which has an intriguing story behind
it, whitewater rafting and hiking
sites and so forth. From the lovely
sandy beaches to the cool mountain
hideaways, there is much that beckons
one to visit or stop over.
FASCINATING PLACE
Ipoh is the capital city of Perak. It is
also themost densely populated town
in the state. Although there are 10
administrative districts in Perak
which are Kinta; Larut, Matang and
Selama; Manjung; Hilir Perak; Kerian;
Batang Padang; Kuala Kangsar; Perak
Tengah; Hulu Perak and Kampar; there are
fivemain towns which are lpoh, Kuala
Kangsar, Taiping, Teluk lntan and Lumut.
PROPERTY SCENE
According to REHDAPerak chairmanDatuk
Francis Lee, the residential propertymarket
in Perak is thriving, with property prices on
an upward trend. “Prices have increased
between 10% and 16.5% since 2013. Still,
residential property in Perak is very laggard
in terms of pricing. Of the 13 states/federal
territories, the value of transacted residential
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>Muchmore than just a foodhaven
P
ERAK
is the second
largest state in
PeninsularMalaysia.
Although the word
“perak” when literally
translated is “silver”, the
name of the state itself is
intended tomean “the abode
of grace”.
STATE OVERVIEW
History states that in the
19th century, large numbers
of miners fromChina
migrated to Perak on
hearing of the state’s rich tin
deposits. Lembah Kinta was
an area in Perak renowned
for tin-mining. Back in the
50s, during the British
colonial era, the sleepy state
of Perak reached its peak,
knownworldwide for its tin-
mining industry. Today,
tourism, manufacturing and
agriculture have overtaken to become the
major contributors of the state’s economy.
Proton City in TanjungMalim is the largest
PLACES OF INTEREST AND THINGS TO DO
Gua Tempurung –
largest limestone caves in Peninsular Malaysia; made up of five
huge domes with well-lit interiors that boast elegant formations of stalactites and
stalagmites. Guided river and non-river tours can be arranged.
Sam Poh Tong Temple –
South of Ipoh, the temple is an impressive work of art with
various statues of Buddha set among nature’s stalactite and stalagmite formations.
There is a wishing well, tortoise pond and garden within the serene temple grounds.
Royal Belum State Park –
Older than the Amazon forest, the previously inaccessible
130-million year old Royal Belum Rainforest is a literal playground for some of the most
exotic wildlife creatures in the world.
Whitewater rafting –
Sungai Kampar has 22 different rapids ranging from Grade 2
to Grade 3. Feel the thrill of tackling large rapids or simply enjoy the serene beauty of
nature as you paddle through the river.
The Banjaran Spa & Wellness Centre
– Ranked one of the best spa resorts in the
world where the grounds are said to be amazing, the rooms spectacular, the spa
experience memorable and the amenities, simply wonderful.
Tambun Lost World Theme Park –
A water theme park which appears to emerge
from the surrounding limestone cliffs and vibrant jungle. There are five main elements
and areas: Water Park, Amusement Park, Lost World Hot Springs, Tiger Valley and Lost
World Petting Zoo.
Larian Hari Keputeraan Sultan Azlan Shah –
This special event takes place in the
month of May in the royal town of Kuala Kangsar. Unlike other races, this run is unique
as one could say that almost everyone in the town plays a role. It is also a great way to
experience and explore the sights as the route is carefully selected each year, to
showcase the town’s hidden gems, its traditional handicraft and scenic spots.
(Retrieved from Ipoh TourismBoard official website and online information)
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in the
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THE
Property
Investment Convention
2014 is organised by
WealthMastery
Academy. This time
around, the two-day
seminar will focus on
guiding participants to
gainmarket insights and
understanding the latest
propertymarket trends.
Talks and forums will
provide an excellent educational platform for
serious buyers and investors keen to explore
newmarket opportunities.
