Images of Ipoh: Tasek Cement Again

Friday, March 12, 2010

Tasek Cement Again

Whoever passing by Ipoh on the North-South Expressway will find Tasek Cement a remarkable structure. If we consider the height of buildings regardless of its functionality, this should be the tallest one in Ipoh. The factory, which was originally situated quite isolated, is now surrounded by residential units as the urban development is rapidly spread. This photo is taken from the roof top car park of Kinta City Shopping Center that is only few kilometers away from the factory.

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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.