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3.0 Introduction of the Rainbow Shop Houses

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The rainbow shop houses comprimises of seven shop houses, No.116, 118, 120, 122, 124, 126 and 128, Jalan Sultan Iskandar respectively,.

As the name suggests, the shop houses get its’ name ‘Ipoh Rainbow Shop House’ by its’ eye catching rainbow coloured exterior. They were repainted by the current owner, Mr. Lim Chai Hock, who aspire to use the bright coloured facades to liven up the dead town of Ipoh.

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3.1 The Red Shop House Name

: Red House Coffee

Usage

: ‘Kopitiam’ Coffee Shop

Current Tenant : Mr. Lee Dong Yuen Background : Mr. Lee is the second tenant of the shop house.

He has rented this shop house since 1969. He first started off by selling clotheswear but due to the emergence of shopping malls in the 1980s, the businesses in New Town dropped drastically and eventually were forced to close down. He then decided to forfeit his

Front Elevation of the Red Shop House.

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clothes wear business in 1985 and converted the shop into a coffee business with his sister and friends. He used to live at the upper floor with the employees but has since been vacant and utilised as a storage area.

Floor plans of the Red Shop House.

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[23] THE RED SHOP HOUSE : Many elderly people visit to the kopitiam to gather on a daily basis that is run by a friendly 76 years old tenant.

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3.2 The Orange Shop House Name : Library Usage : Local library and Tuition Centre Current Tenant : Overview : This local library used to be a tailoring shop, as can be seen on the Chinese relief writing column,advertising the name of the shop. The library consists of Chinese and English.collections which registered members can borrow. At the upper floor, tuition

Front Elevation of the Orange Shop House.

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classes and study sessions are also held there for the primary school students. The special interior feature in this shop house are the bookracks and entrance (door frame, window frame) which are made out of durian tree logs.

Floor plans of the Orange Shop House.

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[26] THE ORANGE SHOP HOUSE : The local library was converted from an old tailoring shop and is visited by many students who comes over for study sessions.

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3.3 The Yellow Shop House Name

: Pusat Jahitan Yooh Ming & Kedai Emas Kam Tuo

Usage

: Then – Tailor Now – Tailor and Goldsmith

Current Tenant : Overview : This local library used to be a tailoring shop, as can be seen on the Chinese relief writing column,advertising the name of the shop. The library consists of Chinese and English.col-

Front Elevation of the Yellow Shop House.

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lections which registered members can borrow. At the upper floor, tuition classes and study sessions are also held there for the primary school students. The special interior feature in this shop house are the bookracks and entrance (door frame, window frame) which are made out of durian tree logs.

Floor plans of the Yellow Shop House.

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[29] THE YELLOW SHOP HOUSE : This particular shop house is halved, one part as goldsmith, one part as tailoring services, tailoring is one of the local trading here in Ipoh.

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3.4 The Green Shop House Name : Pak Fook Tong Medical Hall a.k.a Cakchibow Café Usage : Then – Medical

Now – Café

Current Tenant : Mr Aiman, Mr Adriz Overview : Cakchibow Café opens daily from 5pm to 1am and closes on Tuesday. Previously, this shop house was named Pak Fook Tong, a shop which sold Chinese herbs and medicine. Thus, the

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previous business has inspired the Cakchibow Café owners to name their drinks after medicine names. Using recycle pallets and worn-out tyres, they constructed them as chairs and tables. Live bands are also welcomed to the café to provide entertainment to the customers.

Furthermore, seats are provided at the outdoor areas such as the balcony and five foot way of the shop. Plants are also planted at the balcony for beautification purpose.

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[32] THE GREEN SHOP HOUSE : This old Chinese Herbal shop was converted into a chic cafe, by transforming the original living space into a lounge space.

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3.5 The Blue Shop House Name : Hello Elvis Usage : Then – (unknown)

Now – Ice-cream

Current Tenant : Overview : Hello Elvis, owned by a pair of sisters from Batu Gajah, Perak, who are ice cream maniacs. When they were young, their late father will always bring the sisters to Ipoh Town for a visit.

Both sisters have tons of fond memories here at Ipoh Town. Thus,

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as commemoration of their late father, they started a business here, naming the shop after their late father’s favourite singer. Besides that, both sisters are also interested in preserving the heritage of Ipoh.

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[33] THE BLUE SHOP HOUSE : This shop house is currently undergoing renovation to be refurbished into a soft-serve cafe by two sisters.

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3.6 The Indigo Shop House Name : Rao Hair Guru Usage : Then – Grocery Shop

Now – Saloon

Current Tenant : Mr. Rao Overview : Rao Hair Guru is owned by a hairstylist who is also into photography. Mr. Rao has made the upper floor as a studio for his

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photography.

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[38] THE INDIGO SHOP HOUSE : This shop house is rented by Mr. Rao.

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3.7 The Purple Shop House

Name : Perniagaan Kok Kim Usage : Then – Tailoring

Now – Sewing Products

Current Tenant : Kok Kim Overview : Sewing products like thread, buttons and cloths are sold in this shop house. The owner also provides tailoring services. The

Front Elevation of the Purple Shop House.

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upper floor of the shop house is used as storage for the sewing products.

Floor plans of the Purple Shop House.

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[41] THE PURPLE SHOP HOUSE : The purple shop house is a great example of the local trading of tailoring and sewing, it is still muchly retained the original form, putting only thread filled cabinets on both side, making it easy and convenient for customers to draw customers in.

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