This is a shophouse at the white coffee district, nearby Kinta Heights, which is probably reaching a century old, or may be more than that. Although it is just an ordinary old terrace shophouse in town, the appearance was made delicated. Its ground floor is selling kitchenware & household stuff during day time while the upper floor seems like a store. Likewise many shophouses in town, residents are moving away and leaving the city center empty like a ghost town at night. If the century-old building structure is strengthened & interior is restored to better condition, making it like a modern townhouse or apartment, hopefully it will create reflow of population. I believe this can be done & may even create a new trend of living style in Ipoh.
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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