Hor Fun, in Cantonese (also called Kueh Teow in dialect of Fujian / Hokkien), is a kind of flat noodle which is commonly found throughout Malaysia, Singapore as well as Hong Kong. This particular manufacturer, Ipoh Kueh Teow is making exceptionally good noodle with extraordinary smoothness & stiffness. It used to supply Hor Fun to many stalls / restaurants around Ipoh and also other towns, but retail shop was not available. Recently the manufacturer opens a shop at Yau Tet Shin Street and promoting the sales to the public. More importantly, this is the location of many Ipoh famous local foods that attracts tourists & visitors. Probably this is a right move to enhance the marketing strategy to capture a wider range of customer by distributing to restaurants and also retailing. Nevertheless, its outlook is also upgraded to promote branding, as we found the similar trend on many other local products.
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.
We are living in a busy world. We often have no time to appreciate the moments in our daily life. Take a break, stop & look around. There are many beautiful things, although it is simple & humble. I learn to gain a better life by appreciation & would like to share the images in my world.
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