuk Seri Tajol Rosli Ghazali mengumumkan bahawa kerajaan Perak telah membenarkan LTSAS dibangunkan sebagai sebuah lapangan terbang untuk tujuan pelancongan angkasa lepas, yang merupakan pengumuman pertama seumpamanya oleh sebuah kerajaan negeri di sebuah negara sedang membangun mengenai projek pelancongan angkasa lepas.

"Kami telah mencadangkan supaya inisiatif ini dijalankan secara usaha sama menerusi sebuah konsortium yang turut mengandungi syarikat tempatan. Kami juga telah menemui Jabatan Penerbangan Awam dua kali berkenaan cadangan ini kerana kami memerlukan lesen daripada mereka untuk beroperasi," katanya.

Bagaimanapun, katanya, beliau faham bahawa kerajaan perlu mengkaji perkara itu secara serius terlebih dahulu dan beliau difahamkan cadangan itu telah dikemukakan kepada Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi.

"Malah, penerbangan ujian itu pun mungkin mengambil masa bertahun-tahun sebelum dapat dilakukan tetapi kita kena bermula di sini. Ia satu peluang yang baik bagi Malaysia. Ini adalah satu bidang baru yang akan menjadi pasaran khusus baru dalam bidang pelancongan serta mewujudkan peluang-peluang pekerjaan baru, dan permintaan dan penawaran dalam ekonomi," tambah beliau.

Beliau berkata sekiranya rancangan dan penerbangan ujian itu dapat dilaksanakan, maka di peringkat awal, penerbangan mengelilingi suborbit bumi akan dijalankan sebelum penerbangan mengelilingi orbit di angkasa lepas dilakukan.

"Kami telah menjalankan kajian dan penyelidikan dan satu perjalanan suborbit akan membabitkan kos sekitar RM10,000 ke RM20,000 seorang dan ini dianggap sebagai sesuatu yang termampu," katanya.

Beliau berkata industri penerbangan dan angkasa lepas di Eropah malah sedang mempertimbangkan untuk membina hotel dan tempat penginapan di angkasa lepas bagi membolehkan pelanggan bermalam semalam dua di sana.

-- BERNAMA --

adiyon84

April 30th, 2007, 02:45 PM

Osim posts 50% rise in sales

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Lifestyle products manufacturer, Osim (M) Sdn Bhd, posted an over 50% rise in sales to RM162 million last year, strengthening its number one market position.

Its director and chief executive officer and director Datuk Tay Sim Kim attributed the growth due to its strategy of targeting the right market segment with innovative products to create a healthy lifestyle environment.

He said this in a statement on April 16 in conjunction with the opening of its largest flagship store in the country, at Ipoh Parade in Perak.

“The opening of our largest flagship store completes a full circle of a one-stop health and convenience centre for our customers especially in northern Malaysia,” said Tay.

He said the 3,714 sq ft Osim flagship store marked the establishment of its 130th retail outlet in the country.

Its business development manager Chia Sook Fun said OSIM would will open more stores nationwide by end of this year as well as introduce more products.

forrestcat

April 30th, 2007, 03:01 PM

huh? How can koreans live in Malaysia?:nuts:
They dont speak Malay or even English especially the older generation.

Koreans are kinda cheapstakes :nuts: ....live anywhere that is cheap,preferably outside South Korea.:nuts:

In OZ...they dun go to live in expensive cities like Melbourne and Sydney but go to smaller(cheaper) cities like Adelaide.

Koreans also like big big houses(at cheap price of course), and Ipoh has that.

kurakura

April 30th, 2007, 07:44 PM

Koreans are kinda cheapstakes :nuts: ....live anywhere that is cheap,preferably outside South Korea.:nuts:

In OZ...they dun go to live in expensive cities like Melbourne and Sydney but go to smaller(cheaper) cities like Adelaide.

Koreans also like big big houses(at cheap price of course), and Ipoh has that.

So I can taste good kimchi in the future:banana:

cng1974

May 2nd, 2007, 04:10 AM

kurakura

May 2nd, 2007, 04:49 AM

So which part of ipoh do you think is more suitable for Korean? I would see Tiger lane area or behind the Turf Club prefer by most of the foreigner?

there ex leh.....those that choose to come ipoh are not rich. rich ones are in NYC, London, Paris, Melbourne etc.

cng1974

May 2nd, 2007, 08:09 AM

Anyone have tracking list of Ipoh projects?

kurakura

May 3rd, 2007, 02:34 AM

Anyone have tracking list of Ipoh projects?

nope. i seldom go back to ipoh nowadays.

Goin back in june.:banana:

adiyon84

May 3rd, 2007, 03:57 PM

Karnival Jom Heboh di Stadium Indera Mulia Sabtu, Ahad

IPOH: TV3 dengan kerjasama Kerajaan Perak menganjurkan Karnival Jom Heboh 2007 di pekarangan Stadium Indera Mulia, Ipoh, Sabtu dan Ahad ini.

Karnival itu menemukan orang ramai dengan pengendali rangkaian stesen televisyen dan radio di bawah kumpulan Media Prima Berhad (Media Prima) seperti tv9, Hot FM, Fly FM dan akhbar Harian Metro.

Dalam kenyataan yang dikeluarkan TV3 di sini, semalam, Jom Heboh di Perak bermula Jumaat ini dengan siaran langsung rancangan Al-Kuliyah di pekarangan Stadium Indera Mulia pada 5 petang.

Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Perak, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Hashim dijangka berada di set rancangan berkenaan.

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Rangkaian Televisyen Media Prima, Datuk Farid Ridzuan dijangka menyampaikan sumbangan RM10,000 untuk tabung kebajikan Perak.

Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Mohd Tajol Rosli Ghazali dijemput menghadiri majlis itu pada jam 3 petang Ahad.

