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holiday every year since 1976. V: We envisioned spending our twilight years travelling and doing what we wanted to do. I was not happy traveling a lot in my job with British Gas, and so in 2004, we decided to retire and move to Ipoh. Malika wanted to be near her sister.

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Tell us a little about both your background; where you were born, where you grew up and where you spent most of your adult life. M: I grew up in Taiping and went to London in 1971 to train as a nurse. I met Victor soon after I arrived and married him in 1976 in Taiping. He bought a big motorbike and we took a three-month honeymoon touring most of Malaysia on the bike! We returned to England where I worked up the ranks from staff nurse to an operating theatre manager in Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, managing 14 operating theatres. V: I was born and educated in the east end of London. I am the oldest and only son and have two younger sisters. After I married Malika, I was offered a job to work for British Gas. I started off from the bottom of the scale and worked my way up to site supervisor for British Gas.

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Both of you are active members in several local NGOs. Can you tell us more about your involvement in these activities? M: When we first moved here, we bought two Labradors without realising the immense stray problem. Through our vet, we got involved with a trap neuter and release (TNR) programme with a few volunteers. We registered ourselves as the Noahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ark Ipoh (NAI) in 2009. NAI also manages the cattery at ISPCA. All cats and kittens are treated, vaccinated, dewormed and neutered. Like many other rescuers we are also fosterers. Our home is taken over by dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. The problem with strays will continue as long as people do not neuter their pets and dump them on the streets. We are advising MBI to track these

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people and impose a huge fine. We must be D conscious and the D strays are a problem DMalaysians. O community V O V: Take your time to settle in. Do what you came humans have created. I O here to do and don’t get sideD I also belongIV to an organisation called IV your time here. IVO tracked. Mostly, enjoy OD Soroptimist International Ipoh, which helps women and children to help themselves. In 2012, SII set up IV How long do you plan to stay in Malaysia? an edufun centre in Buntong where children come to D O M: My husband has no intention of returning to the centre to do their school work. We V to help DI think that decision is also helped ODengaged a Iteacher England. by the them and they V also get dance and D O I fact that we have too many pets to relocate. So it tuition lessons. SII tries to complete at least 5 V O I looks like we are here to stay. IV projects a year. IV V: For the moment I have no plans to return to V: I am a volunteer Noah’s Ark animal rescuer. My Dwith SOS calls to rescue animals, England. days are taken up D O and I transport the sick or injured ones to the vets. D IV VOfor D O Some animals are brought back to my house I O IV convalescence because NAI does not have a shelter. IV D do you like the most about living here? D O What V We both like most things about O Malaysia; the people,OD I V D the food, the laid back atmosphere, the weather, the I D O IV cost of living. Our neighbours are friendly and we V O I look out for one another. More importantly they are IV animalD friendly and love food! D VO do you dislike about living D O IWhat in Ipoh? V D O I treat their animals IV M: I dislike the way some people O O and how people drive. I dislike being warned not to IV IV help or trust people, and not to speak my mind as it may be seen as D having D O rude and unfriendly. I dislike to live in aV house fitted with grilles and gates D O but I I know it’s part of living in Malaysia andIIV am D O V O Malaysian first. I IV V: I dislike the driving standards of Malaysia and how D people find it easy to dump rubbish on the roadside D O and toss rubbish from O their cars. I dislike how easily D V V D people dump theirIunwanted pets or leave their petsO V D O in empty houses when they decide to sell or go I V O I away. IV D Name activities D that you O three typical weekendO V D enjoy. I D IVwith our pets. We also IVO Our free time are mostly spent O O enjoy gardening, trying out new restaurants, and IV IV meeting up with friends or family or just lazing at D home. D O V D O I What do you miss most about England? V D O I O M: I miss the cool English weather, the beautiful IV IV countryside and the strict driving rules. I miss the D English country bread, Marks and Spencer’s D O sandwiches, Peking duck from good fish D V Owest endChinatown, V D and chips and London’s theatre. I VO D O V: I don’t miss much from my home country. IImiss O IV some food. I miss the cool nights and some of my IV family. D D O D Onewly for arrived IVWhat advice do you haveIV D O foreigners? V O I M: New people arriving shouldn’t be scared to O IV experiment. Learn a bit about Malaysian IV Dbefore you arrive. Be awareD idiossyncrasies of certain O D O IV D O IV O IV IV IVOD MAIN FEATURE | 5

