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By Fathol Zaman Bukhari t was merely an idea put forth by a member of a threesome driven to Idesperation by the dearth of news on Ipoh. Whatever was gleaned from the mainstream media, be it English, Malay, Chinese or Tamil, delved little on Ipoh and its neighbourhoods. News on the political front dealt mainly with the ruling elite thus the slant, as expected, was onerously one-sided. It was difficult to get views and comments that were objective, non-prejudicial and non-partisan.

Continued on page 2 2 July 1-15, 2010 IPOH ECHO Your Voice In The Community Ipohites’ biggest headache then was an insensitive city council that seldom responded to their needs. The founding of the country’s only community newspaper has much to do with Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh (MBI) – herein lies its connection. Evolution for a bi-monthly English- the Internet for editorials. he evolution of Ipoh language tabloid number- This got the duo in trouble Echo is incomplete ing 5,000 copies for distri- with KDN when an article T Even the ducks get to peek at the if no reference to a non- bution within Ipoh and its by Bakri Musa was con- Ipoh Echo in England governmental organisation neighbourhoods. sidered in poor taste by the (NGO) known as Ipoh City Along with that came authorities. A show cause Watch is made. This NGO, other related problems letter was issued to the ef- popularly referred to by its which Siva and Fathol fect. Two other warnings acronym ICW, was formed had to contend with. A followed in succession, one in November 2002. The small office within the had to do with the editorial three protagonists, namely, foyer of Syuen Hotel layout and the other with the Sivaprasagam, Bobby Yin was requisitioned for the contents of an “offending” and Fathol Zaman, were purpose. Siva set aside article by one other contro- inadvertently drawn to the RM25,000 as an initial versial writer, Din Merican. ideals of this society which capital for the project. These were nothing more openly champions the as- Despite Football fever, Echo fans in UK Further financing was than teething problems pirations of Ipohites, albeit take time out to catch up on obtained from the few well- which were overcome with subtly. The primary objec- wishers and the hotel’s time and patience. tive of ICW is to improve in school when they vol- acerbic in their remarks. ate a regulated press sector, suppliers. They bought the living standards of city unteered to write for their One had the audacity to provide legal guidelines to space for advertisements Coming of Age dwellers through constant school magazines. They, call them fools. “How are journalists, some are of the in Ipoh Echo. It was a very Ipoh Echo has since engagements with MBI. however, made their marks you going to survive? No opinion that the legislation modest beginning indeed. grown by leaps and bounds. Yin was the society’s first by contributing much one will read your paper “is aimed at controlling The first issue rolled In September 2007, a president while Siva and needed articles for ICW’s let alone buy it”, he teased. and manipulating the news out from the printers on partnership with Kinta Fathol sat on the commit- quarterly newsletter. And The only support they re- delivered to consumers”. January 1, 2006, with a Properties opened up new tee. their writings were mainly ceived was from close Application for a pub- cover story on the incon- frontiers for the fledgling The trio comes from focused on the shortcom- friends and family mem- lishing permit was duly sistencies of Ipoh City newspaper. From a mod- a varied background. Siva ings of city council and bers, but they too were submitted on April 18, Council. One such grouse est beginning Ipoh Echo is a bona-fide Ipohite and related agencies under its sceptical. 2005. While the application was centred on the manner has transformed from be- a former student of St wings. A piece written was being processed, Yin full-board meetings were ing “Your Community Michael’s Institution. He is on the under-utilised 20- Publishing Permit decided to opt out, citing conducted. The conten- Tabloid” to “Your Voice a lawyer by profession but storey government build- Starting a newspaper in distance as an excuse. He tious points raised were in the Community”. It has took to managing a hotel ing near the Jelapang Plus Malaysia is an exercise had moved to Penang and attire, attendance and pub- gained both acceptance and out of necessity. Yin hails tollgate and another on the in patience and persever- no amount of persuasion licity. The other was the footage in the city. Today, from Ipoh and is an ex- unkempt Chinese cem- ance. The biggest hurdle, could make him change prevailing conditions of the paper is not only in print student of Anglo-Chinese etery along Jalan besides funding, is getting his mind. So the burden of Taman DR Seenivasagam with a readership well over School, Ipoh. He has trav- had the authorities fuming. a publishing permit (per- responsibility now rested which was in dire straits. 40,000 per issue, but online elled the world extensively That was to be the format mit penerbitan) from the squarely on the shoulders Enforcement was one oth- with monthly hits in excess having lived and worked of forthcoming articles in Ministry of Home Affairs of Siva and Fathol. The er point raised. There have of 20,000. The paper’s cir- in such exotic places as Ipoh Echo, which at that or more popularly known duo felt it was their moral been some positive chang- culation far outstrips main- the Arab Emirates, Dubai time, was still on the draw- as KDN (Kementerian obligation to continue with es since then. stream English-language and Sudan. He now re- ing board. Dalam Negeri). A publish- the project in spite of wan- dailies in Ipoh. sides somewhere in China. It was no walk in the ing permit is renewable ing interest and an inexpli- Teething Problems In conjunction with the Fathol is the oddball. He park for the founders as yearly and a fresh appli- cably hostile environment. Working on a very tight paper’s 100th issue today, the is a former soldier having they were faced with the cation has to be submit- Much to their surprise their budget had its downside. editorial team wishes to say, once commanded an in- daunting task of mak- ted three months before application for a permit was What was most problem- “Jutaan terima kasih” to the fantry regiment while sta- ing a dream come true. date of expiry. There are approved by the Ministry. atic was sourcing for cred- legion of fans for your un- tioned at Kem Syed Putra, Detractors were aplenty. several conditions the pub- Ipoh Echo came into exist- ible writers and contribu- flinching support and belief. Ipoh. Fathol’s birthplace is Some were downright lisher needs to abide by as ence on July 1, 2005, with tors for free. The team had The country’s only commu- Buntar. blunt with their comments, contained in the Printing the issuance of a publish- to depend on friends, inde- nity paper has now come of arguing it was a doomed Presses and Publications ing permit. The permit was pendent contributors and age. Realising a Dream project with little or no Act 1984. Although the None had any media or prospect. Others were a lit- law was meant to maintain KOON YEW YIN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FINANCE/ journalistic experience tle muted but were equally genuine news stories, cre- ACCOUNTANCY DEGREES save for the time they were Pre-degree or Foundation Course Pays for all the fees and cost of living until the PTPTN loan is secured. Criteria: • Scholarship based on eventual acceptance by UTAR • Total family income is less than RM2,000 per month. • No payback, only the commitment to help other poor students when financially solvent after graduation. Send request with IC details, proof of family income to: [email protected] Your Voice In The Community IPOH ECHO July 1-15, 2010 3

