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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Thank you... wow I learnt something today!
@hakkesesshu
Жыл бұрын
When you travel to Malaysia, you have no worries to communicate with the locals. Most can speak English.
@MJTUEN
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insights. Please elaborate if there are more interesting facts and history. Cheers!
@yokeharlee8682
Жыл бұрын
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.
@UncleBin1269
Жыл бұрын
Wow ... Giulia is so brave to go to that creepy abandoned house .... 😄
@xchaix
Жыл бұрын
2:22 you can even say loud and remember the name of all the Perak State's towns you visited. wow
@cklee5150
Жыл бұрын
Hi guys. Your videos contents are certainly very different from the other KZitemrs. Less fanciful but very interesting and makes me want to see more of what’s to come. Great work, love it!
@FoodandFootprints
Жыл бұрын
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
@vincentchin88
Жыл бұрын
Gopeng is so retro!
@eat.live.travel
Жыл бұрын
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!
@aa.r2588
Жыл бұрын
Say hi to Matthew. Thanks for taking you guys to venture around Perak.
@azharidris7092
Жыл бұрын
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..
@thorss8857
Жыл бұрын
Best video yet
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
Big ups! 🙏🏻
@funofboredom
Жыл бұрын
Always love listening to you guys being history buffs talking about things about Malaysia that even I don't know about.
@davidchan5424
10 ай бұрын
Around Gopeng, numerous good campsites, extreme sports, white water rafting n the famous Gaharu tea forest.
@lanatir
Жыл бұрын
This is indeed wonderful. Lots of gems! Pity you can't savour the freshwater prawns in Tanjung Tualang. But do visit Pantai Remis.
@UncleBin1269
Жыл бұрын
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 ... 👍
@shahromrashid7346
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Hope so!
@MrLifeIsAwesomeForUs
Жыл бұрын
waaa so good bro
@kylek2623
Жыл бұрын
Wow.. a rare trip.. good info.
@fahrulfahmi4272
Жыл бұрын
Good content
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
🙏🏻
@PatMunang
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
I live your vlog. Keep it up
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@mohdzaki1089
Жыл бұрын
You guys went to places that nobody else would ever think of visiting....me be like....what is there to see ! 🤔
@purplelavenderland
Жыл бұрын
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
@adamzack9259
Жыл бұрын
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 ..
@hooikeatang8000
Жыл бұрын
I love your vlog.
@ojiki3w
Жыл бұрын
Very informative content.. not typical like others. Im frm perak as well. You discover so many . Keep it good work . Explore more.
@pangkiatloh4555
Жыл бұрын
Beutiful colonial era building. This building still stand since WW2. They should do some restoration for eco tourism.
@jonmath4182
Жыл бұрын
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
@ohshankly
Жыл бұрын
Off the beaten track. Boss vlog fella.
@kman3800
Жыл бұрын
Amazing nostalgic moments. Will definitely visit these small treasures. Amazing
@muhd7144
Жыл бұрын
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...
@fernsugi
Жыл бұрын
great production, i felt like i was watching a documentary at some point in the video
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
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
6 ай бұрын
my hometown ipoh is the biggest town outside the klang valley (kuala lumpur, putrajaya and selangor)
@dennischuaeowseong6565
6 ай бұрын
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.
@hijazkamalhasnan5752
Жыл бұрын
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.
@effiyusri
6 ай бұрын
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 🤟
@Yasin_Affandi
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video n for showing your explorations in Perak.
@michaelmccollister7482
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour!
@marijusofficial
Жыл бұрын
If i have had unlimited cash at this moment, i would renovate and make it better place to live in and make it affordable,so that people move in. It is quite an opportunity even,thank you guys for sharing and it is so inspiring as well.What a great documentary this needs to be shown for people to Malaysian government.Tourism must boom there,hope will save it i am sure these towns like Perak,Papan and more of them.
@FoodandFootprints
Жыл бұрын
That uncle in Tronoh was charming!
@jacksonvun8475
Жыл бұрын
I like this video, but sad to see the building is not maintaine, hope someone can bring back its former glory.
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
Hope so 🙏🏻
@whybotherha1021
Жыл бұрын
It is disappearing ..but still looks clean and good than most smaller towns and rural town in the US..
@dennischuaeowseong6565
6 ай бұрын
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.
@nutzhazel
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
You mean west coast. Yeah neither did I, this is sad
@lees7340
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
well thats because Ipoh is very close to Gopeng (around 30min). all the business/industrial are in Ipoh.
@fozil4180
Жыл бұрын
I love conten like this 👍
@palaninadeson3032
Жыл бұрын
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
@habsahsaufi
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Definitely agree! Gopeng is great!
@putihputih5447
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great vlog 🌟
@leeseeyen
Жыл бұрын
My hometown tronoh…. The young one still come back during festival season….
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
Hope so! Hope to return!!
@sangorasangora4358
Жыл бұрын
Love you all ❤️ from 🇲🇾😍
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@esprito11
Жыл бұрын
you guys really loved perak state more than other places.
@soonwaikin9735
9 ай бұрын
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.
@azlirazli7500
Жыл бұрын
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.
@bjornchew9640
Жыл бұрын
Infront the shop have a cendol store very nice
@angelenejoseph5425
Жыл бұрын
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.
@bowlampar
Жыл бұрын
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.
@azizulaman
Жыл бұрын
the best people - agree
@riz7120
Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your content, some sort of documentary vibe. Keep up the good work!
@ExploreMasSabran
Жыл бұрын
Miss u guy already
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
We're back in Malaysia soon! We came back and left again!