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The idea of joining Tenby was mooted about six years ago but I was fully committed in Central Asia. However, I remained very interested in view of my “commitment” to this beautiful country. I first came to Malaysia in 1993 with my former wife, who was actually born in Kluang, Johor, so we have adapted well to living in Malaysia. Obviously that had influenced me greatly to keep returning, and I even bought a house in Langkawi in 1999, knowing that my future would somehow involve Malaysia. Dato’ Lim Si Boon’s offer re-emerged towards the end of 2013 when my predecessor, Mr. Robert Lloyd retired, so, here I am, one year into the job as CEO of Tenby Schools Malaysia.

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I am very excited with the partnership with Ekuinas as this only means there are opportunities for greater professionalism and growth. However, I do not want this to fundamentally change our market niche. We will remain accessible and relevant to a wider audience. We simply do what we do best, and we will do it better!

In between these, I managed to return to Scotland for a year, mostly to see my family and children. I also took this opportunity to link up Scottish schools with the Outstanding Schools Foundation in Qatar; hence also did some consultancy work in the Middle East.

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Around this time, I started my own consultancy (AB Consulting), based in Singapore and became involved with several projects in South East Asia; one of which includes the initial negotiations for Marlborough College on setting up its campus in the Iskandar Development Region. I also worked with the Dulwich Group as their Business Development Director to help them with the opening of new schools in China, South Korea and more recently in Singapore.

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Tell us a little bit about yourself, and your career in education. This year would be the 37th year of my career in education. I have done most jobs – from teaching to being a housemaster and a headmaster. In 2005, I was headhunted to set up the first Haileybury School in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and that essentially was my first foray into school development at the corporate level. It was a steep learning curve for me, having to lead school development from concept to reality. The manifestation of this concept took place in 2008 with an award-winning school building, followed by the setting up of its sister school in Astana three years later.

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Who is your role model, and why? It would be Eric Anderson, who was the Headmaster at Shrewsbury School, UK, where I taught some years ago. Also a Scotsman, he was truly an inspirational figure. He believed in the importance of making decisions and he taught me that nothing is done until a decision (no matter how difficult it is) is made.

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There is nothing wrong with changing a Campbell Road to Jalan Dang Wangi, but the fundamentals of education, i.e. the teaching of English, as an international language, needs to be addressed with urgency. It is simply too important to be pushed aside. If one needs any confirmation of this, one just have to look south to Singapore.

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Another one would be something that I will never experience again. We landed in Osaka, Japan on Christmas morning and the hotel manager welcomed us and told us that we would be having Christmas lunch. As it was a short trip, we were flying out of Osaka to Alaska that same evening. We arrived at Alaska at 8.00 a.m., on Christmas morning, again, and was offered Christmas lunch by the hotel manager as well! So, I had two Christmas lunches in two continents on the same day! A remarkable experience!

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Now that you have made Malaysia your home, what is the best thing about living in this country? As I said earlier, I love everything about Malaysia. I like its culture, food and diversity. I have many Malaysian friends, close friends who are willing to share their opinions with me openly and who welcome me with sincerity. Malaysia is a

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There is a huge variation of English fluency among the Malaysians I encounter daily. English is a simple but vital tool for sustainability. One of the reasons for the exponential growth of private and international schools is their ability to provide value added education, with emphasis on the English language to most Malaysian families. I believe this is the way forward for Tenby Schools too.

