Ipoh City,
is malaysia third largest city in the country with a population of over
710,000 people and a gateway to the Cameron Highlands ( Coordinates:
4"36'N 101"04'E / 04.60"N 101.07"E / 04.60; 101.07). Ipoh is the capital
city of Perak state on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia. There are
5 nicknames for ipoh: The Town Built on Tin and City of Millionaires
referring to the vast fortunes made during the boom of the tin-mining
industries. Affectionately called Paloh till today by the local Chinese,
referring to the gigantic mining pumps used for early tin ore
extraction. The Bougainvillea City referring to Bougainvillea as the
symbol flower of the city. The Hill City referring to Ipoh being central
and surrounded by hills. But now most the people called Paloh and The
Hill City became a town name.
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