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Ipoh (/ˈp/) is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Perak. Located by the Kinta River, it is nearly 180 km (110 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur and 123 km (76 mi) southeast of George Town in neighbouring Penang. As of 2010, Ipoh had a population of 657,892, making it the fourth largest city in Malaysia by population.[2]

Ipoh
City and state capital
City of Ipoh
Bandaraya Ipoh
Other transcription(s)
  Jawiإڤوه
  Chinese怡保
  Tamilஈப்போ
From top, left to right:
Jalan Tun Sambanthan within the Old Town, Railway Station, City Hall, St. Michael's Institution, Ipoh Little India
Nickname(s): 
City of Millionaires, Bougainvillea City, Silver Valley
Motto(s): 
Ipoh Bersih, Hijau dan Maju
English: Ipoh Clean, Green and Progressive
Location of Ipoh in Perak
Ipoh
   Ipoh in    Malaysia
Ipoh
Ipoh (Asia)
Ipoh
Ipoh (Earth)
Coordinates: 04°35′50″N 101°04′30″E
Country Malaysia
State Perak
EstablishmentAround 1880
Granted Municipality status31 May 1962
Granted City status27 May 1988
Government
  MayorRumaizi Baharin
Area
  City and state capital643 km2 (248 sq mi)
Elevation
21.95 m (72 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  City and state capital840,000
  Density1,023/km2 (2,650/sq mi)
  Metro
1,022,240 [1]
DemonymIpoh Mali
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
  Summer (DST)Not observed
Postcode
30xxx, 31xxx
Area code05
Websitembi.gov.my

Originally a village, Ipoh began to grow rapidly in the 1880s after huge deposits of tin were discovered within its vicinity.[3] By 1895, it was the second largest town within the Federated Malay States, which also consisted of Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang.[4] Ipoh was declared a city in 1988.[3][4] However, following the depletion of its tin deposits and the collapse of tin prices in the 1970s, the city suffered decades of decline and neglect.[5][6][7][8]

In recent years, Ipoh's popularity as an international tourist destination has been significantly boosted by efforts to conserve its British colonial-era architecture.[7][8] The city is also well known for its cuisine and natural attractions, such as its limestone hills and caves within which Buddhist temples were built.[9] In addition, Ipoh has managed to maintain its reputation as one of the cleanest cities in Malaysia and Asia in general.[10]

Ipoh's location between Kuala Lumpur and George Town has made it a major land transportation hub within West Malaysia, with both the Malayan Railway's West Coast Line and the North-South Expressway cutting through the city. Aside from the land transportation links, Ipoh is also served by the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport.


Etymology


The name Ipoh is derived from a local tree, pohon epu, now more commonly known as pokok ipoh. The sap of this plant is poisonous and was used by local indigenous people mixed with Strychnos latex to coat the tips of their blowpipe darts for hunting.[11]


History


Ipoh grew out from the Malay village of Paloh along the banks of the Kinta River in the 1880s.[3] Its geographic location in the rich tin-bearing valley of the Kinta River made it a natural centre of growth.

The Great Fire of Ipoh in 1892 destroyed over half the town, but also presented an opportunity to rebuild the town in a more orderly grid pattern. Ipoh was subsequently rebuilt in time for the second tin rush and grew rapidly as a result of the booming tin mining industry, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s.

A local Hakka miner, millionaire Yau Tet Shin, started developing a large tract of the town in the early 1930s, today known as the "New Town", from the eastern bank of the Kinta River to Greentown.[12] In 1937, Ipoh was made the capital of Perak, replacing Taiping.

Ipoh was invaded by the Japanese on 15 December 1941. In March 1942, the Japanese Civil Administration or Perak Shu Seicho was set up at St. Michael's Institution. After the liberation of Malaya by British forces, Ipoh remained the capital of Perak as it does to this day.[13]

The decline of the tin mining industry during the latter half of the 20th century caused the growth of Ipoh to stagnate.[citation needed] With the closure of the tin mines, its urban population was forced to seek employment in other cities within Malaysia. In spite of this, Ipoh remains one of the largest cities in Malaysia in terms of population, with tourism now a main driver of the city's economy.[14]

Ipoh gained Municipal status in 1962, and in 1988 it was declared a city by the then Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah.[3]


Geography


Ipoh
Chemor
Tambun
Jelapang
Simpang Pulai
Menglembu
Locations of Ipoh and its suburbs

Topography


Ipoh is in the state of Perak, which is in the central part of Peninsular Malaysia. The city is in the middle of the Kinta Valley, on the bank of the Kinta River and the confluence of the smaller rivers Sungai Pinji and Sungai Pari. The city is surrounded by limestone hills, which can be found around suburban areas to the northeast, east and southeast.[15]

The Kledang mountain range stretches from the north to the west of the city. This range runs parallel to the Bintang mountain range with the Perak River running on its left bank and the Kinta River to its right. This range is interrupted to the north of Ipoh by a tributary of the Perak River called the Pelus River, which is sourced from the Titiwangsa mountain range, which runs to the east of Ipoh.[16]


Climate


Ipoh has a tropical rainforest climate. Ipoh is more subject to the Intertropical Convergence Zone than the trade winds and very rarely has cyclones, therefore it can be described as having an equatorial climate. The city's temperature shows little variation throughout the year, the average temperature being 28 °C (82 °F). Ipoh sees high precipitation throughout the year with an average of 200 mm (7.9 in) of rain each month and averaging 2,427.9 mm (95.59 in) of rain per year. The wettest month is October when on average 297.2 mm (11.70 in) of rain falls. Ipoh's driest month is January which has 132.3 mm (5.21 in) of rainfall on average.