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What are your views on the education scene in Malaysia? I love Malaysia and everything about it! It is amazing how assimilated the society is, and the monumental growth in most sectors is simply astounding. Sadly, the development of education has not been a great strength.

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You are obviously a very busy man. What do you do during your free time to relax? I like to swim and keep fit, and I try to do so as much as possible in my free time. I used to run as well, but am doing less of that now. Snow skiing is another favourite activity – something that brings me close to nature and my children, who are both very accomplished skiers. I enjoy reading, particularly non-fiction, biographies and being a geographer; I am an avid fan of the National Geographic magazine.

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As for food, there is so much to choose from! I like the concept of food courts in Malaysia. Food is always available, anywhere, anytime in this country. In fact, I have a cooker in my apartment, which I have never used because I simply have never needed to!

In building on Dato’ KK Lim’s vision, I want to use my experience and influence to add another dimension to the Malaysian education system. In Kazakhstan we certainly changed the façade of private education, and set new benchmarks, particularly in international accreditation (something which I hope to emulate in Malaysia). Through developing important benchmarking, and bringing in international inspection opportunities (through OFSTED/ISI), there will be very similar opportunities here.

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What is your favourite weekend destination in Malaysia and favourite Malaysian food? I bought my first home in Malaysia in Langkawi so naturally I’m biased towards this beautiful island. I believe I share the love for Langkawi with former Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Mohammad. I am also fond of Tioman and Penang.

Kazakhstan was exciting and the most extraordinary country to work in, but, here with Tenby, we are dealing with different and much bigger challenges. Not only in the size of our group, but in the expansion of both the international and national school programmes. This present unique challenges for us and for me personally and I find it rewarding that we are making a significant contribution to the Malaysian education scene.

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The MM2H is a fascinating programme and I might consider it for myself in the future. Malaysia is also a great hub for travel and tourism. It is very easy and convenient to move around within the country and the region.

Tell us about a project or accomplishment that you consider to be the most significant in your career. Although I enjoy being in schools, I think the most pivotal period in my career is right now.

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Together they enable the review team to award an overall rating to the school. At the same time the review team is also able to congratulate the school on what it is doing well and provide a list of recommendations, in order to help the school and its leadership team move forward with regards to the development of the school.

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For teachers coming straight from the UK, inspections are becoming very much the norm. And as teachers, we do like to say and quite often say this: That it is difficult to assess a process that is so dependent on relationships and social development. It is a fact however, that in today’s competitive educational market, we do need to look at the process of learning from the point of adding value. We do need to assess all aspects of a school, and ensure our young learners have the best chance to succeed. As a company focusing on educating children, we continue to remain competitive alongside other organisations.

Each of the reviews I have led, have thrown up different challenges for each of the school sections put under the spot light. This is not surprising given the various ages, school rolls and developmental status of each of our Tenby Schools. However, one thing has remained constant and that is the enthusiasm of our young learners. From the youngest child at three to the oldest at 18, I have been amazed and humbled by the manner in which they have approached their studies. I have also been reassured that despite all that is going on outside the school gates, in a world which appears to be in turmoil, Tenby’s vision of “A United World at Peace- Through Education” continues to bind our children and teachers together. As I review school performance and break it down into its component parts, I have begun to think about our vision and how we can measure its success? Is our vision really achievable and should it be?

A united world is something I am sure all of us in an international setting would love to see. However, reality leads me to wonder that with people out there driven to bring destruction to others, will we ever see a world together as one? It is comforting therefore that when we look closely at a Tenby School, we see unity and oneness. We are united regardless of background, culture or colour. Walk onto a Tenby campus, and you see students from our Malaysian Private Schools and our International Schools, regardless of age, share their playtime and CCAs with each, share a common uniform and a common set of beliefs and expectations. They see no divide and it is that absence of a divide which I find so refreshing.

