When driving along the North-South Expressway passing by Jelapang toll plaza, one would sure find this high rise building beside the expressway. It is the Perak Techno Trade Center (PTTC) as the hub for information technology development by Perak State Government. Although the building has been completed about a decade, there is no obvious purpose or contribution was found and it is said the floor occupation rate is poor due to its location at suburb which has access to nearly nothing except some housing estates. Being part of the Meru Raya township, it is believed the state government built this tower as a landmark although it could end up become a white elephant structure. Despite the lousy government management, PTTC building is quite impressive with its unique appearance (somehow the upper part makes me feel like it's a devil). Today I capture the sunset reflection from its glass wall, which I find it looks like a giant LCD display.
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.
near my old house...tmn meru
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