Mohd Tajol dan Farid juga akan menyertai perlawanan bowling persahabatan antara pegawai kerajaan negeri dengan eksekutif TV3 pada 8 malam hari sama.

Karnival Jom Heboh 2007 di Perak diakhiri dengan konsert bermula 9 malam di pekarangan Stadium Indera Mulia.

Antara artis yang akan membuat persembahan ialah Adibah Noor, Misha Omar, Waheeda, Fazli Zainal, Flop Poppy dan Hattan.

adiyon84

May 6th, 2007, 11:28 AM

Karnival Jom Heboh 2007 dapat sambutan

IPOH: Karnival Jom Heboh 2007 yang berlangsung selama dua hari mulai semalam di pekarangan Stadium Indera Mulia, dekat sini mendapat sambutan hebat daripada penduduk di negeri ini.

Bandar raya Ipoh dipilih sebagai lokasi ketiga Jom Heboh 2007 sebelum menjelajah seluruh destinasi di Malaysia.

Karnival itu dianjurkan stesen televisyen TV3 dengan kerjasama kerajaan negeri sebagai membuka satu lagi landasan untuk mengeratkan silaturahim sesama insan dan hubungan kekeluargaan.

Karnival kali ini diadakan semula di Ipoh selepas kali terakhir pada 2004 membawa konsep merapatkan hubungan kekeluargaan, masyarakat dengan stesen televisyen milik Media Prima Berhad (Media Prima) bersama penonton setianya.

Semua gerai milik Media Prima termasuk stesen radio Hot FM, Majalah 3, MyTV3, TV9, Harian Metro serta gerai penaja lain termasuk Power Root dan Hotlink turut menjadi tumpuan ramai.

Kehadiran personaliti Media Prima, duta produk dan artis tempatan menyebabkan setiap gerai itu sesak dengan pengunjung.

Orang ramai mula membanjiri kawasan karnival seawal jam 9 pagi untuk menyaksikan pelbagai acara yang diadakan seperti pertunjukan kreatif, hiburan dan permainan kanak-kanak, selain sempat bergambar dengan artis kegemaran mereka.

Karnival dimulakan dengan siaran langsung rancangan Al-Kuliyah pada jam 5 petang kelmarin di perkarangan stadium terbabit .

Karnival itu akan dihadiri Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Mohd Tajol Rosli Ghazali, petang ini dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Rangkaian Televisyen Media Prima Berhad, Datuk Farid Ridzuan.

Sementara itu, persembahan Konsert Jom Heboh di pentas utama jam 9 malam ini di pekarangan Stadium Indera Mulia dimeriahkan dengan kehadiran artis popular seperti Adibah Noor, Misha Omar, Waheeda, Fazli Zainal, Flop Poppy, Datuk M Daud Kilau, Hattan, Inteem, kumpulan acara Gang Starz termasuk Flava, N Quint, Mendua dan Infinatez.

tbc

May 6th, 2007, 01:55 PM

huh? How can koreans live in Malaysia?:nuts:
They dont speak Malay or even English especially the older generation.
As has been pointed out previously, these Korean/Japanese retiress are very very resourceful and adaptable !! You will be pleasantly surprised as to how many of them are residing amongst us :)

kurakura

May 7th, 2007, 07:33 PM

As has been pointed out previously, these Korean/Japanese retiress are very very resourceful and adaptable !! You will be pleasantly surprised as to how many of them are residing amongst us :)

thats awesome..... i love korean gals......last time i went out with one...got to know her in the museum...she on transit....hehe:lol:

tbc

May 8th, 2007, 01:36 AM

thats awesome..... i love korean gals......

:D Kawan, I was referring to retirees lah !!:lol:

adiyon84

May 8th, 2007, 05:58 AM

Karnival UrbanLive cara ntv7 dekati penonton
Oleh Farihad Shalla Mahmud

USAHA pertama ntv7 untuk menganjurkan sebuah acara hiburan ala Jom Heboh bagi mendekati golongan penonton ternyata tidak sia-sia apabila ruang legar pusat membeli belah The Curve yang terletak di Mutiara Damansara dibanjiri pengunjung yang ingin menyaksikan acara hiburan yang julung kali dianjurkan stesen televisyen terbabit.

Biarpun tidak sebesar dan segah karnival anjuran stesen TV3 namun usaha itu patut dipuji kerana UrbanLive, berjaya mencapai matlamatnya apabila sebilangan besar golongan urban, yang menjadi kumpulan sasaran acara itu membanjiri acara yang penuh gilang gemilang itu.

Memulakan acaranya baru-baru ini sebelum bergerak ke destinasi seterusnya iaitu Kinta City, Ipoh pada penghujung bulan ini, karnival yang bermula dari jam 11 pagi hingga 7 malam itu turut diserikan dengan kehadiran selebriti serta personaliti terkemuka stesen terbabit.

Antara personaliti yang hadir bagi memeriahkan acara itu termasuklah perantara program The Breakfast Show, Daphne Iking dan Nazrudin Rahman, pengacara program hiburan berinfomasi, Life!Session, Xandria Ooi, Jonathan Putra dan Wan Sariah, pengacara Wakenabeb, Radhi (OAG) dan Din Beramboi, hos Battle Of The Band, Lynn Lam serta penyampai Edisi 7 seperti Syarifah Salwa Syed Abdul Rahman, Rosmanizam Dali dan ramai lagi.

Selain berpeluang beramah mesra dan merakamkan foto bersama, daya tarikan utama karnival itu adalah aktiviti unik yang disediakan oleh setiap rancangan yang diterbitkan stesen terbabit seperti Network, Hong, Edisi serta kids@fgw.

Sebagai contoh, mana-mana pengunjung yang merasakan bakat untuk menjadi pengacara ataupun penyampai berita, mereka boleh menguji bakat mereka di gerai Edisi. Di gerai itu juga pengunjung boleh mempelajari kerja di belakang tabir, program baru yang akan muncul serta bergesel bahu dan bermain permainan dengan personaliti stesen itu.

