Locals say these Perak towns are disappearing 🇲🇾 | Malaysia Vlog 2023 (Gopeng, Tronoh & Papan)

[@malayanhistorytv]

Hey Pat & Giulia, You guys went to the right township to know and learn more about Malaysia. Congratulations! You know some of the fun facts about Gopeng, it was located within the Kinta Valley area and used to be among one of the richest tin mining towns in the Peninsular (Batu Gajah - Kampar - Gopeng). The Chinese from the predominantly Cantonese ethnic (apart from the Hakka, Hokkien, Teochew) came here mostly in the mid of 19th century attracted by the tin rush. I believed during their mass emigration period, Perak hasn't yet been incorporated as a protectorate state (that came in 1874 when they signed the Pangkor Treaty). I believed you went passed by the first Eu Kong shop in Gopeng (today converted into a RHB Bank). He came to Perak attracted by the Tin rush, but upon seeing his fellow countrymen that were swallowed and suffering from Opium addiction, he decided to come up with a herbs formula (of which he learned and inherit the knowledge back home in China) to treat the addiction and end up being one of the richest Chinese pioneers in Gopeng not working at the tin mines but selling herbs treating Opium addiction. Hence the building at the old Gopeng street has some of the most intricate and exquisite carvings and paintings on their front facades appreciating the nature (flora and fauna) which inspired his medicinal herbs to treat the first Gopeng pioneers and their addiction to Opium. Eu Kong's shrewd business prospect that was based on herbal medicines was continued by his son by the name Eu Tong Sen and he invested and built the township in Gopeng and diversified his father's business into tin mining activities and rubber plantation too which makes him the richest man in Malaya at the turn of the century. And did you know that he was the FIRST Malayan to own a car (Mercedes Simplex 1904) in Malaysia back then hence the reason for Perak's registration plate number was started with the alphabet A! All started in Gopeng! The family still runs the Eu Yang Sang (herbal medicinal conglomerates) today reaching as far as the United States! The shop still operates in Ipoh (nowadays Jalan Othman Talib) but is based in Singapore. If you notice that the first Malaysian highway (The Federal Route 1) traversed through most of the tin mining towns within the Kinta Valley and offers one of the best township oriental pre-war architecture in Malaysia (including Ipoh and Tronoh). The mode of transportation later was supported by the railroad line of axis from north to south which also covers mostly the Kinta Valley area for the sole purpose of transporting tins and rubber produce. Most of the tin produce was transported from Kinta Valley to Penang through the port of Teluk Anson (Teluk Intan). In Penang, the tin will be smelted at the Birch House (Jalan Dato Keramat) in Georgetown. So all of these townships were interconnected between one and another linked by Federal Route 1, railroads, and the Malayan Post Office. Hence you can find similarities between the pre-war Malayan Post Office buildings/ architecture within the Kinta Valley area (including Gopeng, Kampar, Tronoh, Batu Gajah, Ipoh, etc). Their purposes were apart from connecting the British administrators that were posted at these tin mining towns, among others for money wiring and managing the new British protectorates that were so rich with tins and rubber that have built an empire. Some of the interesting facts too that most of the Chinese in the Kinta Valley area suffers a terrible blow during the war years because they were seen as avid supporters of the British colonials (the Chinese were hardworking and industrious people). And most of the wealth that was generated by the tin industry and rubber was siphoned back to China to fight the Japanese during the outbreak of the second Sino - Japanese war, 1937. The founder of modern China, Dr. Sun Yat Sen (also of Cantonese origins), went all over the peninsular mostly to the tin mining town to give a lecture and seek war funds to help the struggle back home in China. The town he visited including Ipoh, Kampar, and Kuala Pilah meeting all the Cantonese people seeking funds and political support. I think I blab enough. Enjoy Perak, even I cannot get enough of its rich and fascinating history. Cheers.

[@VeggiesOnTour]

An incredibly detailed post, next time we’re in Perak. We’ll be asking for your suggestions on towns to visit. Great bit of history, in fact I’ll pin this.

