Urban Growth
- Ipoh remains the largest urban center, population ≈909,000 in 2023.
(Bernama, 2023) – Read here
Industrial Expansion
- Growth in manufacturing, especially electrical & electronics, machinery, automotive.
(InvestPerak, 2023) – Read here
Infrastructure Project
- West Ipoh Span Expressway (WISE) connecting Kampar–Ipoh–Kuala Kangsar expected to boost logistics and housing demand.
(MIDF, 2022) – Read here
*Click on the link below to know more.
Tambun
Resurrecting land via Tourism & Industrial development
- Famous in History: Mining, Kopisan (coffee cultivation- has moved to Gopeng)
- Famous Retreat & Tourism: Sunway Lost World, Pomelo plantation, Meru Valley Golf Resort, Mount Korbu, Haven Resort
- Shopping Centre: Aeon Klebang Mall, Mydin, Sunway Shopping Mall (coming soon), TF Value Mart
Residential Area (By Zone):
- Zon 1 (Hulu Kinta): Khantan, Kuang, Kampong Chik Zainal, Kampung Ulu Chemor, Tanah Hitam, Changkat Kinding, Hospital Bahagia, Bandar Baru Putra
- Zon 2 (Tambun): Tanjong Rambutan Utara, Tanjong Rambutan Barat, Kampung tersusun, Batu 8, Pakatan Jaya, Taman Pakatan Jaya, Taman Perpaduan, Kampung Tersusun Batu 5, Jalan Tambun, Tambun, Bandar Sunway, Kawasan Polis Hutan, Tanjong Rambutan.
- Zon 3 (Chemor): Kampong Ulu Chepor, Kuala Kuang, Chemor Indah, Pekan Chemor
- Zon 4 (Manjoi): Kampong Sungai Kati, Kampong Datuk Ahmad Said Tambahan 2 Selatan, Tun Terang, Kampung Sangai Tapah, Taman Keledang Jaya, Kampong Tengku Hussein, Kampong Seberang Majoi, Germuda.
- Zon 5 (Meru): Meru, Meru Raya, Taman Jati, Kelabang, Kampng Chepor Dalam
*Industry Areas*
Industri ringan dti, Kwsn. Perindustrian Ringan Kanthan Maju, Industri Kanthan, Desa Perindustrian Putra, Kawasan Perindustrian Ringan Jelapang Maju, Kawasan Perindustrian Taman Meru, Kawasan Perindustrian IGB, Kawasan Perindustrian Jln. Kuala Kangsar, (Jati Pembinaan), Perindustrian Klebang Maju, Zon Perdagangan Bebas Kinta, Kawasan Perindustrian Klebang Industry, Perindustrian Perak Hi-Tec (Silver Valley), Perindustrian Sin Yoong Seng, Perindustrian Ringan Chemor Jaya
Batu Gajah
Gateway to connect Kinta Valley to Ipoh Lumut Highway
- Famous in History: Mining (river port), the Indian Settlement village
- Famous Recreational & Tourism: Kinta Golf Club, Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Course, Kellie’s Castle, Bukit Kledang
- Shopping Centre: TF Value Mart
Residential Area (By Zone):
- Zon 18 (Silibin): Jelapang Tengah, Bukit Kledang, Taman Pertama,Taman Rishah
- Zon 19 (Jelapang): Silibin, Jelapang, Jelapang Selatan, Jelapang Barat, Jelapang Utara, Jelapang Timor
- Zon 20 (Menglembu): Lahat, Bukit Merah Selatan, Bukit Merah Barat Daya, Bukit Merah Tengah, Bukit Merah Barat, Bukit Merah Timor, Menglembu Selatan, Menglembu Barat, Menglembu Lama, Bandar Baru Menglembu, Awana
*Industry Areas*
Kawasan Perindustrian Ringan Silibin, Kawasan Perindustrian Silibin, Kawasan Perindustrian Jalan Jelapang , Pusat Perniagaan Pertama, Perindustrian: Zon Perindustrian Bebas Jelapang @ Silvervillage, Kawasan Perindustrian Jalan Jelapang, Kawasan Perusahaan Menglembu Suria, Kawasan Perusahaan Menglembu, Perindustrian Ringan Menglembu Timur, Kawasan Perindustrian Menglembu Impian, Kawasan Perindustrian Menglembu Impiana, Industri Rima, Kawasan Industri Bukit Merah, Industri Perabot Putera, Industri Alfaj, Industri Negarajaya, Industri Menglembu Jaya, Industri Chandran Jaya, Industri Sutera Maju, Pusat Perniagaan Menglembu Suria, Pusat Perniagaan Menglembu, Pasar Borong, Abbatior Site
Gopeng
Strong Recreation & Eco-Tourism
- Famous in History: Mining, Chinese Miners’ War-Larut War of 1862–1873 (made peace with Pangkor Treaty of 1874.)