Earlier in February, Tenby Schools held its first Music Festival at the Bandar Meru Raya campus here in Ipoh. Students from across our five schools came together to celebrate their passion for all things musical. Not only was the quality of the performances amazing, but the manner in which our children worked together on common projects, indicated that our vision is still very much relevant and as strong as it has been in the last ten years. Music is a language, which actually has the power to bind all across the world regardless of the spoken language. Music clearly has brought the Tenby Group together this term and has only reinforced our passion to continue to be united through education.

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was executed with much aplomb, as it has been in previous years. It was a well-attended event involving children, parents (and grandparents!) and teachers amidst a positively competitive atmosphere. The winning house this year was Neptune (Yellow) with Mercury (Blue) coming close in the second position. Also seen at this year’s sports day were the trainee teachers from Stranmillis University College, who by then had spent a month at Tenby Schools Ipoh for their final year placement, through a special collaborative programme between the school and the university in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK. Two of the trainees were based at the Early Years Centre and another two were at the international primary school at the Bandar Meru Raya campus. The trainees shared with us their thoughts about the time spent at Tenby Schools Ipoh.

Furthermore, the teachers have been so welcoming, helping me with any problems as well as bringing me many buns and other Malaysian delicacies. I am so thankful for this opportunity, I am so sad to be leaving so soon but I will always have great memories of my time in Malaysia. Rebecca Smyth (TEYCI – Year 1)

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time teaching in Tenby. During my time with Year 4 Green, I have accompanied their assembly song and have taught Numeracy, Literacy and IPC lessons. The level of respect that the children show is of a very high standard and their eagerness to learn is incredible. I will miss the teachers and staff immensely and would like to thank them for making me feel so at ease during my time here. Alex McBride (TEYCM – Year 4 Green)

I completely loved every minute of my time at Tenby International School Ipoh. The teachers were all exceptionally welcoming and helpful, playing an important part After four weeks of working at in making this experience so Tenby Kindergarten, I am sad to enjoyable. I have to give L-R: Susan, Rebecca, Cherith and Alex see that my time has suddenly particular mention to my class come to an end. I have never felt so welcomed into a school teacher Ms Andrea who was enormously supportive and and have never had the privilege of teaching such bright accommodating to me, acting as mentor as I completed my and intelligent children for their age. It has been a great teaching practice. The children at Tenby Schools play a blessing to work here and I will leave with so many tremendous role in creating an amazing atmosphere that wonderful memories of the experiences I have had. makes it a very happy environment to be part of as they Susan Carroll (TEYCI – Reception) greet you with enthusiasm, cheer and dedication every day. I would love to have the opportunity to return to Tenby I have enjoyed every minute of my time in Malaysia, it is someday and would thoroughly recommend this experience such a beautiful country and I feel at home here already! I to anyone who has the opportunity. have really enjoyed teaching in Tenby, the pupils are so Cherith O’Hara (TEYCM – Year 3 Blue) energetic, intelligent and enthusiastic about learning.

