PRECIOUS TELUK INTAN: February 2011

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Where is this Teluk Intan??

Teluk Intan is a town located in the state of Perak in Malaysia. It is the largest town in Hilir Perak district and third largest town in the state of Perak with an estimated population of around 110,000.

In the early days, the town was known as Teluk Mak Intan, after a female Mandailing trader. It was here that the Perak rulers held court from 1528 until Kuala Kangsar became the royal town in 1877.

During the British protectorate era, the named was changed to Teluk Anson (Anson Bay), in honour of a British Officer and lastLieutenant-Governor of Penang, Major-General Sir Archibald Edward Harbord Anson who drew the plan of the modern township in 1882.

In 1982 during the centenary of the town's establishment, the name was changed again to Teluk Intan (Diamond Bay) by the Sultan of Perak. The town has a number of colonial buildings and Chinese shophouses together with modern buildings and a few shopping.

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How to get there??

There are 5 roads flock to the town of Teluk Intan

1. From the Toll Plaza, Tapah, Tapah Road, Chenderong Center and Elephant Village.

2. From the Toll Plaza and Kuala Lumpur Bidor.

3. Toll Plaza, Kuala Lumpur and Kampar.

4. Overview of the Forest, Besut and Bagan Datoh and Klang.

5. From Sitiawan and Lumut via Highway Kayan.

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Public Transport at Teluk Intan

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Itinerary Public Transport in Teluk Intan

Lumut, Teluk Intan

Transnational Coach Services
From Lumut	Ke Teluk Intan	Time Travel	Fare
Bus Stop No.3 Jalan Raja Muda Musa Tel: 05-6837745 / 05-6838149	Teluk Intan Bus Station, Bandar Baru Teluk Intan Tel: 05-6223943	9.00am, 11.00am, 2.00pm, 5.00pm, 7.00pm, 8.00pm Duration: 1 hour	RM6.30

Teluk Intan - Kuala Lumpur

Transnational Coach Services
From Teluk Intan	Kuala Lumpur	Time Travel	Fare
Bus Teluk Intan, Bandar Baru Teluk Intan Tel: 05-6223943	Jalan Duta Bus Station, Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-2013459 / 03-62013463	5.00am, 7.30am, 8.00am, 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.00am, 12.00nn, 1.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm, 5.00pm, 6.00pm, 7.00pm, 10.00pm Duration: 3 hours	RM10.90

From Ipoh - Teluk Intan

· Station: Medan Kidd

· Company: Ipoh - Telok Anson Express Sdn Bhd

· Time: Every hour from 7am - 7pm

· Fare: Adult - RM5.85 Child - 2.8

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Attractions all around Teluk Intan

Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan

One of the town attractions is a Leaning Tower erected in 1885 by a Chinese builder, Mr. Leong Choon Cheong. It started to tilt four years after its construction finished due to an underground stream. The tower was originally used as a water tower supplying the area of the town. It had a clock at the top, which still rings every 15 minutes. The tower also served as a beacon to guide ships into Teluk Intan Port. Currently it is a local tourist attraction, and no longer stores water. The area around the tower was paved with bricks and became a plaza. The main street at the centre of Teluk Intan, Jalan Ah Cheong, is named after Leong Choon Cheong to commemorate his contribution.

GPS Coordinates: 4°1.544′N, 101°1.133′E

Batu Tenggek (War Memorial)

Another attraction is the 'Batu Tenggek' (Sitting Boulder) which is situated at a junction in the town centre. The rock was believed to be placed by a British soldier and was a size of a matchbox. Over the years, the small rock grew bigger until it reached the size of a boulder. Upon closer inspection, crystal-like substances can be seen throughout the rock's surface. As crystals have expanding properties, this might explain the growing nature of the stone. This boulder is now part of a local war memorial built to commemorate World War I and World War II. The plaque on the memorial carries a line from Laurence Binyon's famous poem, "For the Fallen":

Hock Soon Temple

There is also a famous temple complex in Teluk Intan, known as Hock Soon Keong (Hock Soon Temple). The origins of the temple are unknown, while the main temple building (not the original one) was constructed in 1883, as indicated by a legend painted on the building. Hock Soon Temple was the centerpoint of all Hokkien Chinese in Teluk Intan during the British colonial era. The local Hokkien people would congregate at the temple to solve all problems, from giving aid to the poor to solving fights between clans. The local Hokkien people used to select three local Hokkiens, usually businessmen and famous men to settle their problems. The temple was built with Southern Chinese architecture, the most notable feature being the beautifully decorated upturned eaves. There is also a century old mosque just opposite the temple, which is frequently mentioned as a typical depiction of religious harmony in Malaysia.