“Inilah peluang terbaik untuk penonton kita mengetahui bagaimana kumpulan produksi kita bekerja keras untuk menghasilkan yang terbaik buat mereka di layar kaca,” jelas Pengurus Besar Kumpulan Pengurusan Jenama ntv7, Janice PH Cheng pada majlis pelancaran UrbanLive, baru-baru ini. Hadir sama, Pengurus Besar Integrasi Pemasaran, Bisnes Malaysia, Telekom Malaysia, Zainab Hashim selaku penaja bersama acara itu.

Katanya, dalam usaha untuk menghasilkan program yang lebih baik pada masa akan datang, mereka turut terbuka untuk menerima cadangan.

“Mungkin dengan acara seperti ini penonton kami akan lebih mudah menyatakan pendapat mereka. Program bagaimana yang patut kekal, mana yang patut dimansuhkan dan cerita yang bagaimana perlu kami tayangkan. semuanya boleh dilakukan di sini,” katanya.

Antara aktiviti menarik yang disediakan untuk karnival itu termasuklah permainan Millionaire Golfer, Amazing Race, Deal or Not Deal serta cabaran merubah muka oleh Clinique. Pengunjung juga turut dhiburkan dengan persembahan nyanyian oleh Syafinaz Selamat dan Redzuan serta penampilan istimewa watak kartun popular Jepun, Doraemon.

Bagi mereka yang terlepas untuk menyaksikan acara pembukaan UrbanLive ini, mereka masih boleh berbuat demikian dengan mengunjungi karnival yang sama iaitu Kinta City, Ipoh (Mei 26-27); Queesbay Mall, Penang (Jun 30-Julai 1); Suria KLCC (Julai 14-15), Aeon Tebrau (Ogos 18-19) serta Sunway Pyramid (Sept 8-9).

Acara ini akan tamat pada September 25 di mana One Utama akan menjadi destinasi terakhir dikunjungi karnival UrbanLive ini. Maklumat lanjut untuk acara ini bolehlah di dapati di laman web www.ntv7.com.my.

adiyon84

May 9th, 2007, 04:40 AM

This is the new picture I caught yesterday. In a conclusion, Ipoh city will be the same like 10years ago.. huhu!! :ohno:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh58.jpg

forrestcat

May 9th, 2007, 04:47 AM

^10 years ago there was no JJ, no Tesco and no Lost WOrldof Tambun :lol: :lol: .

adiyon84

May 9th, 2007, 04:54 AM

^10 years ago there was no JJ, no Tesco and no Lost WOrldof Tambun :lol: :lol: .

Hehe... that's right kawan.. adding more, GIANT & GREENTOWN MALL also.. :lol: but those you stated are all away from the Ipoh city centre like that picture.. huhu...

adiyon84

May 9th, 2007, 05:04 AM

This is the video about the project of Perak Tourism Hub in Ipoh...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Perak%20Tourism%20Hub/th_PerakTourismHub.jpg (http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Perak%20Tourism%20Hub/?action=view&current=PerakTourismHub.flv)

AhChuan

May 9th, 2007, 05:54 AM

This is the new picture I caught yesterday. In a conclusion, Ipoh city will be the same like 10years ago.. huhu!! :ohno:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh58.jpg

No la....I saw a contruction building far away in this pics. ;) Btw, what project is tht??

The video so cool!!! Love it!! Love the opening!! Love the music too!! Very nice!! :banana: :banana:

Oh god....I begin to love Ipoh liao. :D Muz be the video influenced me!!

TYW

May 9th, 2007, 07:06 AM

^^ i can see Toronto in the video! and Steve Jobs also :D

cng1974

May 9th, 2007, 08:58 AM

adiyon84

May 9th, 2007, 09:56 AM

That is Ipoh Tower in Greentown Area If i am not mistaken.

Anyway, I would prefer less Change to Ipoh City to maintain its 60s & 70s look or feels or environment with less development. More development could be happenned outside the city.

Actually there a few major construction progress in the Ipoh city area, namely Ipoh Tower, Damaipuri Condominium, and 1 Casuarina Corporate Park.

Others are far from Ipoh city such as Bandar Baru Medan, Glamour Square Shopping Centre and Tasek Square.

This is what I saw la.. perhaps there are more construction all around the Ipoh areas now... :nuts:

AhChuan

May 9th, 2007, 11:20 AM

From Ah Chuan: No la....I saw a contruction building far away in this pics. ;) Btw, what project is tht??

That is Ipoh Tower in Greentown Area If i am not mistaken.

Anyway, I would prefer less Change to Ipoh City to maintain its 60s & 70s look or feels or environment with less development. More development could be happenned outside the city.

:eek:...seem like Ipoh Tower gonna has 30++ floors!! Izzit??? Yupe, I oso think tht a city need to develop outside the city....not in the city. Yea...maintain the city's historical buildings. ;)

kurakura

May 10th, 2007, 01:29 AM

:D Kawan, I was referring to retirees lah !!:lol:

retirees also got granddaughters coming to visit :D

have to prowl at greentown and belakang jusco di:lol:

adiyon84

May 15th, 2007, 04:02 PM

Wireless Ipoh lakar sejarah dunia ICT Perak
Oleh Suhaila Ismail

Kerajaan negeri pilih Padang Ipoh, Taman Dr Seenivasagam untuk sedia internet jalur lebar

IPOH: Padang Ipoh dan Taman Dr Seenivasagam dekat sini, menjadi dua lokasi pertama di bandar raya ini yang menyediakan perkhidmatan internet jalur lebar tanpa wayar selaras hasrat Perak menjadi negeri berasaskan pengetahuan atau K-State menjelang 2010.

