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RM1 Billion Urban Forest in Ipoh to Transform Perak Into International Tourism Destination

An 84-acre urban forest development worth over RM1 billion in Ipoh's Tambun area is poised to reposition Perak from a domestic to an international tourism destination, integrating hospitality, food and beverage, and retail sectors.

By Azizah Rahman · 29 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Ipoh's MATTA Connect Success Signals New Era for Regional Tourism Beyond Kuala Lumpur

MATTA Connect 2026 in Ipoh proves that world-class tourism events can succeed outside Malaysia's capital, aligning with the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign's goal to distribute tourism growth more equitably across the nation.

By Azizah Rahman · 1 Aug 2026 · 4 min read