Climate data for Ipoh
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 32.9
(91.2)
33.7
(92.7)
33.9
(93.0)
33.7
(92.7)
33.5
(92.3)
33.3
(91.9)
33.0
(91.4)
33.0
(91.4)
32.5
(90.5)
32.4
(90.3)
32.1
(89.8)
32.1
(89.8)
33.0
(91.4)
Average low °C (°F) 22.6
(72.7)
23.0
(73.4)
23.4
(74.1)
23.9
(75.0)
24.0
(75.2)
23.7
(74.7)
23.2
(73.8)
23.3
(73.9)
23.2
(73.8)
23.1
(73.6)
23.1
(73.6)
22.8
(73.0)
23.3
(73.9)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 132.3
(5.21)
149.8
(5.90)
169.9
(6.69)
259.1
(10.20)
210.9
(8.30)
151.8
(5.98)
156.6
(6.17)
157.8
(6.21)
216.0
(8.50)
297.2
(11.70)
275.4
(10.84)
251.1
(9.89)
2,427.9
(95.59)
Average rainy days (≥ 1.0 mm) 9 10 12 14 14 10 10 12 15 18 18 15 157
Source: World Meteorological Organisation[17]
The Gua Tempurung Limestone Caves
The Gua Tempurung Limestone Caves

Limestone caves


Lang Mountains in Ipoh
Lang Mountains in Ipoh

Limestone outcrops rise on the outskirts of Ipoh. There are many caves in these outcrops, some of which have cave temples built in them.[18] The Sam Poh Tong Temple is a notable example, along with Kek Lok Tong ; Cavern of Utmost Happiness), which lies on the other side of the same outcrop. It is accessible through the Gunung Rapat housing area. Other cave temples in Ipoh include Ling Sen Tong, Nan Tian Tong, Kwan Yin Tong and Perak Tong.

Gua Tempurung, near Gopeng, south of Ipoh, is a show cave open to the public and popular among spelunkers. More than 3 km (1.9 mi) long, it is one of the longest caves in Peninsular Malaysia. Part of it has been developed with electric lighting and walkways, and there are tours of varying lengths and difficulty. A river passage runs about 1.6 km (0.99 mi) through the hill. There are five large chambers, and stalactites and stalagmites.


Economy


In its early history, Ipoh as a settlement was built around its mining industry, although inferior to that of Gopeng, some 19 kilometres (12 mi) to the south. Ipoh was once one of the richest cities in Malaysia and South East Asia in the days when tin was its major product. During the 1980s, when tin prices collapsed, the economy of Ipoh was affected significantly. However, recently the city has experienced economic growth. The city of Ipoh also hosts some large multinational corporations. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, a palm oil company among the top 15 biggest companies in Malaysia by revenue, has its headquarters in Ipoh. Batu Kawan Berhad, an investment company which is the biggest shareholder in Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, also has its headquarters in Malaysia. Ipoh houses the headquarters of Hovid Berhad, a pharmaceutical company which claims to be the first Malaysian company to introduce Malaysian generic drugs overseas. Old Town Berhad, which is a food and beverage public listed company specializing in white coffee, has its headquarters in Ipoh. There are other public listed companies in Ipoh such as Perak Transit Berhad, Tasek Cement Berhad, DKLS Industries Berhad, Wellcall Holding Berhad, Rubberex Berhad, and Perak Corp. Ipoh also hosts the Malaysian headquarters for some foreign multinational companies, including Finisar, Voith, ITL Asia Pacific and Sagami Manufacturers.


Governance


Ipoh City Council
Ipoh City Council

The Ipoh City Council governs the city. Datuk Rumaizi Baharin, appointed in April 2020, is the current mayor of Ipoh.[19]

Ipoh is divided into two parliamentary constituencies: Ipoh Barat (Ipoh West) and Ipoh Timur (Ipoh East). The parliamentary seat for Ipoh Barat is held by Democratic Action Party (DAP) Representative M. Kulasegaran.[20] The seat for Ipoh Timur is held by fellow DAP leader Su Keong Siong.