- Famous Retreat & Toursim: My Gopeng Resort, Tempurung Cave, Gopeng Heritage House, Gaharu Tea Valley, Taman Herba Negeri Perak, Taman Cermin
Residential Area (By Zone):
- Zon 21 (Sg. Rapat): Sungai Rapat, Rapat Jaya, Desa Pakatan, Desa Pakatan
- Zon 22 (Rapat Setia): Rapat Setia Baru, Rapat Setia, Gunung Rapat Selatan, Gunung Rapat Utara
- Zon 23 (Ampang): Sungai Rokam, Taman Ipoh Jaya, Pekan Razaki, Kampong Seri Ampang , Ampang Baharu, Taman Ampang
- Zon 24 (Simpang Pulai): Botani, Taman Taufik, Taman Bersatu, Simpang Pulai, Kampong Sengat
*Industry Areas*: NA
Ipoh Barat
Ipoh’s Famous Foods and Heritage Walk
- Famous in History: Mining
- Famous Recreational & Tourism: Gunung Lang, Kampong Kacang Puteh, Heritage Walk, DR Park & Kinta River Walk
- Shopping Centre: Ipoh Parade, Greentown Mall, Aeon Midtown Falim, Lotus
Residential Area (By Zone):
- Zon 6 (Buntong): Kampong Baru Buntong, Jalan Klian Intan, Jalan Silibin, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Taman Lim
- Zon 7 (Falim): Kampong Kacang Puteh, Desa Rishah, Falim, Jalan Sungai Pari
- Zon 8 (Fair Park): Star Park, Fair Park, Waller Court, Jalan Datuk Onn Jaafar, Jalan Bijih Timah, Jalan Cm. Yusof, Jalan Raja Ekram, Greentown
- Zon 9 (Kepayang): Kampong Pisang, Kepayang Mesjid, Gunong Lang, Gurap, Taman Che Wan
- Zon 10 (Tawas): Kampong Tawas, Kampung Tawas Utara, Tasek, Tasek Dermawan
- Zon 11 (Bercham): Bercham Selatan, Dermawan Utara, Kampong Bercham, Bercham Timor
*Industry Areas*
Medan Perindustrian Cherry, Perindustrian Viava, Taman Perindustrian Saujana, Kawasan Perindustrian Jalan Kuala Kangsar, Pusat Komersial Lang Jaya, Kawasan Perindustrian Tasek, Pusat Dagangan Tasek Mutiara, Kawasan Perindustrian Bercham
Ipoh Timur
Mature community with progressive development dynamics
- Famous in History: Mining
- Famous Recreational & Tourism: Polo Ground, Stadium Perak, Festival Walk@Ipoh, Lumba Kuda
- Shopping Centre: AEON Kinta City, AEON Station 18, Pengkalan Emas Mall, Lotus
Residential Area (By Zone):
- Zon 12 (Canning): Canning Garden Barat, Canning Garden Timor, Taman Ipoh Barat, Taman Ipoh, Simee Barat, Simee Timor, Taman Wah Keong, Taman Ipoh Timor
- Zon 13 (Taman Cempaka): Lumba Kuda, Taman Cempaka, Desa Cempaka, Taman Ipoh Selatan
- Zon 14(Pasir Pinji): Pinji Lane Selatan, Pinji Lane Utara, Pasir Pinji Utara, Pasir Pinji Selatan, Kampar Road, Housing Trust
- Zon 15 (Pasir Puteh): Taman Pengkalan Jaya, Pasir Puteh Selatan, Pasir Puteh Baru, Pasir Puteh Utara, Jalan Bendahara
- Zon 16 (Tebing Tinggi): Kampong Seri Kinta, Kuala Pari Hilir, Tebing Tinggi, Sungai Kinta, Kampong Paloh, Jalan Tun Perak, Jalan Sultan Yusof, Jalan Dato Maharaja Lela, Tebing Sungai Kinta
- Zon 17 (Pengkalan): Pengkalan Barat, Pengkalan Gate, Pengkalan Pegoh
*Commercial Areas*
Taman Teknologi Perindustrian @ Perusahaan Ipoh Garden, Kawasan Perindustrian Ringan Paloh, Medan Kidd (Terminal Bus and Baazar), Pusat Perniagaan Pengkalan Putra
References:
i.) Senarai Zon Ahli-Ahli Majlis, Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh Bagi Tempoh 16 Mac 2024 Sehingga 15 Mac 2026
ii.) orangperak.com