"Kinta Valley" #2 The Book by Khoo Salma Nastion and Abdur-Razzaq Lubis

A village on the Kinta River .. could it be early Ipoh / Old Town?

This is a village on the Kinta River. Notice all the roofs are made of atap. Could it be that this was the part of Ipoh/ Old Town that was destroyed when it caught fire in the early 20^th century and was rebuilt again by the British Administration with brick shop houses.          

Could it be on Treacher Street now known as Jalan Bijeh Timah. The specific spot is probably the old wet market at Patrick Street in close proximity with Jalan Bijeh Timah, Kinta Heights, Paloh Ku Miu temple and dry/salted food shops.

Is the above photo authentic. Well i got it off the new 'KINTA VALLEY' book 2 when i met Abdur-Razzaq Lubis when i met him recently in July.

Abdur-Razzaq Lubis holding Kinta Valley #2 in July ....

I bought the 1^st Kinta Valley book close to 18 years ago written by Razak and Khoo Salma Nasution. I reach for it each time I need to know more of a village in the valley and is a treasure.

Abdur-Razzaq Lubis and Khoo Salma Nasution with their 1st Kinta Valley book 

It is timely that they’ve come out with the 2^nd book as the valley is now changed drastically with new developments evident in the Valley and the state. The book is scheduled in November. Christmas will be interesting this year.

JAG