Ipoh – When Tin was King!
“Tin gave Ipoh more millionaires than any other town; it gave her confidence and vibrancy; it gave her a soul”
As the author puts it, this book tells the story of “Ipoh’s Golden Age” which present-day folk “take pride in”. Launched yesterday, this book is written by Dr Ho Tak Ming featuring a foreword by Emeritus Professor Dr Wang Gungwu. ‘Ipoh When Tin was King’ is published by the Perak Academy. It is available at the Perak Academy office and leading bookstores. The official price is RM120, but I believe a discount of RM20 is available if you buy at the office.
I am advised by Dr Ho that overseas customers, or those who cannot obtain the book (ISBN 978-983-42500-2-7) in their local bookshops, should write to his agent Mr. Steven Yong of Horizon Books email address steven_horizon@wismaytt.com and he will make arrangements to send the book to you.
Dear sirs,
I would like to buy “IPOH WHEN TIN WAS KING”
I live in France. Could you kindly tell me if you can sell me the book and the price including the cost of mail to send it ? I would like to pay by VISA card.
Thank you in advance for your answer. Best regards an wishes for the new year
I am the niece of the late Captain M.S. Leong and am very pleased to hear that Dr. Ho has written several passages concerning my greatgrandfather, Leong Fei and my greatgrandmother. Unfortunately, I am unable to procure the book via Amazon. I am writing a book concerning Leong Eng Khean and Chow Yoon Soo (Leong Ming Sen’s mother)and would like to thank Dr. Ho for including my uncle in his book. The book I am writing is meant for my grandchildren as well as the other decendents of Leong Eng Khean and Chow Yoon Soo. Is there anyway I could contact Dr. Ho and where can I buy the book? Thank you.
Thank you both for visiting ipohWorld. I shall pass your requests on to Dr Ho tomorrow with your contact details and ask him to contact you direct. We know him well and many of the photographs in his book came from our collection.
You may also be interested to see the small article we have on Leong Fee at http://www.ipohworld.org/search8/result.asp?strid=535. We still have more to enter about your great grandfather on our database at some stage.
I’d like to purchase “When tin was king”. Is it in stock and where can I buy it please?
Hi Robin, welcome to ipohWorld.
If you live in Malaysia the book is available at MPH and Popular Bookstore.
But should you be overseas the best way to get it would be to contact Steven Yong, the publishing agent at steven_horizon@wismaytt.com.
Happy reading, but while you are waiting have a look at our searchable database at http://www.ipohworld.org. There is a wealth of local information there.
TO Dr Ho Tak Ming: I have read your book “Ipoh when tin was king” It is very comprehensive and factual. My great grandfather was included. Would you be writing a sequel to your present book to include the second generation pioneers in Ipoh and perhaps include the development of Chinese language schools in Ipoh. A sequel “Ipoh built on tin” would be very interesting to read for future generations to come.
Dear All, I am of course researching on Ipoh all the time but if that would lead to another book, it’s too early to tell.
With regards, Tak Ming.
Dear Dr. Ho,
I am currently researching my family tree and your book has been extremely helpful. I am wondering how I can possibly find out Towkay Lau Ek Ching’s birthplace, who his parents were, his education, siblings. He is my greatgrandfather on my maternal side.
Also you noted that Chin Sem Lin had some children that were adopted. Is there anyway of finding out which ones were. He is my paternal grandmother’s dad. Would you happen to know where his tombstone is? I remember going to a Chinese cemetery as a very young child so everything is a bit of a blur.
How can I access the birth death and marriage registry in Malaysia? Thanks for your work!
Yours sincerely
Kemmy