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D D O V made to the club should have D O 1. All cheque payments the payee name as follows: I O IV Meru Valley Resort Berhad IV D 2.D For all payments made through "Direct Bank In" methods, please inform the club O V through email (email address : accounts@meruvalley.com.my ) or D O I D O ) by attaching the bank-in-slip and quote the membership IV fax (Tel No. 05-529 3387 V O number in your email or I fax to us. Kindly do so before the payment due date in order IV to avoid any unnecessary charges to your account. IV D D O Welcome New Members D O IV V D O I RESIDENTIAL MEMBERSHIP INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP V O I 1. Fong Soo Ken 1. Siti Nornajiha Bt. Sheikh Ahmad IV 2. Heng Sow Yin 2. Chan Shin Wai D 3. Yap Yin Har 3. Teo Choon Ming D O D O 4. Soonthari A/P Danial Soundra Pandiyan 4. Ahmad Auzani Bin Mohd Jailani IV D O 5. Shigeru Okazaki IV 5. Yuji Ueda V D O I 6. Lee Kwong Shin 6. Ng Chee Wai V O I 7. Lai Yook Chin 7. Ong Swee Seng IV 8. Chung Khai Chiang 8. Tan Cheong Teng D 9. Tan Jet Yin 9. Loh Wan Xian D O DKheong O 10. Foo Hee P. Ganesan A/L Perumal IV10. V D O 11. Siththara 11. Ng Chong Keat I V A/P Chelladurai O 12.IMakoto Sorita 12. Cheah Kang Chet O IV 13. Keshvinder Singh Dhillon 13. Goh Ah Peng V I 14. Norita Bt. Noordin 14. M A Tinagaran D 15. Ng Chiu Hoong 15. Felix Yee Cheze Kwang D O 16. Chong Fee Leap D 16. Soo Kam Sing V O I V D O MEMBERSHIP I V O HONORARY MEMBERSHIP LEISURE & SPORTING I 1. Brig. Jen. Mohammad Bin Ab Rahman 1. Yip Ching Wan IV D 2. Sharulnizam Bin Jaafar 2. Khong Tuck Chee 3. Tan Sri Prof. Dr. NordinD Bin Kardi 3. Lee Soo Keng VO D O 4. Amir Fadli Bin Mohamed Halmi D IV VO D O I V O GOLD/SILVER/BRONZE MEDAL 2015 I APRIL 2015 IV STROKEPLAY - 18 HOLES D D O 4th Prudential AstroOMaster V D I D O IV V O I O IV 12th Monthly Medal with Senior Medal IV DRecycle Day D O D O IV V D O I O IV 19th Kids Fun Easter Art Day IV D D O MAY 2015 V D O V D O I V th Monthly Medal D O I 10 O IV IV Swim Fun Day D D O D O IV JUNE 2015V D O I V O I O IV 14th Monthly Medal IV D D O D O IV D O IV O IV IV MEMBERSHIP

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LADIES GOLD MEDAL Winner R/Up

Naoko Matsutani Pok Lee Choo

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Saravanan Muhammad Imran Marzuqi Ng Tong Chin

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Chin Chew Hock, Winson Loo Taw Kiong Tey Chai Kiong, Steven

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Mr. Allan Pilling, a Golf Vista apartment owner who plays regularly at Meru Valley’s golf course, wrote to our Director, Dato’ Lim Si Boon recently to praise the management team for the well-maintained fairway.

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Dear Dato', I trust you are well. We have only passed the time of day previously so you may not remember me. My wife and I have an apartment in Golf Vista and we have been active members of the club since we first took possession. Today in England we have a beautiful Spring day, temperature around 10 degrees and quite sunny - golf this afternoon at my UK club!

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The reason for writing is to congratulate you and your staff on the improvements made to the golf course over the last couple of years. On our recent trip to Meru (we can only spend three holidays a year for two or three weeks at a time) I thought the course was especially good after a spell of dry weather. It was great to have your ball roll that extra twenty or thirty yards!!

D O I serve as the Finance Director of myD home club and have sat on our O IV Greens' Committee for a number of years so I know of the work (and D V Oof I costs) needed to make the improvements that you have. I also know IV the pressures that members can bring so I hope more members are D expressing their appreciation of all that hard work. Of course, key to D O gaining the improvement is the support of hard-working staff and I can V D O I see there O as well that workers are more active. Well V D done to your I manager and supervisors. V D O I V O I V Whilst writing, I would also commend your golf registration staff who I always greet Jill and myself very courteously, with a friendly smile D D O whilst carrying out their duties very efficiently. I know from my own D at my golf club that it isn't oftenDthat the O professional roles and since IV V O I boss gets a pat on the back so I hope this one hits the spot. O IV V I Congratulations and thank you! IV D D O D O IV V D O I O Meru Valley Year End Dinner 2014 IV IV D D Party with D a Difference! VO Year End O D O IV D O IV O IV IV D D O V D O I D O IV O IV O IV IV D D O D O IV V D O I O IV IV D D O V D O D O IV D O IV O IV IV D D O D O IV D O IV O IV O IV IV D D O D O IV D O IV O IV IV At Meru Valley, it is customary practice that we end each year with a rousing New Year’s Eve party. At the recent year end party held at the Dome Restaurant, the theme was Cultural Night. Programmes for the evening included a Bamboo dance performance, live band and dancing, games and the highlight of the night; the grand lucky draw. Everyone who attended the dinner were entertained and had a fun-filled night.