[@rizlanghazali985]

Thank you... wow I learnt something today!

[@hakkesesshu]

When you travel to Malaysia, you have no worries to communicate with the locals. Most can speak English.

[@MJTUEN]

Thanks for the insights. Please elaborate if there are more interesting facts and history. Cheers!

[@yokeharlee8682]

I used to live in that building Eu Yan Sang for a few years when I was little. My dad worked for them in one of the tin mines between Gopeng and Ipoh. I think it was called Tung Seng. We lived upstairs in the back portion. It was beautiful inside with the imported floor tiles and stain glass. The front right side were for selling herbs with those quaint little drawers from ceiling to the floor for storing herbs. Across from it was a row of Chinese style rosewood chairs with mother of pearl inlay. The moment you walk into the building one could feel the cool air; there was no fan needed. Memories! We were really shocked when we visited Gopeng years later to see it in a rubble. I picked up some floor tiles and took them home. Still have them.

[@FoodandFootprints]

We LOVE those old shophouses! Sad to see them abandoned and in disrepair. So cool seeing you guys go off the beaten path in Perak

[@xchaix]

2:22 you can even say loud and remember the name of all the Perak State's towns you visited. wow

[@cklee5150]

Hi guys. Your videos contents are certainly very different from the other KZbinrs. Less fanciful but very interesting and makes me want to see more of what’s to come. Great work, love it!

[@eat.live.travel]

Great content! These places have a special meaning for me because we have a lot of family history in these areas. My grandparents spent time in Papan and Tronoh (where my mum was born), before moving to Ipoh. It's sad to see these ghost towns now...I really wish that the heritage buildings would be preserved. Thank you for going to these places where tourists don't go and showing everyone a different side of Malaysia. Awesome video!

[@vincentchin88]

Gopeng is so retro!

[@JohnL-m2l]

Always love listening to you guys being history buffs talking about things about Malaysia that even I don't know about.

[@lanatir]

This is indeed wonderful. Lots of gems! Pity you can't savour the freshwater prawns in Tanjung Tualang. But do visit Pantai Remis.

[@davidchan5424]

Around Gopeng, numerous good campsites, extreme sports, white water rafting n the famous Gaharu tea forest.

[@aa.r2588]

Say hi to Matthew. Thanks for taking you guys to venture around Perak.

[@UncleBin1269]

Wow ... Giulia is so brave to go to that creepy abandoned house .... 😄

[@kylek2623]

Wow.. a rare trip.. good info.

[@UncleBin1269]

Pat & Giulia ... We ( my family & i ) always enjoy your videos coz your videos at times show things that other videos do not show .... That's why we always enjoy watching your videos .... You guys really did your research ... Good job ... 👍

[@thorss8857]

Best video yet

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Big ups! 🙏🏻

[@azharidris7092]

those old shop houses are stunning.. they are worth millions in Singapore.. the surrounding area's and environ are pristine tropical paradise.. and like you say techies that can earned lots of money working online who want peace and quiet should live in these disappearing place.. it wont take much to do those beautiful old houses up.. do it now.. KL is just over 2 hours away on those fast electric train from Ipoh..

[@adamzack9259]

hi Veggies couple..love to watch this difference view side area of tourist maps list in M'sia..its so rare and so interesting..hope u didl like this for your another vlog ..saya suka menonton tentang@about the historical place & their stories ..however ..have a nice trip..good luck & terima kasih ..

[@kman3800]

Amazing nostalgic moments. Will definitely visit these small treasures. Amazing

[@purplelavenderland]

guys..this is an amazing sharing. Although I am from Perak, but i've never visited papan . To local, Papan is a ghost city. But yeah, it once was a big city i guess. Thanks for bringing me to Papan which I know I would never ever going there forsake of not wanna bump into ghost :D

[@ojiki3w]

Very informative content.. not typical like others. Im frm perak as well. You discover so many . Keep it good work . Explore more.