Perkhidmatan secara percuma itu juga menunjukkan kesungguhan kerajaan negeri dalam menyediakan infrastruktur berkaitan teknologi maklumat dan komunikasi (ICT) secara lebih sistematik dan pantas 24 jam sehari.

Projek Wireless Ipoh turut disifatkan antara yang terbaik, terkini dan mampu merangkaikan kepelbagaian penggunaan ICT yang merangkumi akses internet termasuk perhubungan atau siaran televisyen melalui komputer riba.

Projek itu bukan saja melakarkan sejarah baru dunia ICT negeri tetapi juga meletakkan Perak setanding dengan negara membangun dari segi kecanggihan dan penggunaan internet yang diusahakan dengan kerjasama The Red Snapper Sdn Bhd (Red Snapper).

Pengarah Operasi Red Snapper, Rais Hussain Mohamed Ariff, berkata dalam fasa pertama, 70 peratus kawasan di Ipoh dibekalkan dengan kemudahan itu yang mana Padang Ipoh dan Taman Dr Seenivasagam menjadi lokasi terpilih untuk melayari internet secara percuma.

Katanya, mengikut perancangan kerajaan negeri, setiap daerah akan dibekalkan kemudahan itu di tiga kawasan terpilih yang dijangka dapat digunakan selewat-lewatnya Julai nanti.

"Kita berbangga kerana dapat bekerjasama dengan kerajaan negeri dalam menyediakan perkhidmatan internet jalur lebar tanpa wayar ini yang berasaskan model `Wireless Philadelphia' iaitu kaedah sama digunakan di Philadelphia, Amerika Syarikat.

"Sebelum memulakan projek ini, Panel Penasihat ICT negeri dan Jaring menjalankan kajian rapi di beberapa negara termasuk Hong Kong, Taiwan, Los Angeles dan Philadelphia untuk melihat potensinya.

"Dengan projek ini, Ipoh muncul muncul lokasi pertama di Malaysia yang memperkenalkan perkhidmatan internet jalur lebar tanpa wayar secara percuma.

"Ia diharap dapat merealisasikan hasrat Perak menjadi negeri berasaskan pengetahuan atau K-State menjelang 2010," katanya ketika ditemui selepas majlis pelancaran `Wireless Ipoh' di Padang Ipoh yang disempurnakan Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Mohd Tajol Rosli Ghazali, baru-baru ini.

Sementara itu, Rais berkata, pihaknya turut menjalin kerjasama dengan Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (SKMM) untuk mengesan pengguna yang memuat turun video atau audio yang bersaiz besar hingga menyebabkan laluan internet menjadi perlahan.

Hasil pemantauan, katanya, mendapati ada segelintir individu menggunakan perkhidmatan itu lebih empat hingga 24 jam sehari hingga menyebabkan masalah berkenaan berlaku.

"Untuk memastikan perkhidmatan ini berjalan lancar, sebanyak 25 Wifi atau alat pemancar dipasang sekitar Ipoh yang dapat mengakses internet dalam lingkungan jarak 500 meter hingga 1 kilometer dari stesen hotzone.

"Seramai 250 pengguna boleh menggunakan perkhidmatan ini pada satu-satu masa dan pelajar Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) St Michael tidak seharusnya melepaskan peluang untuk melayari internet secara percuma kerana sekolah mereka terletak dalam stesen hotzone.

"Selain Padang Ipoh dan Taman Dr Seenivasagam, pengguna yang mahu menggunakan perkhidmatan ini perlu membayar RM58 sebulan apabila ia diperluaskan ke seluruh negeri tidak lama lagi," katanya.

Beliau berkata, dari semasa ke semasa, pihaknya juga akan memeriksa serta memperbaiki perkhidmatan internet yang bertindih di Lembah Kinta bagi memastikan pelanggan dapat menggunakannya dengan pantas.

Sementara itu, warga kota yang ditemui menyambut baik projek 慦ireless Ipoh' ini yang dilihat mampu memberi kesedaran kepada orang ramai mengenai perkembangan teknologi maklumat seluruh dunia.

Peniaga, Ahmad Azwa Ahmad Dahalan, 36, berkata, golongan pelajar dan kurang upaya sepatutnya mendapat potongan harga istimewa jika mahu menggunakan perkhidmatan ini.

"Jika mahu menjadi negeri berasaskan pengetahuan menjelang 2010, saya berharap projek seumpama ini dapat diperluaskan lagi ke seluruh Perak dengan memberi potongan harga istimewa kepada pelajar sekolah.

"Melalui perkhidmatan ini, pelajar dapat mengetahui perkembangan terkini teknologi maklumat atau membuat rujukan pelajaran mereka dengan cepat dan mudah," katanya.

ck_tonny

May 17th, 2007, 03:04 PM

Just went back from visiting Ipoh, here are some of my pics. enjoy!

Taman Dr Seenivasagam
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forrestcat

May 17th, 2007, 03:10 PM

I really like this park especially the foot therapy path.

ck_tonny

May 17th, 2007, 03:14 PM

The Lost World of Tambun

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forrestcat

May 17th, 2007, 03:23 PM

So many people at that LWOT. I think most of the people come back every week :lol: .

cooltemper

May 18th, 2007, 07:35 AM

So many people at that LWOT. I think most of the people come back every week :lol: .

I didn't see any people. Are you sure not ghost?

neversaynever

May 18th, 2007, 11:32 AM

I didn't see any people. Are you sure not ghost?

seriously...i oso didn't see any people except for the entrance there. hehehe

oh ya, issit nice to play there?

cooltemper

May 18th, 2007, 11:37 AM

I heard that is fun!!!!!

forrestcat

May 18th, 2007, 03:18 PM

I didn't see any people. Are you sure not ghost?