LETTER FROM ULU KINTA

he following are my Treasons to tempt my friends and family to visit IPOH: MY KIND OF TOWN Ipoh. Why not check yours out! Where’s The Best Place front of a noodle shop at nests tickle the senses What Should I Take Cap Orkid, available from Why Ipoh? To Stay? lunchtime. I’ve never been from open-fronted shops. Home? most grocery shops, wood- Ipoh is a great, compact Ipoh has a range of hotels disappointed. There are several interest- Pomeloes from the pomelo en clogs from the main city – it has everything from budget to boutique And For Dinner? ing shops around the main stalls opposite the Sam Poh market and bespoke suits you need, but packs it all hotels. The food courts at about market in the centre of the Tong cave temple, ground- from Sin Tit tailor along into a very manageable Where Would You Meet 6 p.m. No vendors have a city that specialise in vari- nuts from , Jalan Brewster. size. It’s a gourmand and Friends For A Drink? greater understanding of ous products such as those kicap cair Cap Budak YAM nature-lover’s paradise. At dusk, the Iskandar Polo food than those in Ipoh. that make the lion’s heads, Terbang and kicap pekat Escaping to the many at- Club for the stunning views They are dotted around in lion dancing. tractions like the beach, of the multi-coloured hues town. No trip to Ipoh is Or have a day out to the hill resorts, mangrove of the setting sun against a complete without a sample visit the Sam Poh Tong reserve and the caves in backdrop of the limestone of Ipoh Chicken taugeh, caves, Gua Tempurung, Century Ride the limestone outcrops, are hills. It is “Members Only” for supper. Almost all of and Matang Mangrove all within an hour’s reach. so hang around the pad- Ipoh’s food places are Reserve. Is Here Again Overseas friends enjoy the docks or clubhouse for an excellent value – from What Would You Tell agritourism that is easily invitation. RM3.00 a dish. Them To Avoid? accessible. Or Berlin’s Bier Houz Where Would You Send Public toilets. What Do You Miss Most in Greentown’s Business A First-Time Visitor? Public Transport or when you’re Away? Centre for a selection of Emerald Lake, just past Taxi? Reading the newspapers imported German beers. Jalan Ipoh. Public transport is very over a kopi tarik while Where Are Your For a walk, try the Heritage bad in Ipoh, but without waiting for my breakfast Favourite Places For Trail for an interesting trip a car, there is little choice of roti canai or tosai, fol- Lunch? into memory lane, past ar- but to use the taxis. They lowed by char kway teow, I hate places with slow chitectural structures with are not cheap anymore and in a coffee-shop. service or loud music. The fascinating origins. To the the minimum charge may What’s The First Thing following are favourite market on a be RM10. Taxis never use n Sunday, August 1, hordes of cyclists will once You Do When You haunts: Moven Peak in the Saturday morning for the the meter so a price has to again be seen riding over a carefully planned Return? centre of Ipoh, Hollywood sights, sounds and smells be negotiated at the start of O route through 100 miles of beautiful Perak terrain. I go out to find some excel- Restoran in Canning of a typical bustling market the journey. Be prepared Milestones will once again be achieved, personal lent local food. First stop, Garden, Simpang Tiga whilst being serenaded by to pick up additional pas- records set or broken and friendships forged across Funny Mountain Soya for Indonesian cuisine, the music played by musi- sengers on the way to your cultures and communities. This is Century Ride, an Bean in Jalan Theatre for banana-leaf and duck cur- cians from a nearby home destination. event that brings the world to Perak and puts it on the tau fu fah. If I am up early, ry in Samy’s Restoran in for the Blind. Wander the Handbag or Moneybelt? map. fresh toddy from a nursery . Or for curry mee, traditional medicine lanes Definitely moneybelt. Century Ride – Perak’s very own homegrown in Gunung Rapat – it’s for try Keng Nam coffee-shop. in old town where dried There are several reports event and the only event of its kind anywhere in the medicinal purposes. Or just join any queue in seafood, ginseng and bird’s of bag-snatching by people region is once again inviting participants to register for on motorbikes: be vigilant this event. everywhere, keep your RM100 for entries received before July 15. Check TRAGEDY STRIKES LIKE LIGHTNING bags in sight always, and out more details and download entry forms at www. be careful when walking by Peter Lee centuryridemalaysia.blogspot.com or call Ernest at along the kerb. Be street- 012-5162687 for more information. ust less than two weeks ago five members of a wise. Jfamily were killed and three others injured when the car they were travelling in collided with a trailer lorry which is believed to have been overtaking another car from the opposite direction. The dead were the father, his three children and mother-in-law. Those injured were the mother of the family and another two children. Another daughter is still studying overseas. It is always sad to read this kind of news and even more heart wrenching when you see their funeral in the newspapers. I believe that those who have followed this news feel very sympathetic to the family and hope that we won’t face this situation with our family one day. A tragic accident like this is a grim reminder to all of us that life is so fragile and it can happen to us anytime because tragedy strikes like lightning. In light of such tragedy, we should ask ourselves what kind of financial security can we provide for our family, should anything happen to us? One of the ways to provide financial security is to do a will and trust for the family. Assuming that the deceased father died without a will, the first issue that needs to be addressed is the appointment of Administrators for his estate to apply for the Letter of Administration. Once the Administrators have been appointed, then two guarantors (known as sureties) are required to provide the Administration Bond which is equivalent to the gross value of the deceased’s estate. With this in place the distribution of the entire estate will be based on the Distribution Act, 1958 (amended in 1997) i.e., ¼ to his parents (if they are still alive), ¼ to wife and ½ to children equally. If the deceased’s parents do not survive him, then the estate is distributed to wife (who will receive (⅓) and the children (⅔). If the deceased has a will, then he would be able to appoint the executors of his choice. Secondly, he could choose the guardian for his children who are under 18 years old should the wife pass away. With regards to the distribution of his estate, he can give to his beneficiaries according to his wishes. Since he has children who are under 18 years old and could not receive his estate, then he can set up a testamentary trust in his will so that he provides a certain amount for their monthly expenses. In addition to a will, he can also set up a Trust for his children’s living, medical and education expenses. To create the Trust, he can assign life insurance policies to the Trust. Upon his demise, the money from the life insurance will be paid immediately to the Trustee Company like Rockwills Trustee Bhd, who will in turn distribute the moneys periodically to the respective beneficiaries according to his wishes written in a Trust Deed. This method of immediate funding is important and crucial especially when he has a daughter who is studying overseas. The reason for choosing Rockwills Trustee Bhd. is because it has the expertise, impartiality, professionalism and most importantly perpetual existence. So I urge you not to delay anymore and immediately take steps to provide security for your family by doing a will and trust for them. Peter Lee is an Associate Estate Planning Practitioner (Wills & Trust) with Rockwills International Group. He is also an Islamic Estate Planner providing Wills & Trust services for Muslims. He is based in Ipoh and can be reached at: 012-5078825/05- 2554853 or [email protected]. 4 July 1-15, 2010 IPOH ECHO Your Voice In The Community

