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Taiping Railway Station
The Taiping railway station (; Jawi alphabet, Jawi: ستيسين کريتاڤي تايڤيڠ) is a Malaysian train station located at and named after the town of Taiping, Perak, Taiping, Perak. Malaysia's first railway station was situated in Taiping and was opened in 1885 when the Taiping-Port Weld Railway Line, Malaysia's first, was opened. The current modern station is the third railway station to be built in Taiping. It was built as part of the Railway electrification in Malaysia, Ipoh-Padang Besar Electrification and Double-Tracking Project which was completed in 2014. The station is on the West Coast Line (Malaysia), West Coast Line and is a stop for both the KTM ETS services between Segamat railway station, Segamat and Padang Besar, Malaysia, Padang Besar, and between Ipoh railway station, Ipoh and Padang Besar, Malaysia, Padang Besar since the two services commenced on 11 July 2015 and 10 July 2015 respectively, as well as the Bukit Mertajam-Padang Rengas route of the K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Coast Line (Malaysia)
The KTM West Coast railway line is a main railway line in Malaysia. It runs from close to the Malaysia–Thailand border in Perlis (where it connects with the State Railway of Thailand) to the Woodlands Train Checkpoint in Singapore. Running near parallel to the West Coast and serving the West Coast states of Peninsular Malaysia. The line is owned and used entirely by Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM). Past , the line continues on to become the Thai Southern Line, which continues up towards Hat Yai and Bangkok. The 1,151-kilometre line is busier than its east coast counterpart, the East Coast railway line since it is double tracked and electrified for most of its route and has more services. The line handles a variety of passenger train services such as KTM ETS services, KTM Intercity services, State Railway of Thailand International Express services, KTM Komuter services within the Klang Valley and the George Town Conurbation, and freight trains. Of this total length, more than 759& ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KTM ETS Railway Stations
KTM is an Austrian motorcycle, bicycle and motorsports brand that is majority-owned by Indian manufacturer Bajaj Auto and Austrian manufacturer Pierer Mobility AG. It traces its foundation to 1934 as Kronreif & Trunkenpolz Mattighofen. Today, Pierer Mobility AG operates as the manufacturer of KTM branded motorcycles, and KTM Fahrrad AG operates as the manufacturer of KTM branded bicycles. KTM is known for its off-road motorcycles (enduro, motocross and supermoto). Since the late 1990s, it has expanded into street motorcycle production and developing sports cars – namely the X-Bow. In 2015, KTM sold almost as many street as off-road bikes. History Early years In 1934, Austrian engineer Johann (Hans) Trunkenpolz (1909–1962) set up a fitter's and car repair shop in Mattighofen. In 1937, he started selling DKW motorcycles, and Opel cars the following year. His shop was known as ''Kraftfahrzeug Trunkenpolz Mattighofen'', but the name was unregistered. During the Second ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hugh Low
Sir Hugh Low, (10 May 182418 April 1905) was a British colonial administrator and naturalist. After a long residence in various colonial roles in Labuan, he was appointed as British administrator in the Malay Peninsula where he made the first trials of ''Hevea'' rubber in the region. He is often considered the first successful British administrator in the region, whose methods became models for subsequent British colonial operation in the entire South East Asia Region. He made the first documented ascent of Mount Kinabalu in 1851. Both Kinabalu's highest peak as well as the deep gully on the northern side of the mountain are named after him.Encyclopædia Britannica. Early life Low was born in Upper Clapton, England, the son of a Scottish horticulturist, also named Hugh. At an early age, he acquired botanical expertise working in the family nursery. At 20, his father sent him on a collecting expedition for orchids to Southeast Asia. He based himself in Singapore but soon joined ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Taiping Railway Station (221003) 02
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Zoo Taiping
The Zoo Taiping (English: Taiping Zoo) is a zoological park located at Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia. Established in 1961, is the only zoo in northern Malaysia. It is one of the major zoological parks in Malaysia. It covers and exhibits 1300 animals representing 180 species of fishes, birds, mammals, and reptiles. In 2003, the zoo established a night safari, opening again at nighttime hours. Animals The zoo has a collection of 1500 animals from 140 species. It also houses the largest number of stump-tailed macaques in Malaysia, which is thirteen, compared to six at Zoo Negara and five at Malacca Zoo. Some of the animals in the zoo include: ;Mammals *African lion *Agile gibbon *Agile wallaby *Angola colobus *Asian elephant *Asian golden cat *Asian palm civet *Asian small-clawed otter *Asiatic brush-tailed porcupine *Axis deer *Banded linsang *Banded palm civet *Bawean deer *Binturong *Black panther *Bornean bearded pig *Bornean orangutan * Brown lemur *Chimpanzee *C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiping Lake Gardens