When I was there la..not the pic.:lol:

alsen

May 19th, 2007, 08:59 AM

I didn't see any people. Are you sure not ghost?

now that make me laugh as i struggle to get through my saturday afternoon :lol:

brain_failure

May 19th, 2007, 12:00 PM

I heard that is fun!!!!!

heard tat Lost world's bisnes not very good. Not sure bout tat.

TYW

May 19th, 2007, 01:02 PM

nice shots, ck_tonny!

so, how do you like Ipoh?

ck_tonny

May 19th, 2007, 08:08 PM

nice shots, ck_tonny!

so, how do you like Ipoh?

Like its 'nga coi kai' and 'ho fun', really delicious

adiyon84

May 21st, 2007, 05:08 AM

heard tat Lost world's bisnes not very good. Not sure bout tat.

Where do u heard that 'khabar angin'?? It's not true la.. I live near there, I know whether it is good or not, many people or not...

so far, I see there a quite people or I can say average number when they visited at Monday to Thursday... but so many people in Weekend.... it's normal la.... :lol:

dmtling

May 22nd, 2007, 06:00 AM

Nice town indeed, is it about the size of sibu??

TYW

May 22nd, 2007, 06:17 AM

Nice town indeed, is it about the size of sibu??

i believe it is about 2 or maybe 3 times the size of Sibu

dmtling

May 22nd, 2007, 06:32 AM

i believe it is about 2 or maybe 3 times the size of Sibu

Thanks for the info TYW.

myf282828

May 22nd, 2007, 11:12 AM

^^ In terms of population, it is 4 times the size of Sibu. Ipoh Urban population come near to 1 million.

adiyon84

May 22nd, 2007, 05:14 PM

^^ In terms of population, it is 4 times the size of Sibu. Ipoh Urban population come near to 1 million.

owhh... no wonder nowadays... there so many cars around city... it's not like that several years ago when I'm easy to drive in the city.. but now?? :nuts: adding more.. the number are now "AGB5131"...

adiyon84

May 22nd, 2007, 05:16 PM

Tengku Adnan Asks Firefly To Expand Destinations

LANGKAWI, May 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Airline System Bhd-owned community airline, FireFly Sdn Bhd, needs to expand its destinations and can use Subang Airport as its second operation centre after Penang, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor.

He said from Subang Airport, FireFly could fly to Ipoh and Banda Aceh, Padang and Medan in Indonesia.

"Expanding the routes will bring more tourists to the country," he said at the press conference after opening the Fifth Global Meet Malaysia 2007 here today.

FireFly, which started operations early April from Penang International Airport, flies to Kota Bahru, Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu and Langkawi and Phuket and Koh Samui in Thailand using Fokker 50 aircraft.

Meanwhile, Tengku Adnan said the Langkawi-Bangkok route, operated by Thai AirAsia, was not carrying "a good load".

"We have ask the carrier to hang on. The Tourism Ministry will organise joint promotions to woo more Thai tourists," he said.

The Fifth Global Meet Malaysia is an annual event initiated by Tourism Malaysia and Malaysian airlines to promote the country as a destination for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions.

-- BERNAMA --

myf282828

May 22nd, 2007, 06:29 PM

owhh... no wonder nowadays... there so many cars around city... it's not like that several years ago when I'm easy to drive in the city.. but now?? :nuts: adding more.. the number are now "AGB5131"...

It is much slower now. Back in twenty years ago, the 'A' plate was the second fastest in Malaysia. It was just behind the 'B' plate.

adiyon84

May 24th, 2007, 05:01 PM

KPEC berpotensi diguna sekolah seluruh negara
Oleh Shamsul Kamal Amarudin

Exco yakin projek perintis di Perak mampu lahirkan pelajar miliki kepakaran dalam bidang ICT

IPOH: Kerajaan Perak yakin program pembelajaran `K-Perak E-learning Cluster No 1' (KPEC) yang dibangunkan sebagai projek perintis di lima sekolah dengan kerjasama syarikat New Zealand, mempunyai potensi untuk diguna pakai di semua sekolah seluruh negara.

Exco Pelajaran, Pengajian Tinggi, Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi negeri, Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, berkata walaupun baru tiga bulan dilaksanakan, ia berjaya memahirkan pelajar dengan kepakaran dan pengetahuan teknologi maklumat dan komunikasi (ICT) walaupun kalangan mereka dari luar bandar.

“Menteri Pelajaran, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein sendiri menunjukkan minat terhadap program itu yang julung kali dilakukan oleh sebuah kerajaan negeri.

"Kementerian Pelajaran kini sedang melakukan penilaian terperinci dan menyeluruh mengenai KPEC dan syarikat iNZed Malaysia Ltd yang membangunkan program itu juga sudah membentangkannya pada seminar sekolah pintar baru-baru ini," katanya pada sidang media selepas pelancaran rasmi KPEC di sini, petang kelmarin.

Hadir sama, Pengarah Pelajaran Perak, Datuk Mohammed Zakaria Mohd Noor; Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif K-Perak Incorporation, Datuk Yaacob Nordin dan Pengarah Projek iNZed Malaysia Ltd, David Copeland.

Projek perintis KPEC dilaksanakan di Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sri Adika Raja, Grik; SK Seri Bayu, Lumut; Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Raja Perempuan Kelsom, Kuala Kangsar; SMK Matang, Matang serta SK Seri Ampang, Ipoh.

Menerusi KPEC, setiap murid akan diajar mengendalikan sendiri komputer dan ICT dengan guru hanya bertindak sebagai pemudah cara, manakala setiap sekolah terbabit akan membangunkan satu program baru seminggu untuk dipraktiskan setiap murid atau pelajar.

Guru dan murid yang terbabit turut berpeluang bertukar pendapat dan maklumat mengenai pelbagai perkara termasuk ilmu pengetahuan semasa dan mata pelajaran sesama mereka dengan sekolah di New Zealand.