PUBLISHER Ipoh Echo Sdn Bhd THINKING ALOUD (Regd No 687483 T) By G. Sivapragasam VALLEY – The Jewel In Malaysia’s No 1 Jalan Lasam 30450 Ipoh Perak Darul n June 10, the Archaeological Crown Ridzuan New Straits Times Tel: (605) 249 5936 reported that the Information Disseminat- Fax: (605) 255 2181 O this region, if it existed at Email: editorial@ipohecho. Perak government wants ed Should Be Accurate all, was part of the super- com.my Lenggong Valley to be Having said that, I continent Pangaea. declared a world heritage need to impress that if we EDITORIAL site. are to succeed in estab- Modern Man Left Fathol Zaman Bukhari It quoted the Menteri lishing and promoting this Africa Only 100,000 G. Sivapragasam Besar Dato’ Seri Dr area as an important ar- Jerry Francis Years Ago Zambry Abdul Kadir say- chaeological site we need Current evidence sup- REPORTER ing that the United Nations to become more knowl- ports the theory that mod- James Gough Educational, Science and edgeable about archaeol- ern man (Homo sapiens) Cultural Organisation ogy in general and the area left his place of origin in GRAPHIC DESIGN (UNESCO) had done an in particular and deliver Africa only about 100,000 Rosli Mansor Ahd Razali assessment of the area and accurate information. Only years ago. He probably ing million for thousand. be modelled on the Perak that it had potential, espe- then can we be perceived arrived in the Lenggong If that be the case, the State Parks Corporation. At MARKETING & cially in terms of world his- as credible. DISTRIBUTION valley about 80,000 years Chief Minister’s secretary the moment, save for the MANAGER tory. It further reported that, Grossly inaccurate ago. However, there is ev- should have been diligent museum, which I must say Ramesh Kumar “According to UNESCO, statements like that attrib- idence that the ancestors enough to correct the mis- is well designed and the ar- the Lenggong Valley is one uted to UNESCO that the of modern man (Homo take within a day or two tefacts well presented, the WEB ADMINISTRATOR of the earliest sites of world “Lenggong valley civilisa- erectus or descendants) of its publication. archaeological sites are not Titus Raj civilisation which dates tion dates back more than possibly resided in the easily accessible and more back more than 180 million 180 million years” has to Lenggong valley 200,000 Is The Intent Research importantly not ready with PERMISSION AND RE- years”. PRINTS be avoided. I do not know years ago. Even if this Or Tourism? infrastructure to not only Materials in Ipoh Echo There can be no dispute if UNESCO actually said specie were considered I do not know if the support visitors but safe- may not be reproduced that amongst the attractions this but I seriously doubt human we are still talking intention is to promote guard the integrity of the in any form without the in Perak the Lenggong it. Suffice it to say that 180 only about 200,000 years, this site for research or sites. Rules and regulations written permission of the Valley archaeological sites million years ago dino- and 180 million years is as a tourist destination. If need to be devised and publisher are in a class of their own. saurs were still wandering more than a little exag- the intent is merely to em- strictly enforced to ensure They have the potential, as around the earth and mam- PRINTER geration. I can only hope ploy the site for research that the value of the sites Konway Industries Sdn Bhd Dr Zambry claimed, to put mals, let alone man, exist- that it is the New Straits I do not think much ben- is not compromised in any Plot 78, Lebuhraya Perak on the world map. ed in ferret-like form and Times that erred, substitut- efit could be derived by manner. If this is not done Kampong Jawa gaining recognition from we will only be inviting 11900 Bayan Baru, UNESCO as a world her- disaster. Pulau Pinang Get your FREE copy of the Ipoh Echo from: itage site. We will only Tel: (604) 644 7507 Immense Tourism Canning Gdn: Ariff Store, 40 Jalan Lee Kwee Foh. succeed in subjecting our- Potential New Wing Fook Merchant, 56 Jalan Lee Kwee Foh. selves to restrictions im- Prof. Zuraina says ar- Lourd Enterprise, 7 Lorong Cecil Rae. posed by a third party. chaeology is much more USEFUL Ipoh Gdn: Muhibah Hair Stylist, 103 Jalan Dato Lau Pak Khuan. If, on the other hand, than artefacts. It is the CONTACTS Mama’s Home Baked Bread Stall (after 7 pm), Aneka Selera. we are talking about study of human culture and Ipoh Gdn South: Pasar Mini Manaf, 17 Jalan S.A. Lingam. promoting the site as a the process of its evolution. tourist destination, I am Ibu Pejabat First Gdn: LSF Sun Li Hardware Sdn Bhd, 50, Jalan Ng Weng Hup. It is the study of how soci- puzzled by the fact that Polis Daerah (IPD) Labrooy Road: LSF Sun Li Hardware Sdn Bhd, 16A Jalan Labrooy. eties evolved and civilisa- Meru: Golf Reception Counter, Meru Valley Golf & Country Club. it appears to be missing tions developed in a com- 05 2451 500 in the Perak tourism 999 (emergency) New Town: Ruba Rubi Ent 154, Jln Sultan Idris Shah. Tel. No 017- plex, dynamic and chang- 5048531 master plan prepared by ing process, influenced by Ipoh General Hospital Chan Sam Lock Photo Studio, 77-81 Jln Sultan Idris Shah. the consultant from New a range of factors including 05-253 3333 M & A Securities Sdn Bhd, 52A Jln Sultan Idris Shah. Zealand engaged by the the environment, contact Ipoh Ambulance Pooran Enterprise (opp Super Kinta), 5 Jln Dato Onn Jaafar. State Government. It is with others, population in- 05-522 2506 S.Y. Dry Cleaning & Laundry, 1 Jln Chung Thye Phin. unfortunate that there crease and changing needs. 993 (emergency) Simee: Newsvendor (morning), Opposite Simee Market. appears to be a singular This vision presents lack of coordination Ipoh Fire Brigade Tmn Ipoh Jaya: Rasu Enterprise, 271 Jalan Gunung Rapat. almost unlimited prospects amongst those directing for creating tourist attrac- 05-547 4444/994 Tmn Tambun: Bawal Jaya Enterprise, 66 Psrn Desa Tambun 7, Desa Tambun. tourism. tions based on the history (emergency) Tiger Lane: Perak Academy, 28 Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah. of the Lenggong valley. Set Up Dedicated Body Perak Immigration Dept Golf Club Road: Fitness Junction, 2 Jalan Kelab Golf. One possibility I can for Lenggong 05-5017100 P.N. Book Centre, 7 Jalan Dato Ahmad Yunus. immediately think of is If we are really serious in creating a sound and light Perak Water Board promoting the Lenggong 05-254 6161 show at a suitable site in the valley as a tourist desti- Ipoh City Council area. Bringing the history nation, a separate body of the valley to life in this (Complaints) needs to be set up to 05-208 3378/9 manner will provide tour- single-mindedly focus ists an exquisite experience Perak Anti-Corruption on this product. It could Agency of prehistoric Lenggong. 05-253 1982 Prehistoric Sites in Lenggong State Secretariat Illustrating Timeline 05-253 1957 Kg. Temelong : 200,000 years Kota Tampan : 75,000 years Railway Station Bukit Bunuh : 40,000 years 05-254 7987 Gua Gunung Runtuh : 11,000 years Gua Teluk Kelawar : 10,000 years Airport Gua Harimau : 6,000 years 05-312 0848 Semang Villages : Today Registration Department 05-528 8805 Tenaga Nasional Berhad 05-253 2000 Lembaga Air Perak 1800-88-7788 Directory Service 103 Perak Women for Women Society 012-521 2480 012-505 0547 05-5469715 (office) AA Ipoh 019-574 3572 017-350 8361 Your Voice In The Community IPOH ECHO July 1-15, 2010 5