However, the icing on the cake was the objective behind the ticket sales. The management had made a magnanimous decision this year to have all proceeds from tickets sold amounting to RM10,000 to be donated to the flood victims in Perak.

Meru Valley’s General Manager Ms Florence Foo presented the cheque to Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Perak Chairman YB Dato’ Haji Mohamad Rafial Mokhtar at MRCS hall on 14th January 2015. “There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” – John Holmes

From left: Ms Florence Foo, YB Datuk Haji Mohamad Rafial Mokhtar, YB Dato’ Dr. Chin Gan Chee, MRCS Vice Chairman and Mr. Yau Kin Mun, MRCS Director.

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Sanjay Mukudan Lee Hea Fatt, Michael Tan Chee Kean

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Siew Cheng Fatt Hashim Naian Chong Thin Peng

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Toyobo Textile Company Annual Dinner (11.01.2015)

Yamaha Electronics Manufacturing (M) Sdn. Bhd. Annual Golf Competition 2014 (08.12.2014)

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as a Pole Jumping Lion Dance performance, 24 Season Drums Performance, and a photography session with the God of Prosperity. They were also treated to an array of goodies such as laksa, burger, bubble tea, dragon beard candy and prawn crackers.

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Throughout the event, the God of Prosperity was seen mingling with the crowd and handing out angpows and mandarin oranges. The event concluded with the announcement of the “Count the Ang Pow Packets and Win Contest” where lucky winner Ms. Kam walked away with AEON Gift Vouchers worth RM500.

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D D O V D O I It was food and fun for all. Do look out for more V of D O I V O I such fun events in the near future. “Abby 2” and other IV show homes at Sri Klebang are open to the public daily D from D O 10a.m. to 6.pm. D O IV D O IV O IV O IV IV D D O D O IV D O IV O IV IV D D O V D O D O IV V D O I O IV IV D D O D O IV D O IV O IV O IV IV D D O D O IV D O IV O IV IV Pole Jumping Lion Dance Performance

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unknown in Ipoh is you areIlooking V for a healthy VOADhidden gem that is stillOrelatively D D at the new village of Tanah Hitam I Bukit Bangkong, located family activity in Ipoh that V O near Chemor. ThereIare two routes to get to Tanah V Hitam. does not involve going to an I The first is to head straight towards Chemor from Tanjung D air-conditioned shopping mall. D O Rambutan, and Tanah Hitam will be on your right after V D O A perfect outdoor adventure passing the Bukit Kinding estate. Or if you are coming V O I that is safe and fun would be D OD IVChemor town, turn rightIV from after Chemor into the road O to go hill climbing in one of V leading to Tanjung Rambutan, and Tanah Hitam will be I on the many hills in the D your left. O surrounds of Ipoh. In this OD V D I feature, we highlight two D concrete At Tanah HitamO new village, enter through the IV V O I archway and drive straight until you come end of the O family-friendly hills which are IV to thesignage V road. You will see a colourful “Bukit Bangkong” I ideal for all ages. D

there. Park your car at a shady spot and begin your D D O ascend. V D O I V O I In comparison to Kledang Hill, Bukit BangkongIV is a lot D steeper, hence a more challenging climb. However it also D O means that to get to the top. A V D it takes a shorter timeD O V O leisurely climb with two quick rest stops along the way I D IV about 45 minutes for the takes average climber. At the top, VO O I you can catch a beautiful sunset over the Kledang Saiong IV D range across the Chemor Township. Just be extra careful D O when you descend, on the D as there are no street lamps O IV D Oand IV road up theV hill so it can get pretty dark if you do not O I V O have a torch light. I IV D D O D O IV D O IV O IV IV

