If you think this is a plan of building Chinese temple, then you are wrong. I was wrong, too. While I drove through Tasek Jaya yesterday, I saw a board mentioning this government project to build a mosque over here. But when I pass by the site again this afternoon, a banner caught my attention. I was thinking isn't it a mosque to be built here. Why I see an artist illustration of a Chinese temple? I approached nearer to confirm & realized it's true for my both findings; a mosque to be built here & it is design in traditional Chinese architecture. This is a Chinese Muslim mosque. It is quite commonly seen in China but certainly very rare in Malaysia. I am sure even if this is not the first in the country, it must be one of the pioneers. Perhaps this mosque will be an attractive spot for tourist after completion.
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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