Prioritise walkways, not carparks

By Ivan Loh

THERE was a plan to build a RM15mil multi-storey parking and commercial complex at Jalan Panglima in Ipoh Old Town, Perak.

The project was first announced in 2023 to address the parking and traffic congestion in the area and boost the tourism hotspot in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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Ipoh Old Town , RM15mil multi-storey parking , Private Financing Initiative , Visit Malaysia 2026 , parking congestion , Low Carbon City , Walkable City , shuttle services , elevated sheltered walkways , Saloma Link Bridge
Ivan Loh

Ivan Loh

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