Retirement Living & Senior Care Southeast Asia 2014

" The ONLY top level Southeast Asian speaker panel for Retirement Senior Care 

Retirement Living & Senior Care Southeast Asia 2014 is tailored to bring together developers, operators, investors and service providers in the aged care sector to shape the way we view Southeast Asia’s high and middle senior housing market.This event will help determine the market potential, source out new revenue streams and uncover a range of opportunities in service provision, partnerships and the development of future retirement villages and senior housing prospects in the region.     "

A glimpse of what Retirement Living & Senior Care Southeast Asia 2014 will bring to you:

     1.  Over 18 hours of networking and intense knowledge sharing opportunities

      2. Meet over 150 key Southeast Asian aged care representatives and develop long-lasting partnerships

      3. 20 + exclusive Southeast-Asian presentations, interactive panels, roundtable discussion, real life case studies and tailored exhibitions

      4. Explore new ideas and investment opportunities and uncover the latest models, pricing and management trends from around the region

      5. Attend our Exclusive Closed-Door Investors Conclave

      6. Site Tour: One-off opportunity to tour AraGreens Residences & Village

      7. Unlimited partnering opportunities that will benefit your strategic planning and open new doors into a highly untapped aged care market

VENUE:

      160 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

T. +60 3 2117 4888         F. +60 3 2142 1441

TAKE A PEEK HERE, FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Ipoh appeals to many expatriates

Kathleen Peddicord's article  have been drawing in many news website to write about Ipoh. Here's one that tells us exactly what tricks Ipoh has that attracts in many expats.

Don't be fooled by the "slow" and "sleepy" city, Ipoh has been well developed with a population more than 600,000. Now, even honoured to be placed 3rd on the list - 9 most affordable places to retire in the world in one of Peddicord's article.

Two expatriates shared their thoughts and opinions of Ipoh , who calls them their home.

An Australian, Datuk Richard Small, 67, said " Ipoh has many things that made the city an ideal place to live, work, and to retire." and " the price, quality and variety of food  added to his joy of living in here." along with many more good reviews on Ipoh.

The other expat, a retired navy commander, Ian Anderson, 75, agreed that Ipoh has a lower cost of living. That became one of the major reasons for both his wife (a local) and him to live here. Anderson even wrote a piece about Ipoh - My Hometown, explaining that living in Ipoh has its perks for an expatriate like him. He also suggested that the state government and Ipoh City Council must avoid building high-rise buildings in the town centre, as it made Ipoh different and interesting, catching the attentions of many expats and tourists.

Read the full article of it here.

Fresher and cleaner air in Meru, Ipoh

Recently, I came across an article talking about a China-born 72 year old retired principle - S.P.Xin who made a decision to retire in Meru, Ipoh to live in a better environment. After the life changing decision she made, it has benefitted her health greatly.  Her  hypertension and respiratory problems have significantly improved since.  * To read more on this related article, click here. *

                

The air in Ipoh is refreshing and clean , complimenting the beautiful natural greenery  environment.  Fresher air is one of the factor that increases one's lifespan, the locals tend to live healthier and longer by surrounding themselves with better air to breathe compared to the hustle and bustle of a city. It also helps to keep one's moods buoyant and positive.

                

To top that off, you can also find yourself in few amazing Malaysia's tourist spot in just a short drive get-away from, such as- Pangkor Island, Cameron Highland, Taiping and Penang Island. Enjoying fresher air , natural natures and cultural attractions. 

IPOH PUTS MALAYSIA ON THE WORLD MAP

It appears that Ipoh was stated to be  an increasingly popular retirement haven, said Live and Invest Overseas publishing group founder- Kathleen Peddicord's article in money.usnews.com.

Ipoh was ranked 3rd best place to retire after Thailand and Vietnam, along more with 9 more other places in the world. Ipoh is well known to Malaysians to have better quality of air, cleaner water, variety choice of food and as well as peaceful lifestyle. These does not only improve the quality of life but also promote longevity.

Even though this city gives out a small-town-like feeling as compared to the hectic city life back in Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh promises you are in good hands no matter in educations, health care, modern infrastructure and friendly locals that mostly able to converse in English.

There's a few links below about the related articles, have fun checking it out! It is without a doubt, worth your consideration.  

read more on :
http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/ipoh-a-haven-for-retirees-1.575350

 read more on : 

http://www.nst.com.my/latest/welcome-to-ipoh-a-perfect-retirement-city-1.574488 

read more on : http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1027992

read more on :
http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/on-retirement/2014/04/16/the-worlds-9-most-affordable-places-to-retire?int=a94e09

34 Cafes to Visit in Ipoh

Ipoh is known for some of the best eateries and food in Malaysia.

Here are some of new places to look out for: Cafes to Visit in Ipoh

Fitness after 65 is no one-size-fits-all

Fitness after 65 is no one-size-fits-all | Free Malaysia Today

Newly Open Kopitiam..

There is one newly open restaurant new Bercham Caltex Petrol Station that name Kopitiam Chee Kong. Kopitiam provide different type of noodles, such as fish head noodle, curry fish head noodle, and etc.

These are some of the pictures I took from : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.473564322693920.118912.135907949792894&type=3

Anyway, they don't open at night. So if anyone who wanted to try it, please go morning or lunch time.

Restaurant Sun Tuck Kee Ipoh Appear in Astro AEC

I found this video recently in youtube.

The foods do look tasty in the video.

Flowering Flame Forest

You can find the beautiful flower Delonix regia in Ipoh. It is located in Tambun near Sunway Ipoh.

Source: http://ipohecho.com.my/v2/2012/08/16/flowering-flame-of-the-forest-what-a-beauty/

Cleanest Restaurant of year 2012...

Ray of Hope Cafe has won the MBI's Cleanest Restaurant Competition held in conjunction with the council's Innovation Day 2012 activities. And runner up for this competition is Dim Sum Cafe Sdn Bhd and then followed by Restaurant Foh San Sdn Bhd.

source: http://ipohecho.com.my/v2/2012/12/16/ipohs-cleanest-restaurant-ray-of-hope-cafe/

source: http://ipohecho.com.my/v2/2012/12/16/ipohs-cleanest-restaurant-ray-of-hope-cafe/

source:http://ipohecho.com.my/v2/2012/12/16/ipohs-cleanest-restaurant-ray-of-hope-cafe/

Please follow this link for more information : http://ipohecho.com.my/v2/2012/12/16/ipohs-cleanest-restaurant-ray-of-hope-cafe/