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    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:49:03 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Prison, Taiping</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/178428.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Taiping Prison was established in 1879 - the first ever prison in Malaysia and another first for the town.
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  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:11:39 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Perak Museum, Taiping</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[Located along Jalan Museum, the Perak Museum was built in 1883. The country’s oldest museum has displays almost 3000 artefacts on zoology, pre-history, economy and ethnology. It contains an impressive collection of archaeological treasures like ancient weapons, aboriginal implements and ornaments that reflect Perak’s rich historical heritage.

Useful link :: http://www.virtualmalaysia.com/destination/perak%20museum.html]]></description>
  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:54:24 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Bukit Merah Laketown</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/178407.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Bukit Merah Laketown. Surrounded by lush greenery and fronting one of Malaysia's largest 7,000 acres fresh water lake, the resort is only a 3 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur and easily reached just off the Bukit Merah toll exit along the North-South Expressway.
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  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>District Office, Taiping</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[This colonial building houses the district office and land office for the District og Larut, Matang and Selama. One should see it at night when lighted. ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Peng Aun Kopitiam</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/166726.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Near old-styled kopitiam. Serves good kopi ais (iced-coffee). Great home-cook styled chinese food. You gotta try their inchi-kabin chicken (Peranakan deep fried chicken), best in town. 

Useful links : 1. Recipe :: http://recipes.bhg.com/recipes/recipedetail.jsp?recipeId=mem1747800000

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  <pubDate>Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:55:24 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>HongKong Shanghai Bank/Meridien Hotel</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/163032.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[This building houses the HSBC Bank and Meridien Hotel. The hotel has plenty of parking, a coffee house, a Chinese restaurant and 2-star hotel setting. Rooms are decent and not great. Used to have a disco.
Nearby is a burnt-out cinema :: The Mandarin.
In the close vicinity are two Indian temples, a church, numerous lawyer offices, clinics and a medical centre, numerous food establishments. ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:05:11 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Olden Days Kopitiam</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/163028.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[One of two Olden Days Kopitiam in town. This one serves fusion food like chicken chop, mee soup, roti bakar (toast) etc. Food not really to scream about and the tables and chairs are not old kopitiam-like. But do give it a try. Wifi said to be available and the menu is halal.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:56:31 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Taiping Buddhist Association</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/162072.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Buddhist ssociatin Taiping. Buddhists come ere tooffer prayers on auspicious days :: the 1st and 15th days of the lunar month.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:26:23 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Taiping Zoo</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/161196.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ 'Taman Mergastua Sultan Idris Shah' or the Taiping Zoo, which is located at the Lake Gardens in Taiping, is the only Zoo in the North of Peninsular Malaysia. Covering an area of 34 acres, the Taiping Zoo has embarked on an expansion programme which includes the building of new &quot;Open Concept&quot; animal enclosures. These enclosures which take into consideration the natural habitat of the respective animal, has been favourably received by the public-both for its inherent beauty and thoughtful design.


Taiping Zoo is currently home to more than 180 species of animals totalling - 1,300 individuals. These include Tigers, Lions, Elephants, Hippopotamus, Giraffes, Hornbills, Orang Utans and others.

A nightsafari is available for viewing the norturnal animals.

Useful link :: http://www.zootaiping.gov.my/frame-aboutus.html]]></description>
  <pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Lake Gardens</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/161189.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Taiping Lake Garden has been operational since 1880. It was built on an old mining land and today plays host to a variety of plants, flowers, trees, birds and a dazzling variety of insects. The old mining pool has become the crown jewel - the lake.

These 64 hectares of exuberant green turf, trees and plants portray the good sense of environmental rehabilitation and preservation. The clean and well-maintained Lake Garden encompasses a lake, a recreational park and a Japanese garden. Together with the nearby golf course and zoo, this whole area forms the green lung of Taiping.