[@MrLifeIsAwesomeForUs]

waaa so good bro

[@PatMunang]

I love today's content; couldn't help feeling sad about the condition of things in Gopeng, Pakan , etc. Some of the shop houses or buildings were so beautiful, so full of character. I wonder how it was way back in the early 19th century. So intriguing!

[@hooikeatang8000]

I love your vlog.

[@ohshankly]

Off the beaten track. Boss vlog fella.

[@muhd7144]

After the video on the oldest barber in Ipoh (and probably in Malaysia too), this is another excellent journey you have taken us: a glimpse into once flourishing tin mining towns of Perak...

[@hooikeatang8000]

I live your vlog. Keep it up

[@VeggiesOnTour]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for sharing this video n for showing your explorations in Perak.

[@michaelmccollister7482]

Thanks for the tour!

[@jonmath4182]

Wow what a shocking and sad situation. All this while I have been aware of empty derelict towns in detroit due to the collapse of its huge automobile industry, and in japan small towns and villages due to the young generations migrating to big cities. Then I also knew about paddy fields and small rubber plantations being abandoned in malaysia's kampungs, again because the young generations (me included) migrated for jobs in the cities especially KL or klang valley. But I certainly didn't know about all these small towns in perak - tronoh, papan, gopeng, etc which are turning into ghost towns as well. I liked driving through these small towns whenever I took trips up to penang from KL. I'd exit the north south highway at ipoh, have lunch in that city, then proceeded north through the small towns instead of going back to the highway. Along the route I could have a few stopovers for their famous local food like the sweet _limau barli_ and delicious _kuih pau_ etc all the way to kuala kangsar town for some _laksa_ and _cendol_ or even _nasi campur_ with prawns etc at the _warung_ by the river. Only then I'd get back to the highway to get to penang. The university teknologi petronas utp in tronoh alone is not enough to bring in people and businesses to those areas. They need to find more establishments to set up businesses there quickly, else these towns would definitely be erased from malaysia's maps

[@shahromrashid7346]

You guys did absolutely the right thing in visiting these old forgotten towns. They are beautiful. Before the N-S Highway was built, these towns were thriving. I really hope some of them at least will stay till eternity.

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Hope so!

[@fahrulfahmi4272]

Good content

[@VeggiesOnTour]

🙏🏻

[@FoodandFootprints]

That uncle in Tronoh was charming!

[@putihputih5447]

Thanks for the great vlog 🌟

[@habsahsaufi]

I love old towns like you do. Gopeng is a gem especially you drive up to the hills. Kinta Nature Park is a must. There’s the incredibly breathtaking Papan, a forgotten one street town with a couple of occupants. Its surreal.

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Definitely agree! Gopeng is great!

[@mohdzaki1089]

You guys went to places that nobody else would ever think of visiting....me be like....what is there to see ! 🤔

[@hijazkamalhasnan5752]

These towns were on the federal roads(we call back roads) and depended on the traffic and transport of commdities like tin...with the PLUS higway the traffic died down and collapse of tin price made these town defunct Now the centre of economic activities shift to bigger cities and towns in Perak like Ipoh , Taiping and Manjung and Tg Malim where there are now mainly driven by manufacturing.

[@bjornchew9640]

Infront the shop have a cendol store very nice

[@dennischuaeowseong6565]

my hometown ipoh is the biggest town outside the klang valley (kuala lumpur, putrajaya and selangor)

[@fernsugi]

great production, i felt like i was watching a documentary at some point in the video

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Wow, thanks! 🙏🏻 - sorry this was an auto comment! Super glad it’s been seen and hope it can raise some awareness for the area! Thanks for watching!

[@dennischuaeowseong6565]

papan and tronoh are under the mayor of batu gajah and batu gajah is a town famous for the haunted castle of malaysia - william kellie's castle which is a tourist attraction of perak state. batu gajah is the location of the hollywood movie anna and the king.