MUSINGS ON FOOD SeeFoon GOES TO MATANG IN SEARCH OF TASTE TREATS

back provide respite from dles in a soupy sauce morsel from any shell or soya sauce. the heat as our group set- replete with tiny fresh bone. This was followed Then came sea- tled in for the delectable oysters. Eaten with black by small shrimp, lightly breeze fresh Flower Crabs lunch that followed. vinegar, the sauce which battered and fried crispy. steamed in the inimitable is eaten like a soup had all A great accompaniment Teochew style, followed By SeeFoon Chan-Koppen Guarantee of Freshness the right Umami notes. I with drinks which should by small ‘Tsai Yu’ – a five Lemon Tree is, as its felt that this was too heavy have been served right at inch long sea fish fried to a hat is this obsession Malay name ‘Makanan a dish to serve as a first the beginning of the meal, crisp where one can eat al- Wamongst the ethnic Laut’ clearly states, first and course and would have particularly with beer. most the whole fish, head, Chinese that fuels the drive foremost a seafood restau- been better at the end of bones and all. for fresh seafood? Not only rant, some of whose fresh the meal, which as I soon Rare Surprise must the seafood item un- d i s c o v e r e d , Then we were presented Irresistable Pancake and der consideration be fresh was a groaning with a dish which is very Mud Crabs but preferably squirming twelve-course rare and totally seasonal By now all 10 of us were or claw waving as it is affair. depending on the catch of groaning with surfeit of presented at the table, or the day. It was a plate of food and still the dishes swimming in a tank for This was shark’s liver, looking not kept coming. Next to of RM428 was great value selection. Having almost followed by particularly appetizing on appear was the Oyster especially considering that exhausted the number of clams (not the the plate surrounded by a Pancake, a flat pancake most of the seafood dishes eating places that offer this usual small dark sauce, but absolutely of egg and tapioca starch, that we had is usually quite option in Ipoh, a group of market vari- melt-in-the-mouth succu- generously dotted with exorbitant in restaurants my foodie friends decided ety but large, lent, with not the slightest medium sized fresh oys- elsewhere. to take me further afield round suc- hint of fishiness and ex- ters, crisped on the edges culent clams) ploding in the mouth with and soft and chewy in the to Matang for new taste seafood come from nearby treats. fried with scallions and its rich creaminess not un- middle. Not an easy dish fish farms in Matang and ginger, and a second clam like the sensation of biting to find indeed and certain- It took us under an , which hour to arrive at our des- dish, this time the bamboo into still-pink fresh foie ly nowhere have I eaten a is almost a sure guaran- clams fried ‘Kum Heong’ gras or goose liver. more delectable one. tination, the Restoran tee of freshness. The style Address: Makanan Laut Lemon style with dried chillies, Last but not least were of cooking leans towards dried prawns, curry leaves Piece de Resistance plump, fleshy mud crabs No. 14B, China Lane, Tree, a very large ‘coffee- the Teochew, with most 34750 Matang, shop’ style restaurant in and curry condiments. A steamed dish was next, sautéed in salted duck egg of their steamed dishes Both clam dishes were this being the piece de roe, succulent and juicy Taiping, Perak. Matang, close to Taiping. sitting on a bed of bean H/P: 019 508 2793 Two glassed-in air-condi- very fresh and cooked to resistance of this restau- with the egg roe sauce thread vermicelli, beaten the right degree of done- rant which is the Mantis adding the right measure 016 599 1883 tioned rooms towards the egg and laced in dark soya ness, which in the hands of prawns or ‘Lai Liew Har’, of saltiness. I was ready to 12 noon till midnight sauce unlike the someone less experienced large 7-8 inch long crusta- give up altogether but the Cantonese style can often lead to chewy ceans which get their name sight of the tantalizing which has no ver- bits of rubber. from their resemblance to crab claws had micelli and uses Next to arrive were the praying mantis insect, me tucking in light soya. the ‘spiny sea snails’ in and which to my mind are with gusto. Chinese called ‘Tsi Loh’, the best tasting crustaceans For a Crustaceans just blanched, eaten with in the ocean. Scrumptious. group of 10 Galore toothpicks and dipped into This was followed by the people and Our first dish sambal belacan sauce. steamed pomfret, a medi- with the num- was the Oyster Quite a fiddly process un- um sized ‘Tao Dai’ which ber of dishes noodles, thick less you’re like me who is highly prized amongst we had eaten, Udon-style noo- loves to extract the last certain gourmands, in dark the total bill ANAK PERAK DATO’ YEOH KIAN TEIK By SeeFoon Chan-Koppen – LEGAL STALWART AND TRANSPORT MOGUL hen one of your 18 or breeding and watching gatherings, through email the untarnished record Wchildren is an in- aquarium fish. and Skype.” still exists as testimony ternational superstar, you “The only thing I miss to his meticulous stew- have every reason to rest about my law practice is the Significant Moments ardship. on your laurels but not legal fights I used to have When asked about signifi- Dato’ Yeoh Kian Teik, with the Seenivasagam cant moments in his long Humble Homily father of Bond girl Datuk brothers, be it in court or in and illustrious career as When questioned on the Michelle Yeoh and one the political arena”, he ad- one of the legal stalwarts oft touted topic of his of Ipoh’s most loyal resi- mitted. “It was thoroughly of Ipoh, Kian Teik proudly influence on the career dents. Where his six other enjoyable – total no-holds- pointed to a framed photo- of his celebrity daugh- siblings have flourished barred-battles – and we graph on the wall beside ter Michelle Yeoh, he elsewhere, Kian Teik re- would remain good friends him and said, “meeting modestly demurred and mained behind in Ipoh, in and out of the courts”, with Tunku Abdul Rahman said, “Her talent speaks carrying on his father’s he added. in 1970”, further identify- for itself. All I have ever transportation business ing Tun Sambanthan and emphasised to her is to and becoming a transpor- Computer Savvy Tun Razak and Tun Ismail be humble and friendly. tation mogul in his own The day I visited Kian in the same picture. That no matter how suc- right. companies, the General Seri Maju’s office in Jalan Teik in his office, he was He was active in the cessful she becomes on Kian Teik is a second- Omnibus, Kinta Omnibus Bendahara taking care of sitting at his desk peering MCA for many years add- the world stage, to