Travel Guide

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:
10:00am to 04:00pm

Government departments:
08:00am to 05:00pm

Shop Hours:
10:00am to 10:00pm