picture source: Star Online   Yes, you heard it right! Buntong is not only famous for kacang puteh, they have bean sprouts too! Read more here.

Thanks to Chor Seng Mun, we have a lovely photo of the Gopeng Market. From all those flags/posters above the arch, I’m sure some of you can guess what was going on at that time 🙂

The caption at the top left corner reads as: 192 Anson Road, Teluk Anson. Built in 1900. Sold in 1955. I think the artist did a pretty good job, don’t you?

Wishing you a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival. From all of us at IpohWorld 🙂

Why is the title of this post as such? Well, here’s an interesting story by Francis Cheah regarding his paternal grandparents – in particular, his paternal grandfather. A millionaire building contractor, family sources said he helped Ah Cheong build the iconic Clock Tower. He was 30+yrs then. Being a successful contractor he built the Teluk […]

Here’s an early 1900s view of the Ipoh Station. So different from what it looks like today, eh?