Demographics


Ipoh remains one of Malaysia's largest cities. It is the third largest city in Malaysia.[citation needed] As of 2010, the municipal area of Ipoh has a population of 657,892.[21] It ranks as the seventh most populous urban centre in Malaysia (2010).[21]

The following is based on Department of Statistics Malaysia 2010 census.[21]

Ethnic groups in Ipoh, 2010
EthnicityPopulationPercentage
Chinese270,16544.11%
Bumiputera253,59238.55%
Indian110,02414.07%
Others1,5590.2%
Non-Malaysian19,9893.04%

Cityscape


Aspects of Ipoh's Old Town, clockwise from top right: Birch Memorial Clock Tower, wall mural by Ernest Zacharevic, Concubine Lane, skyline of the administrative centre

The Old Town


The Old Town lies to the west of the Kinta River. It has a commercial district with many historical "shop-houses" centred around Leech Street; now Jalan Bandar Timah). Other notable features include:


The New Town


D.R. Seenivasagam Park, formerly Coronation Park
D.R. Seenivasagam Park, formerly Coronation Park

The so-called New Town, to the east of the Kinta River, was developed by Yau Tet Shin around 1908.[12] The New Town houses the Perak Medical University, Bangunan Sri Kinta, Ipoh Parade, Ipoh City Hall building. There are numerous shops, shopping malls, and hotels.

D. R. Seenivasagam Park (Coronation Park), located in the heart of Ipoh's New Town, is known for its scenery and recreational facilities.[citation needed] It comprises recreational fields, an artificial lake filled with fish, a nursery for potted plants and a children's traffic playground. The latest addition is the newly landscaped Japanese garden featuring a Japanese carp pond.


Culture



Cuisine


Ipoh Little India, famous for its unique Indian cuisine.
Ipoh Little India, famous for its unique Indian cuisine.

Ipoh has a significant food scene with many hawker centres and restaurants. It has dishes derived from Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisine. Ipoh is well known for its Kacang Putih. Various company located at Buntong manufacture Kacang Putih and export it to all part of Malaysia and Foreign countries.[22][23]

Sar Hor Fun , a complete one-dish rice noodle meal with prawn, meat, fish, vegetables and a savoury sauce. Other well-known dishes from Ipoh include Hor Hee , flat white rice noodles served with fish cakes and/or fish balls; Nga Choi Kai , chicken with soy sauce and beansprouts topped with pepper; Kai Shi Hor Fun , rice noodles with chicken; Hakka Mee , yellow rice noodles served with mincemeat (pork) sauce; Tau Fu Fa, soybean pudding; and Ipoh's well-known pastry Heong Peng , literally translated to "fragrant biscuit". The city is known in Malaysia for its Ipoh white coffee, in which the coffee beans are roasted with palm-oil margarine and the resulting coffee is served with condensed milk. Ipoh is also known for its fresh fruits such as pomelo, durian and seedless guava. Ipoh is the home of Ipoh nasi kandar or Nasi Vanggey.

Indian food like Chapati and Banana leaf can be get at Little India, Ipoh.

In recent years, Ipoh has seen an increase in international restaurants, bars and gastropubs which have become popular with locals and tourists.[24]


Film and television


Movies filmed in Ipoh include:


Theme parks


There are several theme parks in Ipoh, including the Sunway Lost World of Tambun[25] and Movies Animated Park Studios (MAPS) temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[26]


Transport


Sultan Azlan Shah Airport
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport
A PerakTransit bus at Kuala Kangsar road, Ipoh
A PerakTransit bus at Kuala Kangsar road, Ipoh
Perak Hop-On Hop-Off Bus for tourists in Terminal Meru Raya
Perak Hop-On Hop-Off Bus for tourists in Terminal Meru Raya

Education


This is a list of schools in Ipoh, Perak.


Sports


Perak Stadium
Perak Stadium

Ipoh has a sports complex known as Kompleks Sukan MBI or MBI Sports Complex.[citation needed] Among the facilities located within the complex is the Perak Stadium (Malay: Stadium Perak), the home of Perak Football Association who play in the Malaysia Super League.[citation needed]

Golf courses in Ipoh include the Royal Perak Golf Club off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah (Tiger Lane), the Meru Golf Club in Jelapang, and Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Club en route to Batu Gajah.

Other sports venues include the Kilat Club in Pasir Pinji, Ipoh Field (Padang Ipoh) in the Old Town, the Polo Grounds, and the Iskandar Polo Club in Ampang Baru.[citation needed]

The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an annual international men's field hockey tournament held in Ipoh.[citation needed]


Notable people


Film and television

Music

Sports (badminton)

Sports (football)

Sports (others)

Business

Politics

Other


Sister cities


Ipoh currently has two sister cities:


See also



References


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На других языках


[de] Ipoh

Ipoh ist eine Stadt in Malaysia mit 673.346 Einwohnern (2005). Sie ist die Hauptstadt des Bundesstaates Perak und liegt im Distrikt Kinta.
- [en] Ipoh

[ru] Ипох

И́пох (малайск. Ipoh) — город в Малайзии, столица штата Перак. Население составляет 710 тыс. чел. Ипох превратился в один из главных городов Малайзии на рубеже XIX века, из-за бурно развивающейся в регионе добычи олова. Имеется несколько примечательных зданий времён британского колониального периода, в том числе вокзал. Получило развитие модное уличное искусство : мюралс, - настенная живопись с включением реальных велосипедов, мотоциклов, книг. В центральной части города огромные фрески покрывают полностью фасады домов. Недалеко от вокзала целая улица отдана уличным художникам. Ипох считается неофициальной хипстерской столицей Малайзии.[источник не указан 1320 дней (обс.)]



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