Ipoh first hand reminiscence.

What Ipoh folks miss about Ipoh most.

82-year-old Ipoh retiree and his vintage car celebrates Merdeka with us.

As National Day is just around the corner, every Malaysians are all hyped up in a patriotic and festivity mood. Every year, Petronas celebrates it with us through a commercial film, this year was no different. 

This retired 82-year-old Ipoh local, Lawrence Lau Kee Yoke and his precious black vintage car, was featured in this year’s Merdeka Day webfilm for Petronas’ A Walk Through Time.

This group of vintage car lovers that gathers around together every Sunday At the Perak Stadium for a drive with their vintage beauties was lucky enough to be found by the production.

Lau can be seen in a scene where an elder is driving in MG TF, which he bought 46 years ago from Scotsman. While some of his other friend’s cars was featured as well such as Morris Minor and an old Austin 7.

“             Reminiscing the old days, Lau said things had changed for the better now.“In the old days, I joined car clubs, but it was hard to race with the Europeans as they used to look down on Asians,” he recalled.“Now, there is no segregation. They accept you and vice versa,” he added. “Things were different during the colonial days.”                        “

Some of the country’s most iconic moments were featured in this year’s webfilm, such as, the Independence Day in 1957, the formation of Malaysia, a cinema playing the popular P. Ramlee’s movie Laksamana Do Re Mi and Malaysia’s win at the Thomas Cup in 1992.

A Walk Through Time’s story is about the friendship of two boys and their journey of different eras in Malaysia as the country transforms together with Petronas.

What’s even more interesting about this year’s webfilm is that it’s also a tribute to the late director Yasmin Ahmad. The barber scene where the Indian boy on the bike waved at the two boys is actually a direct reference from the past Petronas’ Merdeka Day commercial – Little Indian Boy.

National Mourning Day #MH17

Our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of passengers and crew on board Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.  

Royal Belum State Park as world heritage site

Read more on : http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1126270

"The Perak state government is working with the National Heritage Department towards getting the recognition of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) of Royal Belum State Park as a world heritage site.

Last May 9, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak, while launching the second phase of Rainforest Resort in Gerik, proposed that relevant parties and agencies study the world heritage potential of the Belum-Temenggor forest complex, within which Royal Belum is located. –Bernama"

Ipoh alley mural painted in tribute to MH17

A black-and-white mural of an airplane with a black rose drawn in the background was painted in memory of the recent tragedy of MH17 - 298 passengers and crew of Malaysian Airlines Flight.

38 year old local artist Eric Lai decided to change his initial plan from painting something to celebrate Independence Day to paint the mural to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in MH17.

You can find these mural painted at an alley behind Jalan Masjid and Jalan Sultan Iskandar with the helped of students.

Click here to read the original post. 

Ping Coombes exclusive interview - A Malaysian at heart even after 21 years in the UK.

If you have read about the recent winner of Masterchef UK 2014, then you are no stranger to the Ipoh-born Catherine Chin Wan Ping, aka Ping Coombes.

Switch up TV had an exclusive interview with Ping through Skype, telling us more about her love for malaysian food and culture has not fade, not even once even after living in the UK for nearly 21 years. Also, about what she thinks of where your home and what your identity really is no matter where you are in the world.

Check out more on the video above and read the full article below.

 http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=311392:being-born-in-malaysia-im-malaysian-no-matter-where-i-am&Itemid=2#ixzz36ISwmMpq 

The Art of OLDTOWN with Ernest Zacharevic in IPOH

" Of late, Ipoh has been creating quite a stir among the hipster crowd with its boutique hotels and quirky cafes. Yesterday, the former mining town upped the game when OLDTOWN White Coffee unveiled a series of murals painted by Ernest Zacharevic around Ipoh’s old town, creating a huge buzz in the process. "

OLDTOWN White Coffee collaborates with Ernest Zacharevic to bring you the #ArtOfOLDTOWN in Ipoh. 

Check out this behind-the-scenes clip of Ernest, as he turns a blank wall into a canvas, with these five packets of kopi-o.

read more about Ernest Zacharevic leaves his mark on Ipoh here 

read more about Oldtown White Coffee unveils Ipoh Old Town murals

Street Artist creates mural for Old Town Coffee in Ipoh.

Street artist Ernest Zacharevic spotted at Ipoh creating yet another mural similar from many before in Penang(click here for Penang's mural ), except this time it's in Ipoh! 

Zacharevic has partnered up with with OLDTOWN White Coffee Malaysia in celebration of the heritage and history that is shared between Ipoh, Old Town and OLDTOWN White Coffee. In conjunction with this collaboration, Zacharevic will use his unique artistic creativity to paint seven murals to celebrate Ipoh, Old Town, the birthplace of white coffee.

OLDTOWN has grown to become the leading white coffee manufacturer in Malaysia ever since the company introduced its own 3-in-1 products back in 1999. This success is firmly rooted in the proud coffee tradition and culture that has made Ipoh, Old Town so iconic. OLDTOWN remains true to its heritage, providing only the most authentic flavor and nostalgic aroma to Malaysians all over the country.

Mr. Lee Siew Heng, Group Managing Director of OLDTOWN Berhad said, “Our white coffee is prepared using an original recipe which has been passed down through the generations. Although we have grown so much over the years, the key secret to our success is our ability to maintain the originality and authenticity of the white coffee recipe. We also preserve the traditions and practices that have played such an important role in the shaping of Ipoh, Old Town’s coffee culture. With mutual heritage and history between OLDTOWN and white coffee, it is indeed very timely for us to celebrate Ipoh, Old Town, where it all began.”

In line with the ‘Art of Old Town’ campaign, each art piece will draw inspiration from the elements from the Ipoh and Old Town and their shared origins.

This partnership project's mural art pieces will each be inspired from the Ipoh and Old Town along side with their shared origins. Bringing locals and foreigners that visit to have a little taste of Ipoh's art and culture. 

Zacharevic says, “Ever since I first visited Ipoh, Old Town I’ve been touched by how cozy and intimate the town is. Its architecture, culture, food and people have continued to captivate and inspire my heart and soul. I’ve wanted to come back to Ipoh, Old Town, take my time, soak in its rich culture and heritage and perhaps leave my mark here. I was truly honored and amazingly excited when Old Town approached me to make this a reality.” 
“Whenever I meet someone from Ipoh, Old Town, I am amazed by how humble yet proud people are of their hometown. I share the exact same feeling when I get to know OLDTOWN. They have grown so successfully, yet never neglected its roots, heritage and most importantly the people who helped it succeed. I am really proud to collaborate with OLDTOWN White Coffee to bring my artwork to Ipoh, Old Town and hope to make this beautiful place even more inspiring than it already is now.”

Clearly the talented artist, has also became one of those foreigners that fell for Ipoh's many charms. 

The campaign will take place till 26 June 2014.

As a teaser to this project, Zacherevic has painted a mural in Jalan Bijih Timah last April.

Source: read more here in marketing + advertising . and here in Yahoo! News (SG)

Ipoh-born wins MasterChef UK

Ipoh-born Ping Coombes was recently crowned as MasterChef winner of 2014 with Malaysia's two local dish.

Ping served with her starter of Chinese dumpling wonton soup, main course of nasi lemak and dessert of vanilla and coconut pannacotta ; swooping the judges away and the rest is history. 


Read more: http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/tv-radio/476464/Who-won-MasterChef-2014

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