[@fozil4180]

I love conten like this 👍

[@riz7120]

I enjoyed your content, some sort of documentary vibe. Keep up the good work!

[@esprito11]

you guys really loved perak state more than other places.

[@effiyusri]

Thanks visiting perak you da man, it was nice bcs you actually touring bro 😂 because sometime tourist only go to famous place and some local also dont know "papan" and "tronoh" here lol 😂😂 for the update Tronoh now is much better many shop are renovated and popular shop start open mate , it was nice seeing this place become alive like the good old time 🤟

[@leeseeyen]

My hometown tronoh…. The young one still come back during festival season….

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Hope so! Hope to return!!

[@nutzhazel]

Didn't know that small towns in Perak could look this dead and it's on the east coast too right beside Selangor. Even Kelantan and Trengganu didn't look this dead. Like why there wasn't any industrial areas for work for younger generations? 🤔 We have buildings like those old colonial buildings in my small town of Batu Pahat, Johor, built in the 1800+ era too, some were preserved and some were replaced with newer buildings. It's also a very old historical town, much older than those tin miners towns I guess. Lots of industrial areas and still have many younger generations from all the races, including the immigrant workers. The part of the old town is still pretty much alive but just slower as more new places/commercial areas are opened. It's really interesting to see the stark contrast between the development of some small towns across the states.

[@jonmath4182]

You mean west coast. Yeah neither did I, this is sad

[@lees7340]

This used to be ex tin mining town, no development in the last 50 years and the youths all migrate to KL or oversea.

[@amirif3122]

well thats because Ipoh is very close to Gopeng (around 30min). all the business/industrial are in Ipoh.

[@whybotherha1021]

It is disappearing ..but still looks clean and good than most smaller towns and rural town in the US..

[@jacksonvun8475]

I like this video, but sad to see the building is not maintaine, hope someone can bring back its former glory.

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Hope so 🙏🏻

[@sangorasangora4358]

Love you all ❤️ from 🇲🇾😍

[@VeggiesOnTour]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@amirularshad4882]

Hope u can go to perlis

[@Redmi-xu1yo]

Brader 😁 u are on Star article 📰 news bout Penang Chinese new year celebration 🎉🎉👏👍

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Hahaaaa, we didn’t see that! 😂🤣 thought that might not get seen!

[@dennischuaeowseong6565]

my paternal family is from kampar which is just next to gopeng. in fact both kampar and gopeng are ruled by the mayor of kampar.

[@pangkiatloh4555]

Beutiful colonial era building. This building still stand since WW2. They should do some restoration for eco tourism.

[@azizulaman]

the best people - agree

[@MisterObi]

Pat a real g, walking around hot and humid Malaysia with a jacket. Don't know how you do it 😂

[@onikishi00]

we perakian mostly "perantau" or move out to kl and selangor for better job opportunities..we come back to our hometown on festive days...hari raya aidilfitri..cny to celebrate with family

[@ryankitt3501]

Omg 23:29 something went into the abandon building?

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Haha!! I think it was a human unfort, unless it’s a ghost…

[@azmiabdul5860]

My home town..

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Which one?!

[@palaninadeson3032]

There are many more towns in Perak especially in Kinta abounded after the collapse of the tin mine industry in Kinta. I can name additional towns not mentioned here. They are Kepayang nearby Gopeng, Pusing nearby Tronoh, Mambang di awan, malim nawar and most importantly Jalan Bijeh timah in Ipoh / old town. This where the tin mine bosses live and operate the tin mining business to all over other towns. This area is significant because this is where Ipoh town began.Now this area has been revised and economy is blooming after the decendents refurbished , renovated and build new business. Today it's a famous tourist attraction. Today it's called either concubine lane or Plan B. You can google on my info. Thanks

[@SleepyCat_Productions]

my town tronoh.. you guys missed the oldest police building still in operation in malaysia just down the road..

[@pratibavelu9797]

Do visit Trolak in Perak. A town that stands still in time.

