Inaugural Raintown Film Festival to celebrate Taiping’s 150th Anniversary

As Taiping receives more rainfall compared to other parts of the country, it is well-known as Rain Town of Malaysia. And hence, the first Raintown Film Festival will officially be taking place at Paragon Cinemas, Taiping Mall, from 13 to 15 September. Read more…

TAIPING is 150 years old this year

and the townsfolk are feeling proud and excited about the milestone.

They are anticipating a happening year as a host of activities has been planned to celebrate the anniversary.

Taiping Sri Guru Singh Sabha chairman Datuk Balraaj Singh Tarlachon Singh said, “People are hyped up. It’s going to be a busy year.

“The municipal council has already contacted all associations to organise events. Read more…

Paving the Path to Success for Visit Perak Year 2024

“The opening of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) expected at the end of this year will serve as another major gateway for tourists entering Perak. Exit at Changkat Jering aka South Taiping – the junction to the North-South Expressway (E1/AH2) . read more…

Unravelling Taiping’s troubled past and time-honoured stories

FOR more than a century, travellers from near and far have been mesmerised by Taiping’s mystical allure. The breathtaking beauty of the Lake Gardens has often been compared with the romantic Westlake of Hangzhou or the manicured gardens of Suzhou in China. Read more…

Everlasting Peace Heritage Town

During the booming of Tin Mining in 19 century, Taiping was not only one of the pioneers in municipal government in the Federated Malay States. She was chosen by the Straits Governor as the capital of government, during British colonial era.

The heritage town has many of the 1st in Malayan historic records, such as

1. The 1st tin mining in 1844
2. The 1st Hill resort built in 1844,
3. The 1st Swimming Pool in 1937,
4. The 1st Rest house and Artillery warehouse built in 1870.
5. The 1st Magistrate court in 1874.
6. The 1st Resident’s house and Port in 1877.
7. The 1st English school in 1878,
8. The 1st Police force and Government offices in 1879.
9. The 1st Post and telegraph office, Lake gardens, General Hospital, Club house in 1880.
10. The 1st Railway station in 1881.
11. The 1st Museum in 1883.
12. The 1st Market building in 1884.
13. The 1st purposely built Prison in 1885.
14. The first Railway track – from Port Weld to Taiping in 1885.
15. The 1st Turf club and Anglican church in 1886.
16. The 1st English girl’s school in 1889 and Clock tower in 1890,

• Taiping was already had the economy and social features which are commonly found in modern states today.
• Despite yesterday’s Glorious achievements, Taiping is one of the least developed towns in Malaysia today.

Last surviving tin dredge TT5

The iconic heritage of Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge No 5 (TT5) in Perak became the first tin mining dredger in this country – and in the world – to receive an award from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) United Kingdom.

Historical and green Taiping perfect for tourists, pensioners

“I look forward to seeing how Taiping can mature further to become one of the best resort destinations for foreign and domestic tourists.

It would be wise for pensioners to choose Taiping as their retirement place, away from the exhaust fumes and noise pollution of city roads or flash floods.

With a relatively low cost of living and the perfect environment for children’s upbringing, plus the benefits of one’s mental and physical health, Taiping awaits future pensioners.” Read more…

AHMAD SYAH EJAZ ISMAIL

Taiping — rainiest, forever peaceful and age-friendly. The angsana leaves still close every evening but the bloom has not faded. Perhaps one has to delve a little deeper, reach a little higher, soak a little longer to better acquaint oneself with the rhythms of Taiping. But when you do, in this town of firsts, that first visit will not be the last. Rhythms of Taiping…

Rain waltz! Wonderful! Collection of music by Sergei Grischuk

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Launch of the Age-Friendly City pilot project in Taiping, Perak

Taiping has been selected for the implementation of the first phase of the Age-Friendly City pilot project. “To date, the government has received funds totalling US$267,000 (RM1.1mil) from UNDP to begin a comprehensive study on Taiping’s current status as an age-friendly city based on international guidelines issued by the World Health Organisation,” Read more…

The most beautiful Lake Garden

If you’ve always bypassed Taiping on your journeys, make a point of stopping there for the night. You won’t regret it.

Taiping is a place that’s pretty much off anyone’s radar, unless it happens to be your hometown and you are looking forward to your annual balik kampung break.

It’s a full hour’s drive from Ipoh using the expressway and two hours on the old trunk road. The fellow behind the wheel (a.k.a. my husband) had had a long day and he was getting grouchy. We had been to Ipoh, and he’d really rather be heading for home in KL now.
Out of order?: The trees in Taiping are let to grow to its own accord and in the end what you get is gorgeous greens.

– STEVEN CHING