Island and Beaches

Ipoh is the capital of this state of over 2 million people. Other main towns are Kuala Kangsar, the Royal town. Taiping was formerly the state capital but still remain one of the most visited town in this area. Lumut is the gateway to the popular Pangkor Island. The leaning tower of Malaysia is located in Teluk Intan.

Here are the key places of attractions that you may want to explore..

Pulau Pangkor

Pulau Pangkor is easily accessible by speedboat from the jetty of Lumut which takes about 30-40 minutes. This island has been developed to accommodate the many tourists that come here especially during the weekends. There are many hotels and resorts that have been established at the west coast of the island. Besides tourism, fishing and dried sea products are the main industry here. If you prefer to stay in Lumut, there are a range of budget to 3 Star accommodation that you can stay.

Teluk Batik

Teluk Batik is a coastal beach which is about 35 minutes away from the town of Lumut. This beach is popular with the locals especially during the weekends and public holidays . The place was recently refurbished with many stalls and washroom facilities for your convenience. You can swim here and take your shower at the public washrooms which are usually open until 7-8pm.

Teluk Senangin

Teluk Senangin beach is not a well established coastal beach and the facilities here are pale in comparison with Teluk Batik. However, if you are adventures and prefer a more quiet beach, Teluk Senangin is the place to go. You can swim and stay at some of the chalets here. The only 4 Star Swiss Garden and Spa hotel in this area is located within the vicinity.

Teluk Rubiah

Teluk Rubiah beach is about 30 minutes drive away from Lumut. This beach is located at Teluk Rubiah Beach and Golf Resort and one can drive there for a time of relaxation. This place is good for team building events.

(source = http://www.malaysiavacationguide.com/perak.html)

Sam Poh Tong Cave

Sam Poh Tong, discovered in 1912, is a Chinese Buddhist Temple within a natural limestone hill.

Developed by the Buddhist community and now has become an international tourist spot attracting visitors from all over the world.

Among the main attractions there are a beautifully decorated pavillion in front of the temple and a landscaped garden with a fish pool, which was awarded " The Best Landscaped garden" in Malaysia 1993.

Other than that, statues of Buddha and other deities are placed inside for respective devotees to offer prayers.

A small pathway inside the cave leads to a tortoise pond where feeding is allowed if you purchase some "Kangkong" vegetables at the entrance.
(source = http://www.perak.info/kinta/Sam_Poh_Tong_Temple.htm)

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Statement on Perak

By Anwar Ibrahim

11 May 2009, Petaling Jaya - Alhamdulillah saya menyambut baik keputusan mahkamah tinggi hari ini yang mengistiharkan Dato’ Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin selaku Menteri Besar Perak yang sah. Keputusan tersebut merupakan satu kemenangan buat rakyat dan juga sistem demokrasi di negara ini.

Keputusan hari ini membuktikan bahawa Perlembagaan merupakan undang-undang tertinggi di negara ini. Makanya adalah mustahak bagi semua institusi kerajaan untuk menghormati semangat yang termaktub dalam perlembagaan. Ini termasuklah sistem pengasingan kuasa yang secara jelas menggariskan pengasingan di antara kuasa eksekutif, kehakiman dan juga perundangan. Sejajar dengan itu adalah penting untuk kita mengiktiraf sidang bawah pokok yang berlangsung pada 3hb Mac 2009 serta segala resolusi yang diluluskan pada hari tersebut.

Bagi menyelesaikan kemelut politik di Negeri Perak, Pakatan Rakyat tuntas dengan tuntutan agar Dewan Undangan Negeri dibubarkan serta merta. Ini membolehkan rakyat menentukan kerajaan mana yang memperolehi mandat serta kepercayaan mereka melalui pilihanraya yang bakal diadakan nanti.

Kami yakin rakyat pasti memilih yang terbaik buat masa depan mereka dan negara ini. Sepanjang kemelut di Perak, Pakatan Rakyat menunjukkan iltizam untuk tetap teguh menjunjung Keluhuran Perlembagaan serta konsisten membawa Perubahan.

(Source http://mt.m2day.org/2008/content/view/21713/84/)

ANWAR IBRAHIM

KETUA PEMBANGKANG

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