Learn about Perak's coffee history at this new heritage centre in Ipoh


A street view of the recently launched three-storey heritage centre in Ipoh known as the OldTown Heritage Centre in Jalan Panglima. Photo: Handout

A beautifully restored colonial building on Ipoh's Jalan Panglima is now ready to welcome visitors and coffee enthusiasts.

The three-storey building features a heritage gallery, which puts together the story of the "kopitiam" chain, OldTown White Coffee and also Perak's coffee history.

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