re- generation Yeoh to call St and Reliance Omnibus for business as his staff walk into his computer. “No ing that “in those days, we member that we’re all Michael’s Institution his many years. Kian Teik set in and out demanding his fear of technology for this had to take money out of born equal and there is alma mater, his whole up Seri Maju, an execu- attention on various mat- 84 year-old” I thought to our own pockets to support no need to be high and family from his father to tive coach service, in 1975 ters. His law firm is now myself, and went on to dis- the party”. He was also mighty. I teach all my all his five brothers be- with the Ipoh-Singapore in the hands of one of his cover that this is his way a Member of the Senate children this same hom- ing alumni. From high routing. Today Seri Maju daughters and Kian Teik of staying in touch with from 1959 till 1969. Kian ily”. And judging by the school, Kian Teik went on plies the highways from who was Chairman of the his pan-global family of 18 Teik is particularly proud few exchanges I’ve had to study law at Lincoln’s Haadyai, Thailand, in the Perak Bar Association on children and 39 grandchil- of his role in ensuring that with Michelle Yeoh, Inn in the UK, returning north to Singapore in the and off for many years, dren, the fruit of a colour- nomination papers for both I can certainly vouch to Ipoh to start his legal south with many stops at says he doesn’t miss prac- ful personal life. “I started State and general elections for the efficacy of Kian practice and continue in major cities and towns in ticing law and now pre- using a computer when I were always properly filled Teik’s teaching to his the transport industry in between. fers a less hectic lifestyle, bought a computer for one out and no seats were ever daughter for she is with- which his father was a working mornings and of my grandsons who was lost in Perak, unlike what out doubt one of the most founding member in 1937 Less Hectic Lifestyle spending his afternoons six years old at the time. happened in some other down-to-earth superstars and responsible for set- In a career that spans al- on leisure activities which He became my computer states, owing to faulty one could ever have the ting up of the town bus. most sixty years, Kian Teik may include playing mah- coach and today I commu- nomination papers. This pleasure of meeting. An He remained as a Director who is now 84, can still jong and hobbies around nicate with my extended was a responsibility he ful- abiding legacy from one on the three transport be seen at his desk at the fish, whether sea fishing family, aside from family filled till 1995 and to date of Ipoh’s living legends. 6 July 1-15, 2010 IPOH ECHO Your Voice In The Community How has Ipoh Echo made a difference?

Dato’ Chang Ko Youn, Adviser to Menteri Besar Mohd Taib Mohamed, president of Perak Datuk Roshidi Hashim, Ipoh Mayor of Perak and Perak Gerakan chief Heritage Society enhance development and “Ipoh Echo has been “We talk about transforma- make Ipoh more vibrant. a valuable source of tion. What is transformation Ipoh Echo’s role so far information on diverse without engagement with has been in providing a matters such as heritage, the government, NGO and balanced reporting link environment and politics. rakyat. Their contribution between the residents and It has been objective and should be respected and the MBI. I love working with informative though on voice of Ipoh Echo, the com- the Ipoh Echo. My obser- certain occasions, I disagree munity newspaper should be vations are its facts are with the views expressed. appreciated.” accurate. We need Ipoh But, this is a manifestation Echo to be in Ipoh and of democratic practice and contribute positively to the wide space of freedom least, your articles on of expression available “I strongly believe that the Ipoh Community and many historical events in the state. It highlights Hj Odzman Abdul Kadir, president of Perak Ipoh Echo can assist to the whole of Perak.” and personalities remind the people’s problems and us of the heyday of Tourist Association proposes non-partisan Perak which the present solutions to issues raised. State Government is “The Perak Tourist CEO Perak Zameema Banu Mohd Ariff, I hope more articles on endeavouring to revive. Association (PTA) Tourism Council the common people will I can aptly describe Ipoh appreciates the efforts of Echo does – pictures and be published and remind Echo as the people’s the Ipoh Echo in playing stories of the past to evoke politicians their role and paper beside your well its role to promote tourism. emotions, taking stock of responsibilities are to known “Voice in The Its reports about tourist what we have today and the people. Last but not Community.” destinations in the state striving for a better tomor- have created awareness row. Bringing together a of these destinations. Dato’ Chin Lean Choong, president of the All- Additionally the comments community that may be at Malaya Chinese Mining Association and chairman of a coffee shop in Ipoh, or received from the public Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry are useful to help improve Ipoh Echo to feature local sipping latte in Singapore (commerce committee) or drinking tea in KL. the attractions. PTA destinations regularly Like a thread that weaves city on the world map. strongly believes that by will greatly help promote a piece of cloth into some- Not only is it the voice of working together with domestic tourism.” the community, it has also “We all need to be re- thing majestic, Ipoh Echo been highlighting the city’s minded of our past, un- in its own way strings the Dato’ Gan Tak Kong, Chairman of FMM Perak mining heritage and its derstand our present and words to communicate Branch and speak the language of various iconic products such hope for a better future. It is an English medium the people to the people.” as Pomelo, White Coffee, To me this is what Ipoh newspaper, unlike the and shoe and ceramic mainstream papers, industries to promote Ipoh which has galvanized Jek Yap, Kinta Heritage within the country and the interest of the abroad. We are proud of the community through its we still have our natural role of the newspaper and independent reporting attractions such as our hope it will continue with “Ipoh Echo is playing a of diverse topics such limestone hills unlike the support of everyone.” other Malaysian states big role in putting our as politics, heritage and and a Colonial history even food. Every edition in the form of quality is enjoyable and shares Iris Cheong, Sales & Marketing Manager, more information about buildings and even quite “The Ipoh Echo newspaper Kinta Properties Holdings Perak.I am proud to say a number from the Art has done a fantastic job of that Ipoh has such a deco era. By creating the “We have been advertising creating awareness about newspaper.” awareness of these two in the Ipoh Echo for about the community in Ipoh. combined attractions 2 years now and find the with the resources response from the ads very offered by the Ipoh Echo, encouraging as it is the Mdm Lee Yam Sei, Director Tenby Schools Ipoh “Ipoh has been left behind we can share with the right medium for our target for many years due to rest of the country the audience! Our residents, “Ipoh Echo is very aptly the false perception of its beauty and quality of especially the expats, named for it echoes the bottomless wealth from life that Ipoh has to offer have commented that the feelings and concerns yesteryear. Fortunately from then till now.” information