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D D O V O Kledang Hill I stands at about 800m aboveV sea level and is I located just outside the Menglembu township. If you are IV D new to the hill, it is best to start with the paved road D O leading up to the RTM towerD is the most popular O IV D O asarethisseveral IV route among climbers.IVThere gazebos where O you can stop to enjoy the panoramic views of Ipoh IVcity, and D along the road, you will come across a small waterfall and D O even a beautiful D landscaped flower garden. O IV V D O I V O I For the more adventurous, there Vare four hiking trails, VOD I namely 4-2 (an hour), 4-3 (1 Â˝ hour), 4-9 (2 hours) and I D RTM (4 hours). All four trails begin with a common trail D before O V branching out There are D into four different routes. O I V D O I many signages trails O so you do not IV and markings along theIV O have to worry about getting lost. IV D If Menglembu township, and Dyou are driving, head towards O V D O then get on to Jalan Kledang. Drive until you reach the I DDo O IV end of the road where the paved trail of the hill starts. V O I not be surprised if you are greeted by several families IV of D monkeys at the start of your walk! D O V D O D O IV D O IV O IV IV D D O V D O I V D for O I V ascending O Drinking water and Torchlight if you Iare Handphone O IV some light snacks early or late in the day emergency calls IV D D O D O IV V D O I to bring when O What IV IV D hill climbing D O V D O D O IV D O IV O Wear appropriate shoes. IV IV Insect repellent A face / hand towel Avoid slippers or sandals. D D O D O IV D O IV O IV O IV IV D D O D O IV D O IV O IV IV A family of monkeys at the foot of Kledang Hill

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“Time flies when you are having fun”, the old English idiom says, and there is no doubt that it has applied to the IpohWorld team since I wrote about Han Chin Pet Soo, the home of the Hakka Miners’ Club in issue 22 of this publication. It seems like only yesterday, but it was actually 15 months ago; and in the intervening period, the team has managed the restoration of the building (complete with period bay windows), and built an exhibition about the club which turns 122 years old this year. Today therefore, we are smiling as we survey what we have actually achieved.

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So far this project has been a happy experience for both guests and guides alike and nothing but laughter and compliments have filled the air. Just taking a sample from those featured in the photographs, we heard: “Fantastic”, “A beautiful building, wonderfully restored”, “The best attraction in Ipoh”, “Lovely restoration project. Hope you can do more like this.”, “Nice heritage for the younger generation to learn and ponder on.”, “An awesome and fantastic place. Keep up the Good Work.”, “Very happy to have visited HCPS, It reminds me of the old days and the atmosphere during the mining years”, “It reminds me of when my mum was a Dulang Washer.” And from the younger guests, “Cool”, “Awesome”. What greater praise could one wish for?

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fixed tours of about one hour with a 30 minute free time for photographs. The tours are taken in the most appropriate language for the group and this can normally include Malay, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tamil and English. With advance notice by request we can also include Punjabi and possibly Japanese. Regarding the latter I would like to thank one Japanese group

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Han Chin Pet Soo Building No. 3, Jalan Bijeh Timah (Treacher Street), 30100 Ipoh. Tours by appointment/booking. Tuesday to Friday: 9.30am, 11.30am and 2.30pm. Saturdays & Sundays: 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Closed on Monday for maintenance.

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But we are not the only people smiling, for after a truly enjoyable trial evening for invited guests, we opened to the public on 5th February this year and have had a generally good response for a new attraction tucked away in the depths of Old Town, Ipoh. Those that have managed to find us have undoubtedly had a good time and hundreds of smiling faces have joined the ranks of Facebook albums. You can see some of these here. We have also received great coverage from the Ipoh Echo, the Malay Mail and Nanyang Siang Pau. So the word is out in town that this is a great new place to visit, with something for everybody, with displays in three languages, Malay, Chinese and English throughout.

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