The lake garden is the perfect place to escape from the petrol fumes and stress of city living, a haven to rejuvenate the spirits. The people of Taiping are very lucky for they have an ideal location for an evening stroll under the cool and shady trees. Mother Nature could not have provided better.Taiping Lake Garden has been operational since 1880. It was built on an old mining land and today plays host to a variety of plants, flowers, trees, birds and a dazzling variety of insects. The old mining pool has become the crown jewel - the lake.

These 64 hectares of exuberant green turf, trees and plants portray the good sense of environmental rehabilitation and preservation. The clean and well-maintained Lake Garden encompasses a lake, a recreational park and a Japanese garden. Together with the nearby golf course and zoo, this whole area forms the green lung of Taiping.

The lake garden is the perfect place to escape from the petrol fumes and stress of city living, a haven to rejuvenate the spirits. The people of Taiping are very lucky for they have an ideal location for an evening stroll under the cool and shady trees. Mother Nature could not have provided better.
Interesting Links :: 1. http://www.worldisround.com/articles/144196/
2.http://www.worldisround.com/travel/index.html?f]]></description>
  <pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:01:44 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Public Bank</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/161184.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Taiping branch of one of the most efficient banking group in Malaysia. Has 24hour ATM services.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 18:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Panorama Hotel</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/161181.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Popular 2star hotel in town. Also houses a supermarket. Right in the heart of Taiping town. Historical clock tower nearby. Within walking distances of all one's needs,]]></description>
  <pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 18:45:29 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Banding Island Resort, East-West Highway</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/160793.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ Banding Island Resort is a gateway located on a man made island in Lake Temenggor, Northern of Perak. This sanctuary sits amidst the aura of a million year old tropical rainforest and has the Belum forest nearby.
The resort is a accessible via East-West Highway which stretches from Gerik, Perak to Jeli, Kelantan. It is about 40km eastward from Gerik.
It is an good location for a short stop when going on the E-W highway. Here is where most travellers take a p-break and a makan break. There is also a petrol station nearby.   The beauty and tranquility of the areas surrounding the resort makes one feels a part of nature. ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:02:51 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Malay College, Kuala Kangsar--Royal Town</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/160787.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[The Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK), sometimes dubbed &quot;the Eton of the East&quot;, is a premier residential school in Malaysia. It is an all-boys and all-Malay school located in the royal town of Kuala Kangsar, Perak. Author Anthony Burgess used to teach year for a period of time. 
MCKK was the brainchild of Mr R J Wilkinson, then Inspector of Schools for the Federated Malay States. In a letter to the Resident-General dated 24th February 1904 he wrote about &quot;establishing at a suitable locality in the F.M.S., a special residential school for the education of Malays of good family and for the training of Malay boys for admission to certain branches of Government service&quot;.
MCKK was established on 2nd January, 1905, it was originally known as the Malay Residential School of Kuala Kangsar.
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  <pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:50:12 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>KE VII Primary School</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/159203.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[KE VII Primary School, original site of the Taiping Railway Station.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:43:13 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Railway Station</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/159196.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[The Taiping Railway Station was built in 1885 to facilitate the transfer of tin to Port Weld in Penang which was then the main point for shipping it out of the country. Before the “iron horse” came into service for this purpose, elephants were used to carry the ore along jungle trails.
The current site of the town’s railway station is not its original location. The old station formerly sat on the land which is today occupied by the King Edward VII Primary School.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Chinese Recreation Club</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/159185.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[One of the oldest club house in Taiping. Building is relatively new. Has a swimming pool, gym, tennis courts and slot machines. ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:33:57 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>St George's School</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/159177.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Missionary School ran previously by the Catholic Brothers. ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Kem Tahan Kamunting</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/154925.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[A camp for those who cannot be bought to the courts. A 'recreation place' for those who potentially are security risks. A place for those marked ISA.]]></description>
  <pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:12:55 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Tesco Taiping</title>
  <link>http://en.nomao.com/137229.html</link>
  <description><![CDATA[First shopping mall in Taiping. Opened 25th Oct 2007]]></description>
  <pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 10:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
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