found in Ipoh of Ipoh folks and gives Echo allows them to discover, a true picture of what is love and appreciate Ipoh going on at home through Peter Chan, CEO Haven more.” its articles on crime, education, history, food “Congratulations to the and personalities. It gives editor(s) and staff of the S. Rajendran, regular walk-in customer on the 1st day of every issue since IE 01 us a sense of regional Ipoh Echo. The paper has identity and the views played a major role in “The Ipoh Echo has and opinions expressed disseminating information interesting and informative definitely shape how we responsibly to the Ipoh articles which keep me develop as a society.” community. It pursues abreast of what’s happening truth and assists to unite in the community. I have rather than divide. A good collected all the issues since Rockwills Associate Estate Planning example of 1Malaysia. Peter Lee, issue number one and I have Practitioner Thank you.” two sets. I keep one set at home and another is kept at the Ipoh Club.” “It is a newspaper that Ian Anderson, Director Ipoh World brings the news and happenings in Ipoh not Chelvi Murugiah, Lecturer “The Ipoh Echo running only to the community of th “I always look forward its 100 Issue is no plain Ipoh but also to the world to the next issue of the fete. Congratulations! through its website.” Echo which provides Discharging the role of a local news unavailable local community paper by elsewhere, but most of reporting without bias has all I enjoy the forthright duly paid off! As a reader, articles which address the Ipoh Echo’s continued the important issues effort in highlighting – policing, illegal newsworthy articles of dumping, destruction of public interest is what More quotes in the next issue heritage, etc.” makes it unique.” Your Voice In The Community IPOH ECHO July 1-15, 2010 7 IPOH ECHO MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY Updates on past stories The Kelly & “KEKABU” Lady Taibah Jacinta Story Thanks Ipoh Echo Receives Aid uan Radziah Yeop PIbrahim (Mak Cik Wok), 60, whose plight was highlighted in Ipoh Echo Issue 94 was full of praise for the commu- nity paper for helping to improve the sale of her home-made products. “There was a marked in- crease in demand for my he story of Kelly Tan of their dogs by designing ‘kekabu’ pillows and mat- Juat Jong and Jacinta a Facebook page. Kelly T tresses following the pub- uan Taibah Shahuddin, 67, the lady who ate coco Emmanuel caring for stray and Jacinta and their new- lication of my story,” she yam to sustain herself and her mentally disturbed dogs, which was published found friends are planning P told Ipoh Echo recently. up. She thanked Ipoh Echo son, was a picture of health when met recently. She in Issue 92, has moved the to register their shelter. “I got orders from as far for making an effort to recounted how her story in Ipoh Echo Issue 89 had hearts of many readers They now have tapped away as Kuala Lumpur help the poor and needy. “I touched the hearts of many Ipohites and outsiders with compassion and love cleaner water from a dif- and Johore.” The sale felt blessed,” she remarked alike. “Well-wishers came looking for me to render as- for animals. Since then, ferent stream, so that they of her agar-agar kering gleefully. “I couldn’t have sistance,” she said. “They brought with them clothes, numerous calls with offers need not lug in 75 litres (dried jelly) too has picked asked for more.” foodstuffs and cash.” Their timely appearance did of help in the form of dona- of water; ISPCA’s Mr RM tions, dog food, and advice much to lift up her spirits. “I am fortunate that there Yap laid the pipes and Ms are still good people around who are prepared to share have been pouring in. Sandy Chan financed the Kelly and Jacinta, their good fortunes with the less fortunate, and I thank project. Ipoh Echo for making this happen.” Tabiah has moved who have been taking care Sadly people still call of 52 dogs on their own KAK KIAH Sits Easy out of her run-down shack to a comfortable little house them to pick up strays, courtesy of Baitulmal. in a shelter on privately abused and injured ani- RM owned land about 17 km mals, but they can ill af- from Ipoh, are now for the ford to do so, because they first time, able to vaccinate are self-supporting and akaiah Shabuddin or Kak Kiah, 58, to her neigh- all their dogs with the help lack space at their shel- Zbours, heaved a sigh of relief when approached by of a generous donor, Mr ter. Meanwhile, Kelly and Ipoh Echo recently. She no longer picks pucuk paku Foo Wan Tot, president of Jacinta are looking for a (fern shoots) for a living. Standing proudly in front of ISPCA. suitable place closer to the her new house, Kak Kiah smiled when her snapshots Another contributor, city where they can have were taken. The house was a gift from her generous Dr Suresh Sethuraman, clean tap water and elec- neighbour, who apportioned her own land and ac- whom Kelly and Jacinta tricity and are closer to quired timber for the project. “It’s unbelievable. Allah call their ‘Goodwill vets. They still welcome is great. He has answered my prayers”, she exclaimed. Ambassador’, and his fam- dog food and cash dona- “A special thanks for Ipoh Echo for highlighting my ily donated cash and dog tions. Their phone num- plight.” Her story appeared in Ipoh Echo Issue 52. She food, and also visited their bers remain unchanged; recounted the numerous calls made by well-wishers shelter and gave invaluable Kelly – 016-5397192 (in from as far away as Kuala Lumpur who sought her out advice on an adoption pro- Chinese) and Jacinta – bearing gifts, food and money after reading her story. gramme to re-home some 012-5150803. “It’s a miracle!” VWSL RM IPOH IN BRIEF SPORT by James Gough SUKMA’s Contingent Ipoh Echo Congratulates Men’s Indoor Fails to Hit Target Mayor on His Reappointment Hockey Tournament he Perak Contingent to poh Mayor Datuk Roshidi Hashim, whose two-year t’s that time of the year again for Tthe 13 SUKMA held in Iterm expires in June, has been reappointed for an- Ithe 3rd Men’s Indoor Asia Hockey Malacca recently failed to other two years. Tournament. The tournament will be achieve its targeted goals. Commenting on his reappointment, Datuk Roshidi held at Stadium Indera Mulia Ipoh The contingent managed said his priority would be to assist the Menteri Besar from July 1-6. Six countries will to bag only 26 gold medals and the state government in realising the Aman be participating this year compared instead of 35. Similarly for Jaya approach in planning and the Government to four a year ago. The teams are the overall medal tally the Transformational Programme, which has been con- Thailand, Uzbekistan, Iran, Pakistan, contingent was ranked sixth ducted at both federal and state levels. Kazakhstan and Malaysia. The 2 new whereas their target set by “I am personally committed in ensuring a clean, participants are Pakistan and Kazakhstan. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri green and a vibrant city in line with the wishes of the As we go to press, the selection of the Malaysian Zamby was fifth. state government. The Menteri Besar has also instruct- team to represent the country at this 3rd Indoor game is State Executive Coun- ed me to implement projects concerning beautification, currently being battled out at the National Indoor Hockey cillor for Art, Culture, Youth landscaping, lighting and the upgrading of roads in the Tournament being held at the MSC hall at the Simee and Sports, Dato’ Zainal city.” Sports Complex. Fadzi Paharuddin, who was “God willing,” he said, “I shall undertake these This year is the first time that a knock out system is with the contingent through- tasks with vigour and determination. The Menteri being used to select the National Indoor Hockey team. out the games, said he was “obviously disappointed with Besar has been to Wenzhou (China) and is impressed Twelve teams (from Perlis, Perak, Penang, Kedah, Pahang, the result. The spirit of competition was positive but the with the city’s landscape and its vehicle-friendly traffic Selangor, KL, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan and 3 from the result was not so”. system. These shall be the models for Ipoh.” military) are taking part. According to Zainal a report of the games has been Datuk Roshidi took over as Mayor in 2008 when The President of the Perak Hockey Association Dato’ submitted. One of the causes for the poor overall show- Datuk Mohamad Rafiai Moktar retired. Prior to his ap- Abdul Rahim Bin Muhammad Ariff, stated that this year’s ing was because preparation of the teams for the games pointment, he was the council secretary. tournament was “significant as the champion from this 3rd started late. “Most teams started preparing for the games He had also been the private secretary to former Asian Indoor Championship event will represent Asia at just 5-6 months before the games, some later. The mini- Perak Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Mohamad Tajol Rosli the World Indoor Hockey Tournament schedule to be held mum time is eight months and ideally is one year”, stat- Ghazali. in February next year”. “There is only 1 place slotted for ed Zainal. Asia at that world tournament”, added Rahim. For the mini SUKMA to be held next year the www.ipohecho.com.my According to Rahim, with the 6 teams participating “preparation will start now”, said Zainal emphatically. To Advertise IPOH this year the tournament will be exciting. For the spec- “I am serious about this.” echoYour Voice In The Community Call: tators, Rahim indicated that attractive lucky draw prizes, After Archery the other top medal hauls came from like a motorcycle and LCD TVs were awaiting the lucky Sail Boating (3 gold and 4 silver) Diving (3 gold, 2 sil- 016 5531092 Ramesh Kumar winners. ver, 3 bronze) and Petanque (3 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze). 8 July 1-15, 2010 IPOH ECHO Your Voice In The Community Your Voice In The Community IPOH ECHO July 1-15, 2010 9 10 July 1-15, 2010 IPOH ECHO Your Voice In The Community BUSINESS NEW FLASH! All-Cargo Flight Flies into Snags by JERRY FRANCIS postponed and indefinitely Ministry was sought and its economy, and recover Industrial Development and ardly two weeks af- at that. the announcement made? some of its past glory”, Tourism, Dato’ Hamidah Hter it was announced, According to a source, Commenting on the added Izzy. Osman, said it was dis- the launching of the direct the Transport Ministry had news, a reader Norhisyam Let us hope whatever cussed at the recent state Ipoh-Singapore all-cargo issued the approval for the Yusuf said, “Anyway, I problems confronting the executive council meeting flight was postponed “in- direct all-cargo flight, but laud the efforts made by introduction of the all-car- held in Kuala Lumpur. definitely” and, perhaps the condition is that cargo MITI, MIDA and FMM. go flight could be resolved “The government is may even be called off. can be brought in but no I hope more of these quickly. Especially when still positive about the serv- What a shame. Such a cargo can be flown out of friendly, business-minded so many hopes were raised ice and taking steps to iden- development which could Ipoh. approaches will be intro- in certain segments of the tify the problem to ensure it bring some hope to the re- Dato’ Hamidah: “Air Under such a condi- duced by them to increase business sector. becomes a reality,” she told vival of the Sultan Azlan cargo is a necessity for tion, the operator Asialink Perak’s competitiveness in Meanwhile, the State our reporter James Gough Shah Airport and would be the state. We want the Cargo Express (ACE) may the Malaysian economy”, Government will actively after the meeting. “The air welcomed by manufactur- service.” not find it viable to -oper he said. pursue the matter to make cargo is a necessity for the ers and traders throughout launching on June 16 at ate the all-cargo flight. The Another reader Izzy the “desired service” a State. We want the service,” Perak as of “great benefit” the airport prematurely Indonesia-Singapore joint Delancy believes that hav- reality. State chairman she added. to them is now not likely to announced or were those venture cargo airline oper- ing such services in Ipoh for Industry, Investment, materialise. involved labouring under ates its hub from Batam, will benefit the exporters. The introduction of a misconception and over- Indonesia. “It is better to be a CORRECTION the direct cargo flight to looked the conditions gov- Certainly those in the spoke than a hub, since Singapore would also be erning the approval by the aviation and freight sectors to be a hub, you have to In Issue 98 page 11 under the story, ‘Honouring Dato’ a step forward in the State Transport Ministry? should have been aware of be gazetted as an “inter- Brother Vincent’, we would like to point out that it Government’s efforts to Why at this stage, the rulings and proceedures national” airport that can was Mr T.R. 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TAMAN HERBA by the sheer variety of By Yusuf Martin Alternatively the gardens priate time but, having earring sandwiches are easily accessible for disturbed the staff at their the plants on display, the with sandwich spread. people wanting to visit lunch, we were still met greatest surprise came Good grief, I thought, with smiles and gracious when Puan Azizah asked this might just be the e trawled over Kellie’s Castle, or perhaps hospitality as the manager us to taste a small, practi- next hottest taste next the last remain- meandering their way W offered to take us on a cally insignificant, yel- to chilli and black ing dredge, stepped out along the back road from guided tour of the magnifi- low flower about the size pepper. There may be and up at Kellie’s Castle Ipoh to Kampar. The turn cently delightful gardens. of a small caper. She a thousand and one and climbed once more off to the herb gardens It was to be a veritable called it the flower of the marketing opportuni- into our aging jeep head- is practically equidistant eye-opener for the three Grandma’s earring plant ties for this extraordi- ing down the road to an from the of us, as Puan Azizah because, I suppose, that is nary flower, awaiting area rapidly becoming and exits from the explained the names and what the flower resembled the right culinary renowned for its tranquil North/South Highway. uses of some of the more – a small golden stud for a entrepreneur. lakes and lush parklands The radiantly beauti- exotic plants. grandmother’s earlobe. In one of the garden’s – Taman Herba. ful (state run) herb garden In those charm- At first the tiny flower planted ‘greenhouses’, The serene sanctuary is exactly what it says it is – a garden full of useful ingly peaceful gardens tasted as many small flow- some green plant stems of Perak’s Taman Herba dearly love to dig into our herbs but, more than that, there were plants to rub ers would – green, a bit were called ‘bones’ be- (herb garden) washed over more than sun blessed gar- it is also a plant research away the painful evils planty, nothing out of the