Kota Ngah Ibrahim — Attraction in Perak

Ngah Ibrahim fort. One of the richest man in Perak in the second half of the 19th century. During the Larut War he supported the Hai San, whose leader was a close friend of his father, Long Jaafar. During the Perak War, Sultan Abdullah, Ngah Ibrahim and two others together with the family and servants were exiled to the Seychelles Island in the Indian Ocean. Ngah Ibrahim's fort is his residence and a store for tin. Later the British took over the property and made it into a Malay teachers training college. The college was opened in 1913 by Sultan Idris Shah and closed 10 years later where the students moved to the Sultan Idris Training College at Tanjung Malim. The house became a primary school and now made...

Good museum that is clean and informative. Learn about the history of this area and the owner of the house. There is a footpath leading to the Speedy house. Do note that shoes must be off when going upstairs. It’s free. I came by bus 77 from terminal Taiping, rm1.70, the driver let me alight outside the muzium. When returning, wait at the main road where you alighted. Note that bus don’t enter Taman Matang. Trust me cause I waited and saw the buses...

I went here last week for girl guide trip. However, we were not allowed to go in by the guard, renovation purpose he said but no trace of renovation work seen...such a shame because as far as I know, there are interesting exhibition inside. Underrated place and not many people know about this place so I hope responsible people should take note about this and improve for the sake of our own...