Finally, the building at Clare Street disappeared, leaving only bricks & dust. Old Ruby cinema at adjacent may not escape the same fate if one day it cannot serve any commercial value.
It is not usually seen in Ipoh an artist painting on the street. Outside Kinta Heights, this man is capturing the scene of Leech Street in the morning. I am sure he still can find many other nice spots around Ipoh for painting.
With two giants of retailing landed in Station 18, this area is now a golden triangle of southern Ipoh. A brand new AEON Jusco is going to open early next year, which is just few yards away from the currently operating Tesco. Commercial units that surrounding these two malls are now of the best valued properties in town. With expected increase of traffic along Pasir Puteh Road, two LED advertising screens are being setup at two major entrances to the Station 18 commercial park.
If you think garbage truck is not worth for any decoration, then you may be wrong this time. This team of scavenger may like toys a lot. Although being dumped by their original owners, these poor bears & dragon are now enjoying their ride around the city to serve the public.
The scene at Clare Street is changing with this row of shop being torn down. The main structure was still intact when seen in August, but it is going down today. Looking at the broken pillars & distorted structure, I believe it will be completely demolished very soon.
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.