Taiping, a town of many firsts, continues to ink its name in the history books as it is set to receive the national-level Asean Clean Tourist City Standard award next year.
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Taiping Zoo enhances visitor experience with new attractions, ahead of year-end school holidays
The iconic Taiping Zoo will now feature several animals, including a pair of striped skunks, Mandarin ducks, Violet Turacos, and several Gouldian finches, that will attract and enhance visitors’ experience.
Heritage lover eager to preserve Kapitan China Chung Keng Quee’s 139-year-old home in Taiping
Yeap Thean Eng, who now owns what was once the Kapitan China of Perak, Chung Keng Quee’s residence in Taiping, plans to refurbish the 139-year-old townhouse to give future generations a glimpse of life in the 1800s.
Bulk of public toilets in Taiping remain unsatisfactory
From January to August this year, a total of 179 public toilets in Taiping were rated two stars and below. Premise owners risk their star rating certificates for public toilets being revoked by the Taiping Municipal Council.
Taiping’s sustainable Jalan Berek initiative can set tone in preservation, development of historical town
The Taiping Municipal Council needs to ensure its Jalan Berek, or Barrack Road sustainable programme, brings about the right results, with data that will convince stakeholders that it is worthwhile to invest in Taiping, and give locals, especially youths, a good reason to stay.
Nga Kor Ming to visit Taiping, expected to clear the air over ‘demolition’ of century-old Taiping market
Questions surrounding the status of the now-demolished iconic Taiping market are expected to be answered when Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming visits the Perak town tomorrow.
Unsightly historical buildings turning off history buffs to wonders of Taiping Heritage Trail
The Taiping Heritage Society is calling on local authorities to quickly restore historical structures or reroute the heritage trail, as the Perak town slowly welcomes more history buffs following the relaxation of border rules in the country
Taiping academic hub will create greater demand, opportunities, and act as economic catalyst
Taiping is reliant on heritage tourism for its economic survival. However, it needs a more sustainable business plan, moving forward. An academic hub is a good way to spur local economy and help retain a young workforce to keep the Perak town alive, says Taiping Heritage Society president Yeap Thean Eng.
Two years for Taiping’s Siang Malam new old look
Taiping Municipal Council president Khairul Amir Mohamad Zubir shares with Twentytwo13 the local council’s plans, timeline and what traders and visitors can expect once conservation and upgrading work are completed at the town’s iconic wet market, better known as Siang Malam.
Taiping’s Siang Malam to be conserved, not demolished
The Taiping Municipal Council says the century-old Siang Malam structure – the nation’s oldest wet market – is in dire need of repair. Conservation works will begin soon with traders temporarily relocated to Dhoby Lines. Meanwhile, CMCO will be enforced in Labuan.
Taiping folk not taking chances after Batu cluster emerges
Business operators in the peaceful town of Taiping say businesses have been impacted as more are staying indoors. Locals are also bracing for a spike in Covid-19 cases with the emergence of Batu cluster.
Inner Wheel Club Taiping all for going green
Sustainability and green initiatives top Inner Wheel Club Taiping’s agenda as they hope to collaborate with Taiping Municipal Council and partner Sekolah Semangat Maju to educate masses more about environment.
Decision makers missing the point in promoting Taiping
State-level National Day parade among activities lined up in historical Taiping but locals need more than just events to boost economy and lure youngsters to stay put.