Dr Zambry berkata, kerajaan New Zealand turut memberi sokongan terhadap program itu dan ia ditunjukkan apabila Perdana Menteri negara itu, Helen Clark memasukkan Perak sebagai destinasi lawatan rasminya ketika kunjungannya ke Malaysia, Julai ini.

Beliau berkata, KPEC adalah projek inisiatif kerajaan Perak bagi membantu Kementerian Pelajaran mewujudkan pelajar celik komputer dan pintar ICT.

"Program ini bukan hanya untuk membiasakan murid dan pelajar dengan komputer tetapi juga mengajar mereka bagaimana menggunakan perisiannya dengan cekap serta berkemampuan mencipta program mereka sendiri," katanya.

Dr Zambry berkata, kerajaan negeri menetapkan sasaran semua sekolah di Perak mempunyai kemudahan jalur lebar tanpa wayar menjelang 2010 selaras hasrat menjadikan negeri ini sebagai K-state pada tahun berkenaan.

kurakura

May 25th, 2007, 04:23 AM

hows my baby doing?

nazrey

May 30th, 2007, 05:55 AM

New bridge to be built
Tuesday May 29, 2007
By SYLVIA LOOI
TheStar

THE construction of a new bridge to replace the old one at Jalan Sultan Iskandar in Ipoh is expected to start by the year-end.

Perak Infrastructure, Public Uti-lities, Water, Energy and Telecom-munications Committee chairman Datuk Ho Cheng Wang said the design for the RM10mil bridge was ready.

“We are waiting for funds from the Treasury,” he told reporters after opening the Industrialised Building System (IBS) seminar, organised by Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB) in Ipoh re-cently.

Ho, who is also Perak MCA secretary, said the state government had yet to decide whether to build a temporary bridge beside the present one or seal off the road.

“I welcome feedback from the people on the matter,” he said.

Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Tajol Rosli Ghazali was reported to have said that the bridge was more than 40 years old and no longer safe to be used, especially by heavy vehicles.

On another matter, Ho said mo-torists might not be allowed to use roads around Pantai Putri Hospital in Ipoh while work to build a flyover in front of the hospital was in pro-gress.

Work on the RM32mil flyover commenced on Dec 20, 2005, and the flyover is expected to be completed in August.

nazrey

June 2nd, 2007, 04:16 AM

Hip-Inn.com To Open No-frills Hotels In Ipoh
May 31, 2007 17:15 PM

IPOH, May 31 (Bernama) -- Hip-Inn.Com Sdn Bhd today unveiled its no-frills hotel with 70-room capacity in Pasir Puteh here which is due for official opening by end of this year.

Under the Hip-Inn.Com brand, the company planned to open another hotel with 50-room capacity in Bandar Meru Raya here by end of 2008.

Hip-Inn.Com's founder Mohd Fizlie Mansor said the two locations were identified after detailed studies involving factors such as market potential and client base.

"The increasing business and leisure travel linked to these areas led our company to look at providing a branded product in this segment. Hip-Inn.Com hotels will appeal to hip young urbanites," Mohd Fizlie said.

"If a hotel is priced too low you're usually afraid of what you will find lurking behind the door. Knowing you can get a clean, crisp room with some designer panache is an attractive proposition," he said during a media briefing here Thursday.

Mohd Fizlie said the Hip-Inn.Com hotels will tap niche markets and target middle-class travellers.

"We aim to be present in secondary cities and suburban areas," he said.

According to Mohd Fizlie, the Hip-Inn.Com hotel is probably the only one in Malaysia providing triple play media technology.

"The triple play media is basically voice, Internet and video on a single platform which enables guests to enjoy room entertainment such as access to 1,000 channels via IPTV (Internet Protocol television) and Internet game zone as well Internet browsing," he said.

Wi-Fi connectivity will also be provided in public areas and individual rooms, he added.

Hip-Inn.Com's co-founder Elhan Wan Hassan said the company was offering a radical hotel concept and planned to expand to 18 hotels around the country within two years from its base in Ipoh.

-- BERNAMA

kurakura

June 4th, 2007, 10:09 PM

adiyon84

June 21st, 2007, 06:35 AM

Hi guys..

This is the update pics I've seen in Ipoh lately...

The Greentown Square..

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%203/GreentownSquare.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%203/GreentownSquare2.jpg

The Ipoh Tower construction progress.. they adding Shopping Complex at the ground you know... There's none before.. :)

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The new 5-star hotel in Ipoh called Kinta Riverfront Hotel & Suites..

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http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Ipoh%203/KintaRiverfront2.jpg

nevermindla

June 27th, 2007, 10:38 AM

This is the new picture I caught yesterday. In a conclusion, Ipoh city will be the same like 10years ago.. huhu!! :ohno:

Actually I don't mind a bit Ipoh remain the same as it was 10 years ago. Peaceful, no need to worry about banjir every time the sky opens up, not too crowded - eventhough the traffic is kinda terrible in the city center btwn 12-2pm.

Hisyam

June 27th, 2007, 12:32 PM

Development in ipoh is not too bad. Its not far behind from developed states like Klang Vallley,Penang or Jb. It is still better than some other states

nazrey

June 27th, 2007, 02:46 PM

by silon

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nazrey

June 27th, 2007, 02:48 PM

Padang Ipoh
by silon

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brain_failure

June 27th, 2007, 06:02 PM

Development in ipoh is not too bad. Its not far behind from developed states like Klang Vallley,Penang or Jb. It is still better than some other states

But i think ipoh is quite far behind KV, Penang n JB. and ipoh is even behind but not far from Kuching, KK n Melaka. Kuantan n seremban r fast catching up.

forrestcat

June 30th, 2007, 02:04 AM

June 29, 2007 18:46 PM

Abdullah Announces Two Projects To Spur Kinta Valley Development

IPOH, June 29 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi announced today that the government will upgrade the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport here and establish a commuter train service between Ipoh and Penang.

