Due to its anti-Communist and pro-Kuomintang views, it was the target of the first grenade attack by the CTs (communist terrorist) in Ipoh town on October 1, 1949.

Once the busiest port in the region, the facilities provided were mainly for exporting of processed tin ores.

Built in the 1600s, this 330-year-old stone foundation of a Dutch Fort was one of the Dutch strongholds against pirates and local Malays.

Typical of many Chettiar halls, the facade is decorated with glazed embossed wall tiles.

Pangkor Laut mirrors the dream of a tropical paradise with white beaches and crystal clear waters.

Fancy a cultural retreat?

The fountain is made of Ipoh marble was presented to the public by the Chinese community of Perak, in honour of J.W.W Birch, the first British Resident of Perak.

Bukit Larut was developed early last century by the colonial British as a retreat from the stifling heat and humidity of the lowlands.

Mount Liang Timur and Barat are near to Tanjung Malim, Perak and this lesser known mountains which can be climbed easily in three days.

The kind kampong folks will organize a special cultural presentation called 'berjojak' and 'masakan kelamai', a traditional presentation from the Malay community.