This 3-storey shoplot on downstream of Brewster Road is restored and looked nice with its original decoration patterns. Obviously, it is much better looking than the adjacent shoplots that have been changing in appearance or fully rebuilt. On further right after the blue-white abandoned building, there are 3 shoplots that only remained with the front wall still exist. That is the site of a 7-storey hotel which was mentioned in this blog on 25-Apr-2009. I would say, fortunately the project does not kick off till today. Since boutique hotel operaing in heritage building is so attractive to tourist, especially foreign visitor, if I am the owner, I would maintain the 3-storey original building for the hotel and restore it just like this one in the photo. It would be much more charming & attractive.
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.
CK..This might not be the first time I heard you say, 'If I am the owner'. I wish it will happen to you one day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ian, I hope it will come true one day. Anyway, I am now just a poor guy. That's why i can only say "if i am....".
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