‘Ipoh’s ranking justified’


The city council is aiming for Ipoh to be a low-carbon city by 2030.

IPOH’s ranking in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index is a fair assessment, says retired photographer Chen Chee Kong,

“We have to understand what we have now and what we can do. The problem with a lot of Ipoh folk, especially those who are elderly, is their mindset which sees things negatively instead of looking at opportunities. I believe there are many good things happening in this city.

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