Images of Ipoh: The OCBC Bank Building

Monday, June 8, 2009

The OCBC Bank Building

This is main branch of OCBC Bank in Ipoh. The building was originally known as The Straits House and had been occupied by different owners. It was once left vacant before OCBC Bank moved in. The tower is an iconic feature of the building. Located just few yards from the Town Hall, but at a lower ground, the building is not as outstanding as Town Hall. Anyway, this is one of my favorite buildings in town.

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davidOctober 26, 2010 at 12:36 PM
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He is David Miller is one of great photos and information here. Ipoh, the state capital of Perak, Malaysia, is the city that built the tin. Situated on the famous tin mining area, as the second in Malaysia, the status of the city after Kuala Lumpur in 1988, Ipoh is one of the major cities in Malaysia with about 700,000 population city is still in continuous development while maintaining its natural beauty and harmony. This is the main branch of OCBC Bank in Ipoh. The building was originally known as the House of Straits and had been occupied by different owners. This is a wonderful statement. These things have been agreed and will be enjoyed by all.
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Ipoh, the capital city of Perak State, Malaysia, is the city that tin built. Located at the famous tin mining area, Kinta Valley, it used to be the world's largest tin mine since 19th century. Not only of its tin mine, but Ipoh also famous of its delicious food, beautiful mountain ranges, mysterious lime stone caves, attractive history & friendly citizen. Being the second in Malaysia that gain the status of city in year 1988 after Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh is one of the major cities in Malaysia with the population around 700,000. Began as a small village in 1870's, tin mine industry had brought in Chinese and Indian that boosted the town development since 1890's. The rapid growing town later upgraded to be the capital of Perak during the Japanese occupation at World War II. The rich tin resource had brought prosperity to many Ipoh miners that even make it once known as the City of Millionaires. Today, Ipoh has grown to cover a large area including the neighboring township such as Bercham, Tasek, Jelapang, Menglembu, Pengkalan, Simpang Pulai & Chemor. The city is still developing continuously while maintains its beauty of nature and harmony.