The prime minister said the two projects would spur development in the Kinta Valley.

"We'll extend the runway. We need to have a better airport," he told reporters after attending a luncheon with state government and Barisan Nasional leaders, department heads and Umno veterans at a hotel here before concluding his one-day visit to Perak.

Abdullah said the airport would be expanded and eventually used by Malaysia Airlines' low-fare subsidiary, Firefly.

However, he did not say when the projects would start.

The state government and several groups, especially those representing Perak tourism and manufacturing sectors, have been clamouring for the airport to be upgraded to enable it to accommodate bigger aircraft.

The Transport Ministry has previously suggested that the airport be used as a hub for low-cost carriers for the northern region and Asia.

The Perak government has also indicated its willingness to fork out RM40 million to upgrade the airport if there were guarantees that the facility would be used for domestic and international flights.

On the proposed commuter train between Ipoh and Penang, Abdullah said the service was needed in line with the rapid growth seen in Perak and the northern region comprising places like Penang, Seberang Perai and Sungai Petani in Kedah.

He said the commuter service would address traffic congestion and facilitate the movement of people between the states involved.

In his speech, Abdullah urged the people to keep tabs on goings-on in their respective families as this was necessary towards ensuring the well-being of the society.

During his brief visit to the state accompanied by his wife Datin Seri Jeanne Abdullah, the prime minister opened an exposition to commemorate the country's 50th independence anniversary, Visit Malaysia 2007 and 100th anniversary of Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the Indera Mulia Stadium here.

Abdullah and Jeanne, who married recently, were also feted by the wives of state elected representatives at Perak Menteri Besar's official residence where the couple was presented with a cake.

-- BERNAMA

Commter service fro Ipoh-Penang :nuts: , double tracking is not even finished or even started from Ipoh northward. Is Mr.Hadhari healthy?

Hisyam

June 30th, 2007, 06:33 AM

Ipoh folk dont get too excited about the projects announcements. There have been numorous announcements about the Ipoh airport expansion projects and its usage, some of which can be found in this thread but nothing happened. Perhaps the announcements is made to please the local people as the general election is around the corner...:)

forrestcat

June 30th, 2007, 09:27 AM

That's what I think so...by the time Ipoh-Penang commuter system does exist, It'd in the next decade or two.

Hisyam

July 2nd, 2007, 12:54 PM

Part of Kinta Riverfront Hotel & Service Suites Project is to beautify part of Kinta River

Visit http://www.morubina.com.my

forrestcat

July 2nd, 2007, 02:41 PM

Part of Kinta Riverfront Hotel & Service Suites Project is to beautify part of Kinta River

Visit http://www.morubina.com.my

The land around Kinta River is largely undelevloped. Hope they can make a park along the some parts of the river.

myf282828

July 2nd, 2007, 06:31 PM

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zhuhai.iph

July 6th, 2007, 02:37 PM

The land around Kinta River is largely undelevloped. Hope they can make a park along some parts of the river.

If I am not mistaken, one of the Dato Bandar was supposed to beautify the whole stretch from Ulu Kinta River Bank - Old Town (Nasmir Nasi Kandar Stall) - Pengkalan River Bank. What happen to the project cintai sungai kita?
Macam sudah jadi white elephant.

When you ask the new Dato Bandar? (Most of the time) He will definite jawab - Saya tak tahu perkembangan project ini, awak bolih minta Dato Bandar yang lama.

I think it is high time, our Kerajaan to evaluate each of our Dato Bandar, quarterly or half yearly what they have contribute to the Rakyat?

neversaynever

July 9th, 2007, 10:26 AM

going to penang with my frens next weekend,

and we will stop by Ipoh for dim sum, will try to snap some Ipoh photos to share with u guys here..

Not too sure how much Ipoh change, I last been there was 5 years ago.

the most important point of Ipoh is good foods at cheap price almost everywhere..:cheers:

nazrey

July 19th, 2007, 05:35 AM

by gtknj

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jeeshyan

July 20th, 2007, 01:54 PM

Morubina To Build A 5-star Hotel At Ipoh Riverside

IPOH, July 4 (Bernama) -- The Morubina Group will invest RM120 million in developing the Kinta Riverfront Hotel & Service Suites at Jalan Lim Bo Seng here, due for completion in September 2009.

Established in 1981, the Ipoh-based group has interests in hotel, property development and management, construction, food and beverage, pre-school to higher education, manufacturing and retailing.

Group managing director Ting Sing Yiew said Wednesday the project on a 2-ha site on the banks of the Kinta River will have two components - a RM80 million 19-storey five-star hotel and 20-storey RM40 million serviced apartments and suites.

"The 313-room hotel will be the first five-star here and its Grand Ballroom will be the largest pillarless hall in the city, able to accommodate up to 1,600 people," he said when met at the company's sales office here.

Ting expressed confidence that the hotel will help draw more visitors to Ipoh even though some quarters question whether the state capital really needs a five-star hotel.

"Some things need to be done to draw visitors; Ipoh needs a presentable hotel when big events are held," he stressed. "I am sure that when the hotel is ready, organisers of big and important events will beat a path to its door.

"Furthermore, Morubina seeks to integrate lifestyle property developments into the travel and tourism industry to enhance the mutual gain of both sectors."

On the 239 serviced apartments and suites, Ting said buyers have two choices - the 3-room Type A with 1,223 sq ft and the 2-room Type B of 808 sq ft.

Type A, with a river and park view, is priced between RM338,999 and RM438,999, while Type B is going for RM199,999-RM299,999.

Almost 40 percent of the units have been sold since the soft launch two weeks ago.

"We are also offering five penthouse units at between RM730,000 and RM2.8 million, but these are for invited purchasers only," he added.