The Taiping Lake Gardens () is the first public garden established during the British rule in Malaysia. The garden is located near Bukit Larut, and is equidistant to the town centre and the Taiping Zoo. History The Taiping Lake Gardens was originally a mining ground before it was established as a public garden in 1880. The idea of a public garden was the brainchild of Colonel Robert Sandilands Frowd Walker. The garden was developed by Charles Reade (town planner), Charles Compton Reade (1880–1933), who was also responsible for planning the Kuala Lumpur garden town, together with Lady Swettenham. The abandoned tin mine ground was donated by Chung Keng Quee as a recreation park for public use. In 1884 the gardens were planted with grasses, flowers, and trees; a part of the gardens was fenced, to keep bulls out.A Design Guide of Public Parks in Malaysia by Jamil Abu Bakar, Published by Penerbit UTM, 2002; ; pp. 87-92 The site was the first public garden in British Malaya, Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KTM Komuter Northern Sector
The ''KTM Komuter Northern Sector'' () is one of the five KTM Komuter services run by Malaysian rail operator Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM). The service was introduced on 11 September 2015 following the completion of the Ipoh-Padang Besar Electrification and Double-Tracking Project in December 2014, which also saw the extension of ETS services to Padang Besar from Ipoh. Currently, the KTM Komuter Northern Sector consists of two routes, namely the - route and the - route. The lines share tracks with KTM ETS services, though the Komuter services call at stations also not served by ETS. Lines, stations and rolling stock The KTM Komuter Northern Section consists of two routes: * – Line * – Line Since November 2021, the - route replaced the – route. The , and stations are common stations between the two lines. On 16 September 2023, the – route was extended southwards to . ⇄ = cross-platform interchange The train that are used to run on this track were the C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ipoh Railway Station
The Ipoh railway station is a Malaysian train station located on the heart of and named after the capital city of Ipoh, Perak. It serves as the main railway terminal for the state under ''Keretapi Tanah Melayu'' offering KTM ETS services, as well as handling freight trains. Although there are nine tracks, only four are electrified and three of the electrified tracks are used for the ETS service. The remaining six other tracks are used for freight trains. Designed by Arthur Benison Hubback, the current station was officially opened in 1917. Affectionately known as the Taj Mahal of Ipoh by its locals, the building also houses a station hotel called the Majestic Hotel. Location and locality The station is located at Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab where the road also locates the Ipoh Main Post Office, Ipoh Court Complex and also Ipoh Town Hall. Other places like Birch Memorial Clock Tower, Padang Ipoh, Tun Razak Library and State Mosque are also located nearby. This station ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Padang Besar, Malaysia
Padang Besar (Kedah Malay: ''Padang Besaq''), often abbreviated as Padang or P.B., is a border town located in the northern part of the state of Perlis in Malaysia as well as the northernmost major town in Malaysia. It is situated on the border with Songkhla province, Thailand, 35 kilometers northeast of Kangar and about 57 km southwest of Hat Yai. The town opposite Padang Besar in Thailand is also known as Padang Besar, although the locals here usually refer to the town as "Pekan Siam" or Siamese town. The town is a "shopping heaven" and popular destination for Malaysians because of the duty-free shopping complex in between the border checkpoints of the two countries. The town attracts several thousand visitors from Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand every weekend and during public holidays. Border Crossing Padang Besar is connected to Federal Route 7 and railway which lead to the border crossing into Thailand. The road and railway respectively connect directly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Segamat Railway Station
The Segamat District () or simply Segamat is a district in the Malaysian state of Johor. Segamat is also the name of the district's primary town. Segamat district is one of the three landlocked districts in Johor, the other being Kluang and Kulai. Etymology It is believed that 'Segamat' is derived from the Malay phrase '', which literally translates as 'very refreshing'. According to the local folklore, the phrase was uttered by a Bendahara during the Sultanate of Malacca upon drinking the water from the Segamat River. Geography The district is located in the northernmost part of Johor. It borders the state of Negeri Sembilan (Tampin and Jempol districts) to the northwest, the state of Pahang (Bera and Rompin districts) to the northeast, the district of Mersing to the east, the district of Kluang to the southeast, the district of Batu Pahat to the southwest and the districts of Muar and Tangkak to the west. Segamat is the primary town in the district. Other towns, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KTM ETS
The KTM ETS, commercially known as ETS (Electric Train Service), is an inter-city rail, inter-city higher-speed rail service in Malaysia operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM). The KTM ETS is the second electric train service to be operated by the Malaysian railway company after KTM Komuter, and the second inter-city rail service after KTM Intercity. Having begun operations in 2010, the ETS is the fastest metre-gauge train service in Malaysia and operates along the historical KTM West Coast Line in western Peninsular Malaysia, which has since been electrified and double-tracked. The line runs from the north at , near the border with Thailand, to in Johor. A southern extension from to , near the border with Singapore, is expected to begin operations in 2025, completing the rail electrification between the northern and southern borders. The rail service is currently operated by the KTM Intercity Division. It was previously operated by ETS Sendirian Berhad, a fully owned subsidia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