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Noted for future! ✌️

[@bk1571]

Gopeng is popular with river rafting and the well known Chinese medical n herbal chain, Eu Yan Sang with branches in Malaysia n Singapore started their 1st store in Gopeng around 1879. One of Papan famous story is WW2 anti Japanese movement fighter Ms Sybil Karthigasu

[@mollyb7722]

Hi. My mom is from Papan. You missed out a portion where the locals are rebuilding some old houses, painted the alleys and that part does not look as dark. Go deeper and there is a waterfall. That abandoned bungalow you went inside was filming site for Anna and the King.

[@VeggiesOnTour]

We did see it! Unfort we cut it from our video! Amazing town. are you still in Perak? Or did you move entirely?

[@mollyb7722]

@@VeggiesOnTour yes I grew up in KL actually but we used to go back every year during Chinese New Year, amazing memories I made in my childhood! If I were there I could show you my grandma s house! Thank you for showing Papan it will always have a special place in my heart, hope it will receive the attention it deserves!

[@bashed1000]

Btw, when u r in Alor Setar, u can visit Kedah Royal Museum. We r one of the oldest kingdom in d region with the unbroken kings line in d world besides kelantan, brunei n japan. And dont miss our Paddy Museum also. 🤗. Oh one more thing, we hv KL tower's sister, Alor Setar Tower. 😆 . If u want to try some local sweet or kuih, or want to find some souvenir, u can go to Pekan Rabu. One of Alor Setar iconic building. And dont forget to visit Zahir Mosque was built in 1912 . People hv been calling Alor Setar the ancient city @ bandar purba. Haha. Only dinosaur live here. *kidding.

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Ok wicked! Any iconic sweets or desserts in Alor Setar? What’s the most famous Alor Setar Kuih? Cheers Saiful! Big ups!

[@bashed1000]

@@VeggiesOnTour u can find kuih karas, kuih loyang n kuih peneram or bahulu fresh made in Pekan Rabu. Another one at night market or morning market, kuih dangai pronouce it as da-ngai (made from rice flour). We have our own pancake called pek-nga (made from rice flour+coconut) normally eat with fish curry to dip in. Maybe u can asked the seller to bring u d curry only. Or u can eat the peknga by its own. Usually served during breakfast.

[@SongHwaRin]

Miss u guy already

[@VeggiesOnTour]

We're back in Malaysia soon! We came back and left again!

[@SongHwaRin]

​@@VeggiesOnTour👍👍👍

[@azlirazli7500]

No doubt, the existence of these small towns were totally based on tin mining. Without any new industry to attract the population, these towns will continue to decline. Only the old generations will remain as the guardian of the towns till everything ceased to be exist in the matter of time. For me only tourism can bring new hope for these towns.

[@rizlanghazali985]

Come and live and open a restaurant in Ipoh... Teronoh (kids call it Toronto) is now a University Town... with University Technology MARA, and Petronas University there...

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Haha would love to, Ipoh is one of our favourite secret spots in Malaysia. Chilled vibes, great food and the friendliest people!

[@Az-ks9ii]

Perak is pronounced as Pare-ruck :) Also great video!

[@penukulbesi4006]

The content of this video is very interesting. You explore the city of the dead, surely many zombies will wake up tonight, especially the uncle you talked about earlier. I like it.🤣

[@angelenejoseph5425]

Do check out Fabian and Lee Lian a very famous couple in Gopeng. Fabian is a British like u. He will love to show u the hidden gems in Gopeng. Please contact Rita from Papan and check out her lovely home and a quint chapel her family has been taking care off.

[@soonwaikin9735]

I guess it's a normal phenomena that happens all round. Many old folks are made to live in big cities by the younger generations. Initially, the old folks prefer the quite lifestyle because it's hard for them accustom towards an alienated lifestyle.