cause they resembled, us as we stepped out of den. centre and a repository for of the mosquito, plants ordinary – then the flavour well, err – bones I guess. our aging 4X4, welcoming Each of us was given a Malaysian herb knowl- for the specific ailments burst onto our tongues Outside there were ba- us to its floral paradise. token gift – a small plastic edge. Malaysian herbs, of women, and some – and across our mouths in nana flowers which grew Lakes and green vistas bag containing seeds from traditionally used in treat- Tongkat Ali, also for men. much the same way as upward, for ornamental uninterrupted by calming the mahogany tree, known ing any number of com- There were plants with Japanese Wasabi might. reasons, instead of hang- trees led us to a secluded for reducing blood sugar plaints, including diabetes the sweetest of smells and The taste was hot, a lit- ing down and plants whose office building, where we and lowering cholesterol, and high blood pressure, others with the bitterest of tle sour, salty, peppery leaves you heat then wrap were welcomed by enthu- and then it was time to are investigated at the tastes, plants which per- and astringent all at once around aching joints – spe- siastic and knowledgeable depart. We left, driving centre to determine the ac- fumed the air and stayed and not at all unpleasant. cifically knees. There were staff eager to greet its im- slowly through an avenue curacy of ancient claims, with us throughout the It was a shock and none efficacious plants, reliev- posing visitors. of trees and looking at which inevitably tend to tour and one in particular of us were expecting it ing all kinds of ailments The 22 hectares of the the lakes, vowing that we be proven to be true. which, indelicately, is except, of course, Puan which I had considered Taman Herba (herb gar- would return soon. Our We arrived at the called the ‘fart plant’ Azizah – who laughed. All weeds and, for the past den) was re-launched in Australian friend was herb garden in my aging – how it got its name be- at once I was imagining five years, have been mer- June 2009, by the Sultan intent upon capturing as Rocsta, about lunchtime. comes clear the nearer you pizza topped with grand- rily pulling and discarding of Perak, and is nestled much as he could, on his We thought that we may step towards the plant. mother’s earring, spaghetti from our garden. And then along the road to Batu compact digital camera. As bewitched and fried with grandmother’s there were rapturously fra- Gajah for those coming have to go elsewhere and bewildered as we were earring or grandmother’s grant trees, which I would from Gopeng, in Perak. return at a more appro- 12 July 1-15, 2010 IPOH ECHO Your Voice In The Community MY SAY Plan for the City’s Cultural District in Limbo Perak-born individuals), Singapore submitted the east of the Kinta River Perak Academy, Perak building’s designs. The that bisects the city into Heritage Society and Ipoh winning design, submit- New Town and Old Town City Watch. ted by Architects Booty, sectors in the early 1930s. By Jerry Francis The Perak Chinese Edwards & Partners, was The Yau Tet Shin Chamber of Commerce picked and the building Market became a popular and Industry had even was constructed at a cost rendezvous for tourists, hat has happened carried out a survey on of $500,000. where they could pick up Wto the proposal to the proposal and received The octagonal- souvenirs, pomeloes and redevelop the location of unanimous support from designed block had a other favourite goodies of Ipoh’s once well-known the business community in “projecting shell roof and the city, as well as being a landmark – Yau Tet Shin the area. balcony terminating in hangout for youngsters. Market – better known Most of them felt that two gradual ramps”. It In 2001, the building Ipoh’s once well-known landmark ‘Yau Tet Shin as the ‘Pasar Bulat’? Is it redeveloping the site as is known to the locals as was deemed unsafe by Market’ before being torn down hanging in limbo now? a commercial and shop- Pasar Bulat (the circular the city council and was After the last general ping complex would inject market) or pat-kok lau demolished. Since then it yet. who was asked earlier elections, it was being new life to the once active (octagonal villa). the site has been used Perhaps those in- about the redevelopment, actively pursued. Some shopping centre. It was named after as a public car-park and volved need to be re- said no allocation had been local architects had even At a public forum a Kah Ying Hakka’s became the main issue energised now to get the given for the project. drawn up plans and sub- held in a hotel in Ipoh community leader, Yau of grievance amongst the proposed project going His statement shat- mitted them for consid- in January, last year, the Tet Shin, who had risen predominantly Chinese and bring back more life tered any hope of the eration. proposed project also had from mining coolie to residents of the city. to the city centre, which residents that the proposed Enthusiastically, consensus from various towkay. His mansion is It was only after the has become gloomy and “cultural district” will be various members of the NGOs and individuals. currently occupied by the Pakatan Rakyat came into will soon be flooded with developed to fill the need public and NGOs had Mayor Datuk Roshidi State Health & Medical power in Perak in March swiftlet ‘hotels’. for a tourists’ centre in the also come forward to give Hashim, had, in his invita- Department. 2008 general elections that Menteri Besar Dato’ city, at least not for many their views and ideas on tion letter to the public He was the developer some serious suggestions Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir, more years. the proposed redevelop- forum, said the State for much of early Ipoh. He about the redevelopment ment of the site to the government (then under acquired a piece of land of the site were made. Ipoh City Council. Pakatan Rakyat) had from the Dato’ Panglima However, just as it VACANCY The project was to re- agreed to hold the forum Kinta and built a theatre was gaining momentum, energise the city by turn- for the residents to give on Leech Street in 1891. the state government TeamFOCUS Wealth Planners ing the location around their views and proposals He then built some shop changed hands and all Insurance/Medical Fund/Unit Trust/Takaful/ Cowan Street in the New so that the redevelopment houses along Panglima enthusiasm to develop the Wills & Trusts Representatives Required Town Sector into a multi- of the site could be car- Street, as the theatre had project fizzled out. Now, Part-Time/Full-Time. Training Provided. racial “cultural district”. ried out according to their made the surrounding land no one is willing to talk Attractive Remuneration & Career Among the prime “hopes and aspirations”. valuable. about it and any attempt to Development Plan movers of the project The Yau Tet Shin Yau Tet Shin, who get comments from those Contact: are the Perak Chinese Market was built in 1961. also owned a large mine connected with the plan Victor Chan, CFP, RFP, FChFP, ChLP, CMFA Chamber of Commerce Following an invitation by at Ampang and the for redevelopment of the email: [email protected] and Industry, The the then Ipoh Municipal Menglembu Smelting site, either ran up against Tel: 016-422 2118 www.teamfocus.com.my Perakean League (an or- Council, architects Works near Ipoh, devel- a blank wall or received a ganisation of prominent throughout Malaysia and oped a large tract of land request not to write about