@ExploreMasSabran
Жыл бұрын
@@VeggiesOnTour👍👍👍
@biawak42pai
Жыл бұрын
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.
@davidchan5424
10 ай бұрын
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
@DL-Canada
Жыл бұрын
Pat a real g, walking around hot and humid Malaysia with a jacket. Don't know how you do it 😂
@azmiabdul5860
Жыл бұрын
My home town..
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
Which one?!
@onikishi00
Жыл бұрын
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
@bk1571
Жыл бұрын
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
@bashed1000
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Ok wicked! Any iconic sweets or desserts in Alor Setar? What’s the most famous Alor Setar Kuih? Cheers Saiful! Big ups!
@bashed1000
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@kltan7261
9 ай бұрын
Kampung Kepayang, a town near Gopeng is now completely gone because of the incompetency of the local council...
@mollyb7722
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
We did see it! Unfort we cut it from our video! Amazing town. are you still in Perak? Or did you move entirely?
@mollyb7722
Жыл бұрын
@@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!
@SleepyCat_Productions
Жыл бұрын
my town tronoh.. you guys missed the oldest police building still in operation in malaysia just down the road..
@pratibavelu9797
Жыл бұрын
Do visit Trolak in Perak. A town that stands still in time.
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
Noted for future! ✌️
@rizlanghazali985
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Haha would love to, Ipoh is one of our favourite secret spots in Malaysia. Chilled vibes, great food and the friendliest people!
@Az-ks9ii
Жыл бұрын
Perak is pronounced as Pare-ruck :) Also great video!
@Redmi-xu1yo
Жыл бұрын
Brader 😁 u are on Star article 📰 news bout Penang Chinese new year celebration 🎉🎉👏👍
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
Hahaaaa, we didn’t see that! 😂🤣 thought that might not get seen!
@amirularshad4882
Жыл бұрын
Hope u can go to perlis
@asyrafyap110
Жыл бұрын
😊✌👍
@penukulbesi4006
Жыл бұрын
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.🤣
@LisaDiggin4595
Жыл бұрын
this is a candu town looks like 🤣
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
Hah what does that mean?!
@BreakawayBites
Жыл бұрын
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!
@lees7340
Жыл бұрын
One of the reasons that people moved out of Papan and the nearby towns : en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982_Bukit_Merah_radioactive_pollution
@mutazarshaari1623
Жыл бұрын
It seems you guys know many beautiful places in Malaysia than us 🫣🫣
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
Ahhh we can't leave a stone unturned here
@mutazarshaari1623
Жыл бұрын
LoL 😆
@ashtriana1
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
I read this! Sad really! Hopefully more people will go!
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
I read this! Sad really! Hopefully more people will go!
@trisharamani8292
Жыл бұрын
Come to batu gajah
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
Next time!!
@trisharamani8292
Жыл бұрын
@@VeggiesOnTour ❤️❤️❤️
@ryankitt3501
Жыл бұрын
Omg 23:29 something went into the abandon building?
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
Haha!! I think it was a human unfort, unless it’s a ghost…
@chinkang3566
Жыл бұрын
Even the capital city of Perak, Ipoh, doesn’t do well. These small towns would have to struggle for very long time.
@leowheng9372
Жыл бұрын
I agree.
@amirif3122
Жыл бұрын
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
@adiman6452
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
We visited her house, I covered it but it got deleted because the video was too long unfort! 😔
@keangwooichoo6138
Жыл бұрын
Papan town? Gopeng same, papan is sad looking. Tronoh omg
@hosweefatt8839
Жыл бұрын
Papan is very famous with ghost hunters paranormal seekers..... Haunted by ferocious spirit
@daudyjusoff5260
Жыл бұрын
Cowboy town still exsist in malaysia you like Jhony carason roaming the town not with horse but with car..
@hafilzam
Жыл бұрын
Papan is spooky 😆
@jonmath4182
Жыл бұрын
No. Papan is wooden pieces for eg lantai papan means wooden floor, papan satu kali lapan means 1 inch by 8 inch wood
@sally2869
Жыл бұрын
The old man with blue t shirt speaks very good English
@jonmath4182
Жыл бұрын
He sure did 👍
@cywongs
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Also amazing! Is Bidor worth a visit? Love the small towns in Perak and think they need more recognition
@cywongs
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@Juizhaigou
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Hope so! Thanks for the heads up. We’ll definitely return 🙏🏻
@zamriramli9261
Жыл бұрын
come to batu gajah to see calies castle
@jonmath4182
Жыл бұрын
Kelly's laaaa... 🤦♂️
@bjornchew9640
Жыл бұрын
Now Gopeng moving to eco travel
@Noor3368
Жыл бұрын
next research about Malayan Insurgency especially in Perak
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
Oh I know about it, the communist insurgency right?
@Noor3368
Жыл бұрын
@@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
@vincentchin88
Жыл бұрын
First person I heard doesn't like cendol.
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha true
@krishnanjunior2146
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 Yeah very rare to hear if a Malaysian doesn't like cendol lol
@sktoh4469
Жыл бұрын
Your wife is beautiful. 😁
@VeggiesOnTour
Жыл бұрын
🙏🏻😂
@ashtriana1
Жыл бұрын
Its pay-ruck
@askarsepoi
Жыл бұрын
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 ..
@HijjazAzwan
Жыл бұрын
The right pronouns for Perak should sound like when you says “Pay Rack” not “Pur Rack”
@zamriramli9261
Жыл бұрын
now leave. because chinise new year. many shop close.
@aNt1P414tAO
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@@aNt1P414tAO yes
@jonmath4182
Жыл бұрын
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!
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