Pick up investment tricks
and strategies frommarket
experts that include Veena
Loh, VincentWong, John
Lee, PrudenceWong, Tan
Hwa Chuan, Siva Shanker
andMilanDoshi.
Aproperty exhibition
will run concurrently, with
property developers
showcasing their latest
products to reward visitors
with exclusive property deals. Log on to
for more information.
DID YOU KNOW?
Kuala Kangsar is the royal town of Perak. It is known as one of
the most attractive of the Malay royal capitals and is where the
Sultan of Perak officially resides. Kuala Kangsar is also where the
first rubber tree was planted in Malaysia by English botanist
Henry Nicholas Ridley. An iconic landmark is the Malay College
Kuala Kangsar (MCKK) dubbed the “Eton of the East”, an all-
boys, all-Malay boarding school under the royal patronage. The
school is renowned for its stringent entry criteria, its strict
disciplinary rules and regulations, its active and strong alumni -
Malay College Old Boys’ Association (MCOBA), its international
recognition and network. The school provides an all-inclusive
education across Forms 1 to 5. MCKK has made a name for itself
in sports and debate, outstanding in rugby and basketball. The
school was first regarded an education establishment for the
Malay elite, sons of Malay nobility. Its alumni include six of
Malaysia’s kings; a Brunei sultan; Datuk Onn Jaafar, Tun Abdul
Razak, Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, Datuk Seri
Hishammuddin Hussein, Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz,
Tan Sri Razali Ismail, Raja Petra Kamarudin, Tan Sri Azman
Mokhtar and many other powerhouse personalities and highly
respected individuals. The school motto:
Fiat Sapientia Virtus
which is Latin for “Power Through Wisdom”.
manufacturing plant producingMalaysia’s
national car. Rubber, coconut and oil palm
plantations also help buttress the state’s
economy. Still, themost significant
contributor to bring in the
bucks is the tourism sector.
SWEET TOURISM
People fromall over the
world are familiar with
Perak, if not, some of its
iconic holiday hotspots like
Pangkor Island, Clearwater
Sanctuary Golf Resort,
BanjaranHotsprings and
BelumRainforest Resort
among others. Many
tourists also throng the
town of Ipoh, eager to taste
its famous Ipoh Chicken
Rice, Hor Fun noodles, not
tomention IpohWhite
Coffee which has even
found its way across the
globe. Other places of
interest that drawboth
locals and foreigners there
include limestone caves
and temples, the interesting
royal town of Kuala
Kangsar, Kellie’s Castle
Taiping LakeGardens
Ipoh
TYPE OF PROPERTY
SUPPLY
TOTAL
UNITS
TOTAL
VALUE
Single storey terrace (SST)
213
52,067,055
Single storey semi-detached (SSSD)
94
34,388,000
Single storey bungalow (SSB)
22
20,328,110
Double storey terrace (DST)
404
173,596,325
3-storey townhouse (3-TH)
20
15,116,000
Double storey semi-detached (DSSD)
139
91,319,800
3-storey semi-detached (3-SD)
19
34,738,490
Double storey bungalow (DSB)
56
63,302,726
2½ – 3-storey bungalow (3-B)
63
94,983,120
Double storey shop office (DSO)
47
38,862,000
3 – 4 storey shop office (3 – 4SO)
1898
445,555,000
Apartment/condominium (APT/CO)
1,277 1,640,356,000
TOTAL
2,543 2,704,612,626
BREAKDOWN OF PROPERTY TYPES OFFERED AT EXPO
HARTANAH & PERINDUSTRIAN 2014
properties in Perak during 2013 ranked ninth
in pricing, slightly ahead of Kedah, Pahang,
Terengganu and Kelantan,” he adds. At this
year’s “EkspoHartanah&Perindustrian
2014,” there was a total of 22 developers who
offered the public 2,543 units of various house
types, valued at a total of RM2.704 billion.
Followour column next week for more
information on the property scene in Perak
Darul Ridzuan.
One of many cave temples in Ipoh.
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