[@lees7340]

One of the reasons that people moved out of Papan and the nearby towns : en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982_Bukit_Merah_radioactive_pollution

[@BreakawayBites]

Hmm....exploring off the beaten path in the middle of nowhere....And Yes, yes... Once upon a time.... A booming era of tin mining in Malaya ... Well, even if you can't read Chinese, those pictures inside the book tells you a thousand words about theses little towns... A common theme.... the young leave to find employment in the big cities, the retired & elderly would spend the rest of the quiet peaceful days here. .. Anyway, appreciate that you made trips to these kind of places. Catch up with you soon , mate!

[@bowlampar]

As you know, last few decades things are really messy in Malaysia, corruption practices are rampant, economy is stagnated, many young people have to go neighboring countries for opportunity and job, have to earn, eat and survive no matter young or old. Once Brit. had left Malaysia, things don't go as well as little red dot.

[@biawak42pai]

You know, this place reminded me of Jiufen, in Taiwan. Has lots of potential. Probably, if we could start to build nature loving and cycling community to start up small establishments to cater for cyclists and their family to spend their weekends and holiday here. Homestay, cafe, eateries, groceries, etc. Tourist information center to share about the history of Perak.

[@trisharamani8292]

Come to batu gajah

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Next time!!

[@trisharamani8292]

@@VeggiesOnTour ❤️❤️❤️

[@asyrafyap110]

😊✌👍

[@mutazarshaari1623]

It seems you guys know many beautiful places in Malaysia than us 🫣🫣

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Ahhh we can't leave a stone unturned here

[@mutazarshaari1623]

LoL 😆

[@ashtriana1]

Before the existence of the north south highway gopeng is thriving even the towns of menglembu, mambang di awan with its beautiful lotus flower covered lakes was alive but now 35 years all this towns are dead except for tronoh and kampar which have been reviced because of the university campuses being build there

[@VeggiesOnTour]

I read this! Sad really! Hopefully more people will go!

[@VeggiesOnTour]

I read this! Sad really! Hopefully more people will go!

[@davidchan5424]

Well done! Your bahasa Malaysia proficiency is good! ❤️‍🩹 Welcome to the "silver state" as Perak is the bahasa Malaysia word for Silver! Plenty to explore in Perak,once you had checked out on Google. Very historical! Best regards David

[@kltan7261]

Kampung Kepayang, a town near Gopeng is now completely gone because of the incompetency of the local council...

[@AjizSatay5658]

this is a candu town looks like 🤣

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Hah what does that mean?!

[@daudyjusoff5260]

Cowboy town still exsist in malaysia you like Jhony carason roaming the town not with horse but with car..

[@cywongs]

Perak is very closely tied to the British colonial days. In every small town you visit, there will be English architecture can be seen. Most towns in Perak were open as a result of British colonialism where they played a vital role during the tin mining boom. During the heyday, Papan used to be very populous with opium dens, cabarets, and British police officers patrolling the streets dismantling triad brawls. I am from one of those small towns in Perak called Bidor, a bit more populous than Papan and Tronoh. I did not see the house of Cybil Karthigesu in Papan featured in your video. Did you visit them?

[@VeggiesOnTour]

We went! It looks like it used to be a museum, it’s sadly not much more but a closed off house fall into disrepair now. We couldn’t enter 😓

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Also amazing! Is Bidor worth a visit? Love the small towns in Perak and think they need more recognition

[@cywongs]

@@VeggiesOnTour no historical sites in Bidor, just old-school eats. Famous for durian during durian season, Chinese foodies like duck thigh noodles, wan tan noodles, petai (stink beans) and local fruits, oh and a waterfall called Gepai Falls. There are a few good restaurants popular with travelers along the North-South highway like Pun Chun, and Mee Wah. If you like a little bit of history connected to the colonial days, you can check out other towns like Gopeng, Kampar, Pasir Salak and Batu Gajah too. There's a town in Perak that is the only town using a full English name called 'Slim River'. Except for Pasir Salak, all these towns are very closely connected to the British withdrawal during the Japanese invasion during WW2. Pasir Salak has more historical sites where British forces retaliated and burn down the village after one of its high-ranking officers, JWW Birch was murdered by local warriors for interfering in local customs and collecting high taxes from local folks, which sparked the Perak War. You can check them out in Wiki - Battle of Kampar, Battle of Slim River and Perak War, if these sparked your interest.