According to Ting, the company will hold road shows abroad, including in Medan (Indonesia), Guangzhao (China), Thailand and Hong Kong, to promote the project, which will be officially launched in September.

He said the state government has agreed to upgrade and beautify a 29-ha area adjacent to the project.

"We will be developing a one-stop leisure centre with more than 300 shops and bazaars, over 50 cafes, restaurants and bistros, a flea market, and an auditorium along the 1.5 km stretch of the river bank," he said.

"This goes to prove that transforming the Kinta Valley into a tourist destination and restoring it to its former glory is no longer a dream."

Mini replicas of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Tower Bridge, the Penang Bridge, Bach de Roda Bridge in Spain and the Millau Bridge in France will be built at a cost of RM100,000 each as tourist attractions.

The Golden Gate Bridge has already been completed, Ting said.

-- BERNAMA

Lestatlenoir

July 20th, 2007, 03:28 PM

Morubina To Build A 5-star Hotel At Ipoh Riverside

Mini replicas of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Tower Bridge, the Penang Bridge, Bach de Roda Bridge in Spain and the Millau Bridge in France will be built at a cost of RM100,000 each as tourist attractions.

The Golden Gate Bridge has already been completed, Ting said.

-- BERNAMA

Where are these replicas located in ipoh???

brain_failure

July 20th, 2007, 05:40 PM

Where are these replicas located in ipoh???

got tis pic from other forum. i think 1 of the bridge completed

http://forum.ipoh.com.my/forum/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_0868.JPG

http://forum.ipoh.com.my/forum/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_0855.JPG

http://forum.ipoh.com.my/forum/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_0858.JPG

nazrey

August 3rd, 2007, 01:10 PM

Facelift for Central Market Traders will temporarily move to the tents outside
Thursday August 2, 2007
TheStar

AFTER months of delay, refurbishment work for the Ipoh Central Market has finally begun.

Datuk Bandar Datuk Mohamad Rafiai Moktar said the RM5.3mil project, to be carried out in stages, was scheduled to be completed in six months.

“In the meantime, traders will be moved out and trade under tents outside the market,” he said.

“The contractor and traders will negotiate among themselves on the schedule for the temporary shift,” he told reporters after chairing the council’s full board meeting yesterday.

“We hope the refurbishment will provide traders and market goers a more comfortable environment,” he said.

It has been reported that the scope of work involves repainting the interior and exterior of the market, repairing broken tiles, rewiring, providing better ventilation and repairing the drainage system.

The car park and the poultry section located next to the main market building will also be renovated.

Earlier in his speech, Mohamad Rafiai said the council had formed a task force to recover assessment from ratepayers.

“The assessment arrears have been increasing since 2005 from RM39.4mil to RM45mil until June this year.

“The council aims to recover 25% owed by ratepayers, which amounts to RM11.2mil,” he said.

He added that until June this year, the council had sealed 3,335 properties and recovered RM1.3mil.

He also said that a traffic lights post had been put up at the accident-prone junction of Jalan Lee Kwee Foh and Jalan Hospital.

“The RM123,247 project is expected to be completed next month,” he said.

On another matter, Mohamad Rafiai urged Ipoh residents to put up flags at their premises in conjunction with the Merdeka celebration.

“Their premises should also be lit up before and on Aug 31,” he said.

adiyon84

August 6th, 2007, 06:17 AM

Hi guys..

This is the pics about that Kinta Riverfront Hotel & Suites near the SUK Perak...already got in the website but I just want to cut it out & paste in here..:banana:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/header-river-logo.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/KintaRiverfront.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/Location-1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/adiyon84/i-love-ipoh.jpg

adiyon84

August 8th, 2007, 02:37 AM

Proposal to build new airport near Ipoh

THE Global Flying Hospitals (GFH), an international body that brings humanitarian medical support to developing countries, is willing to build a new airport in Seri Iskandar, about 40km from Ipoh.

State Infrastructure and Public Utilities chairman Datuk Ho Cheng Wang said the project which is expected to cost about RM301mil would not only be used for GFH’s operations but also to accommodate bigger aircraft such as Boeing 747s.

Ho said the GFH proposal was among the options being considered by a special committee comprising the Transport Ministry, the State Economic Planning Unit, the Economic Planning Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department, and the State Development Cor-poration which had met thrice so far.

Ho, who is also a member of the special committee, said it was important to have a new airport because no aeroplane was landing at the Sultan Azlan Shah airport now.

Speaking at a press conference, he said the other option being considered was to extend the runway to 1,981m from the present length of 1,798m at a cost of RM70mil but this could only accommodate the landings of A320 Airbus.

“Under the second proposal, the Sultan Azlan Shah airport runway will be extended to 2,400m at a cost of RM390mil but this will entail the acquisition of land and 605 houses have to go.

“I personally prefer the closing down of the airport so that Ipoh town can see high-rise buildings.

“The Civil Aviation Department has restricted the height of buildings in the town due to the presence of the airport nearby,” he added.

Ho said the GFH proposal was “logically better” as the body would bear the cost of construction of the new airport in Seri Iskandar.

“The proposed airport in Seri Iskandar will have a 3,780m-long runway and dual lanes, enabling aircraft of any size to land and take off simultaneously,” he said.

However, he said a final decision would be made after the Perak Government received feedback from the people.

Ho said Seri Iskandar was an ideal location since it was near the recently launched Northern Corridor Economic Region en-compassing Perlis, Kedah, Penang and northern Perak.

He said the Perak Government has offered 450ha of land in Seri Iskandar for a premium of RM10 and the area is already the home of various higher learning institutions such as Universiti Petronas and UiTM.

“The areas have also been identified for the Malaysia My Second Home Programme.

“Seri Iskandar is also about 30 minutes’ drive to Kampar, Ipoh and Pangkor, the prime tourist destination of Perak,” he added.