Ipoh, Now and Then.
February 11th, 2010
Distinctive and mineral rich limestone outcrops surround Ipoh city.
Limestone outcrops dot the Kinta Valley in Perak. The capital city, Ipoh, is surrounded by these geological features. These natural structures, formed over millions of years, greet you as you enter or exit. The geology of this area was and still is its natural assets. Tin was like its gold. Ipoh was a place tin and its peoples built.
The history of Ipoh was a continuing fight over tin and other natural resources. Today, the battle is over the governing of the state and what’s left of its natural heritage and its peoples – for those in power to exploit. This week’s news, from the Federal Court, that the people of Ipoh will not be given a second chance to decide their own government but instead have been forced to accept one they didn’t elect, is another dark chapter of its history.
How can the people of Perak deal with the present situation in Perak? Over the last weekend, Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia brought some useful ideas to more than 120 participants in Ipoh. At that forum, they got to know about the history of the struggle of all Malaysians against their rulers and those in power, then and now.
Here is my video of some of the highlights of the event.
The citizens of Malaysia have the right to live in freedom, dignity and fraternity.
Remembering all the deaths and sorrows of our fellow human beings all over the world, due to the military and civilian conflicts. Hoping we may find a more peaceful way to settle our warfare.
"The world has enough for everyone's need but not everyone's greed." Mahatma Gandhi
This exhibition at KLPac from 17August to 13 September 2009 tel: KLPac 03 4047 9010
Our last exhibition was in November, 2008, at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Thanks for the video, Victor. You really put a lot of work into it.
April 17th, 2010 at 6:04 am
Aloha Victor
I’ll share this entry with friends living here on the Big Island from Ipoh.
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I would like to send Wayne’s memoir to you. Please connect when you have time.
January 30th, 2011 at 6:20 am
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