The Prancing COOK
Into his fifteenth year living in Ipoh, the inefficiencies of local government agencies still boggle the mind of Australian Stephen John Cook. Despite regularly being made to jump through hoops … Read More
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Saying ‘I Love You’ With Sun, Sand & Sea
With his mobility seriously curbed due to old age, Yeow Weng Fee, 85, spends most of his time at home in Tronoh, Perak, waiting for the weekend to come around … Read More
One Squid, Two Squids…..It’s All In The Jig
As the setting sun painted the sky orange in the horizon, Philemon Foo Choong Ming, 39, lowered his squid jig into the vast South China Sea, until the sinker had … Read More
Announcement: Wesak Day Programme 2019 @ Enlightened Heart Tibetan Buddhist Temple
Wesak Day is observed on 19th May (Sunday) this year. This holy day of devotion is also known as “Lord Buddha’s birthday” although it is a day to commemorate the … Read More
Announcement: Wesak Day Programme 2019 @ Wat Puthanimittam
A Thai Buddhist temple in Ipoh Garden East, Wat Puthanimittam is home to the 33ft. (10m) tall Lord Shakyamuni Buddha statue sitting in a lotus position. This magnificent Lord Shakyamuni … Read More
Announcement: Kathina Pinkama 2018 @ Wat Puthanimittam
The three-month seclusion of monks for the raining season ends with the ceremony of giving “Kathina Robes” to the sangha community. This is an important merit-making event of great social … Read More
Announcement: Wesak Day Programme 2018 @ Wat Puthanimittam
A Thai Buddhist temple in Ipoh Garden East, Wat Puthanimittam is home to the 33ft. (10m) tall Lord Shakyamuni Buddha statue sitting in a lotus position. This magnificent Lord Shakyamuni … Read More
Announcement: Wesak Day Programme 2018 @ Enlightened Heart Tibetan Buddhist Temple
Wesak Day is observed on 29th May (Tuesday) this year. This holy day of devotion is also known as “Lord Buddha’s birthday” although it is a day to commemorate the … Read More
Ipoh Dog Licence New Policy
The application for dog licences begins in February 2018, at Counter 5 of the old MBI building near Ipoh Town Padang (address included below). The following documents are required in … Read More
Northern Rail Adventure: From Ipoh to Butterworth
Imagine riding on a train chugging along the seemingly endless railway track. Looking out the window, you see stretches and stretches of paddy fields, plantations and even dilapidated village houses. … Read More
Spectacular Secrets of Selangor Unveiled
Beyond its reputation as the most developed state of Malaysia, Selangor has its share of unique tourist destinations, marked by its tin-mining roots, existing natural attractions and over 100 years … Read More
Checking Off the Seven Wonders of the Modern World
It is the dream of every avid traveller to visit all the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and there is no denying that this is a feat that I … Read More