[@adiman6452]

If you want to know more about Papan particularly during Japanese Occupation , you can read a book - No Dram of Mercy by Sybil Kathigasu.She is the only Malayan woman awarded with The George Medal for bravery.

[@VeggiesOnTour]

We visited her house, I covered it but it got deleted because the video was too long unfort! 😔

[@hosweefatt8839]

Papan is very famous with ghost hunters paranormal seekers..... Haunted by ferocious spirit

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Papan town? Gopeng same, papan is sad looking. Tronoh omg

[@zamriramli9261]

come to batu gajah to see calies castle

[@jonmath4182]

Kelly's laaaa... 🤦‍♂️

[@chinkang3566]

Even the capital city of Perak, Ipoh, doesn’t do well. These small towns would have to struggle for very long time.

[@leowheng9372]

I agree.

[@amirif3122]

disagree. Ipoh is booming right now. businesses are popping like mushroom and in the last 5-8 years it increasingly becomes a famous spot among local tourist

[@hafilzam]

Papan is spooky 😆

[@jonmath4182]

No. Papan is wooden pieces for eg lantai papan means wooden floor, papan satu kali lapan means 1 inch by 8 inch wood

[@vincentchin88]

First person I heard doesn't like cendol.

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Hahaha true

[@KSSJTraveller]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 Yeah very rare to hear if a Malaysian doesn't like cendol lol

[@bjornchew9640]

Now Gopeng moving to eco travel

[@Juizhaigou]

I lived in Ipoh for 15 years. During those years, Gopeng, Tronoh & Papan were already in decline. Thankfully, Batu Gajah & Tanjong Rambutan are thriving. Gua Tempurung Caves are just 10km away from Gopeng. Perhaps, tour groups can make a lunch stop at Gopeng to give some business. Your pronunciations of names are quite good but Perak is pronounced as "Pear" (as in the fruit)- Rark)", and Sarawak Is "Ser-Rar-Wark".

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Hope so! Thanks for the heads up. We’ll definitely return 🙏🏻

[@sally2869]

The old man with blue t shirt speaks very good English

[@jonmath4182]

He sure did 👍

[@Noor3368]

next research about Malayan Insurgency especially in Perak

[@VeggiesOnTour]

Oh I know about it, the communist insurgency right?

[@Noor3368]

@@VeggiesOnTour Yup. This is were first Comando Unit were born. Their camp still inside Royal Belum, Perak near Thailand Border. Trained by British Green Beret

[@askarsepoi]

Those days everything brought back by colonial regime to their country. Luckily after WW2 they almost bankrupt and no longer affordable to manage. So they just left this country with all their labour and workers. Now everyone became citizens of this country and together develope this country with whatever resources left ..

[@ashtriana1]

Its pay-ruck

[@sktoh4469]

Your wife is beautiful. 😁

[@VeggiesOnTour]

🙏🏻😂

[@zamriramli9261]

now leave. because chinise new year. many shop close.

[@aNt1P414tAO]

I think you meant to say now many shops are closed due to the Chinese NY public holidays, and many people have taken extra leave from work, right?

[@zamriramli9261]

@@aNt1P414tAO yes

[@jonmath4182]

But it was clear from the uncles there, all those shops/buildings were vacant, for eg nobody lived at one of those places where only 2 of the 10 lots were occupied. Then you also saw all those derelict, broken down buildings! It had nothing to do with the occupants being temporarily away for cny holiday!

[@zamriramli9261]

i mean at gopeng. not tronoh and papan.

[@HijjazAzwan]

The right pronouns for Perak should sound like when you says “Pay Rack” not “Pur Rack”

[@accdgg5027]

WW2 war zone🙄

[@VeggiesOnTour]

???