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MAC2010 Venue: Impiana Casuarina, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Date: 20 - 23 May 2010 | |
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Introduction 
Being the richest place for tin mining at Kinta Valley, Perak is said to have its name after the silvery of the tin hence the name Perak meaning silver in Malay. Immigrants came hovering in Ipoh where the tin is built in the capital of Perak. Perak was once known as ‘City of Millionaires’, where many Cantonese and Hakka started rooting here since the 19th century in hope of growing rich with tins. After all, Perak was the tin monopoly at the moment.
Perak Food Guide When it comes to food, there is no doubt that Perak ranks among as one of the top few states in Malaysia to having possess the best food in town. There are simply just too many choices of food for you to choose from and savour once you step into Perak. While many would say there is not enough time to finish visiting a place in just one day – in Perak you would hear there is just not enough time for you to finish trying out all the food that the place has to offer. You’ll see for yourself what this means when you’re actually in Perak! 
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Perak Culture Believe it or not, apart from its many famous historical sites, Perak is also famous for its handicrafts. Many Perak locals make and sell handicrafts for a living. Most of these products produced are mainly targeted as souvenir purposes, so if you’re here on a holiday, be sure to make a visit to these shops and see for yourself how interesting these crafts are. And of course, a visit to the many historical sites in Perak is one sure way of saying – “I’ve been to Perak!” 
Recreation in PerakPerak is one of the many places that you’ll find an abundance of recreational activities while you’re there. From theme parks to nature reserves to zoological gardens, you’ll have a hard time deciding which of these places you want to visit first. But rest assured, whatever you choose, you won’t regret it as Perak will give you all the fun that you’ll ever need during your stay there. So what are you waiting for – let’s get adventurous! Nightlife in Perak 
While the clubbing and pub scene in Perak may not be as lively as those in Kuala Lumpur and other big cities, but fret not because you’ll still be able to enjoy the nightlife here as there are quite a few bars, pubs and clubs that you can go to.
There are places which you can just sit back and relax, while there are those which you can simply just let your hair down and dance the night away. They say you’ll never get bored in Perak – and this statement is exceptionally true! |
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MAC 2010 For further information, please contact The Secretariat (Alice Leong, Clariss Chow, Audrey Cheng) Tel: 03-7494 3688 Email: mac.2010@ymail.com |
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