Kinta Tin Mining (Gravel Pump) Museum, a fairly new attraction in Kampar, was unfortunately closed for the day when I was in town recently. Located along Jalan Batu Karang just at the junction to Bandar Baru Kampar (Kampar New Town), it is difficult to miss. Visitors to the museum can retrace the tin mining history in ... continue reading »

Palong Tin Museum, located just next to the tin mine palong along Kinta River, opposite Kinta Riverfront Hotel & Suites in Ipoh, is owned and managed by Morubina Sdn. Bhd., the proprietors of the hotel. It is a mini museum and the set up is modest. Even though there aren't many exhibits yet, as it ... continue reading »

As part of Morubina Group's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, a life-size tin mining palong was unveiled a month ago. The company, that is striving to liven Kinta River, which is fronted by their Kinta Riverfront Hotel & Suites, also plans to build a tin mining museum-cum-workshop next to the palong. It cost RM500,000 to ... continue reading »

Gopeng is a small town about 25 minutes' drive from Ipoh. Although small, did you know that Gopeng was developed at a faster pace than Ipoh, now the capital city of the state of Perak, thanks to large and rich tin deposits? Many tin mining companies, including those owned by the British, found their "pot ... continue reading »