From sleepy city to international draw


Tourist magnet: Ipoh’s mix of old world charm and modern attractions has proven popular with tourists the world over.

PETALING JAYA: In the past, many youths risked being laughed at whenever they told people that they were from Ipoh.

This even brought about the term Ipoh ma-li (I come from Ipoh), said Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) president Datuk Tan Kok Liang.

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