via The Star, 24 March 2023: There are several iconic buildings in Ipoh that were constructed in the early 20th century that are not being maintained properly. Despite this, Ipoh has been experiencing a renaissance in recent years with art-cafes popping up in period houses and century-old buildings finding new life as restaurants and hotels.
SEVERAL heritage buildings located in Ipoh should be preserved, refurbished and turned into tourist destinations, a heritage advocate has said.
Non-governmental organisation (NGO) Ipoh City Watch president Professor Richard Ng said there were several iconic buildings, some unoccupied and some used as business premises, that were not being maintained properly.
The former Ipoh city councillor said it would be a good idea for the authorities to gazette such buildings to preserve their architectural and historical legacy.
He cited buildings such as the Foong Seong Building in Jalan Laxamana, the Ma Jie House and the old Ruby Cinema, both located in Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, and Dr Wu Lien Teh’s clinic in Jalan Sultan Idris Shah.
