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Sungai Perak Sayong, Kuala Kangsar
The stretch of Sungai Perak that flows past Sayong in Kuala Kangsar (KK) is a significant landmark of the royal town. Efforts are underway to make this spot a tourists haven. In the past, water sports and water-related activities such as boating, duck-catching, climbing the slippery poles and decorative boat race were held to mark [...]
Sungai Sepetang and Kg Dew
Sungai Sepetang is not in the same league as Sungai Perak or Sungai Kinta. It is not even at par with Sungai Kerian that separates Perak from Kedah up in the north. Its shortcoming is however negated by the presence of fireflies which make the berembang trees that line the riverbanks their natural habitat. The [...]
Teluk Intan Riverfront: Anglers’ Watering Hole
Teluk Intan Riverfront, located at the edge of Teluk Intan town fronting Sungai Perak, has long been the point of convergence for visitors in pursuit of a wholesome family outing. It is a well known site for anglers keen on sport fishing and shrimping. The availability of boats to take anglers out in the river [...]
Pasir Salak’s Historical Significance
The stretch of Sungai Perak which flows past Pasir Salak is of historical significance, as it bears witness to the murder of Perak’s first British Resident, J.W.W. Birch on November 2, 1875. At the spot where Birch was murdered, is the Pasir Salak Historical Complex. The complex is a must see for visitors keen on [...]
Sungai Kinta, Tanjung Tualang and Kinta Nature Park
Sungai Kinta is a major tributary of Sungai Perak. The confluence of Kinta River is located to the south of Kampung Gajah. Sungai Kinta, incidentally, played a pivotal role in the development of Kinta Valley. Tin mined in the interior was transported in boats and droughts to Teluk Intan for shipment to Penang and Singapore [...]
Perak Matta Fair
The 13th Perak MATTA Fair was held over three days at Stadium Indera Mulia, Ipoh recently. The objective was to introduce travel deals, both in Perak and overseas, to holiday-makers. The fair attracted an estimated 30,000 visitors with a sales turnover of over RM20 million. Although a similar fair was held simultaneously in Kuala Lumpur, [...]
Tourism Calendar – April 2012
Raja Nazrin Bridge Run and Tasik Raban Water Sports – April 7 and 8 (Majlis Daerah Lenggong 605-767 7207) Asli Fest Kuala Woh, Tapah – April 6 to 8 (Pejabat Daerah Batang Padang 605‑401 1402) Larian Bendang Menara Chondong, Teluk Intan – April 8 (Majlis Perbandaran Teluk Intan 605-622 1299) Pesta Laut Pangkor, Lumut and [...]
Moh Singgah Tapah
Moh Singgah Tapah (Come and Visit Tapah) was one of the many programmes slated for Visit Perak Year 2012. The celebration went regional as part of a carefully crafted strategy to localise touristic events to districts and local councils. Moh Singgah Tapah, incidentally, was the first to be organised by a district office. It was [...]
Malaysian Rally Championship
The first round of the Malaysian Rally Championship was held from March 2 to 4 at the Mini Sports Complex in Manjung. A total of 19 teams from New Zealand, Japan and Malaysia competed in the championship. Perak was represented by two teams. They were edged on by the morning crowd. The teams competed in [...]
Batu Gajah MTB Jamboree 2012
It was not a gathering of scouts but instead a gathering of mountain bikers who were there to do justice to their two-wheelers. Almost a thousand mountain-bike enthusiasts, from all over the country, made a beeline to Arena Square, Batu Gajah on Sunday, March 25 to participate in a 40-km off-and-on-road race to determine the [...]
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