No 1, Persiaran Lagun Sunway 3, 31150 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia T: +60 5 210 7777 F: +60 5 210 7778
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Perak is a state in Malaysia and lies on the north-east of the peninsular. Its capital, Ipoh, is famous historically for its tin-mining activities. Today, Perak is more renowned for its wide offering of local cuisines, as well as a developing eco-tourism industry set among its vast limestone hills, waterfalls and picturesque rivers.

Population: 2.4 million with a diverse mix of Malay, Chinese and Indians.

Time Zone: GMT +8 hours

Languages: Bahasa Malaysia is the official language, but English is widely spoken, apart from Chinese dialects and Tamil.

Voltage: 220/240 volts

Mobile Phones: GSM 1800.

Local calling code: 05

Common business hours:
Banking Hours: 10am to 4pm
Government departments: 8am to 5pm
Shop Hours:10am to 10pm