Markets of Taiping, Perak

Market in Taiping, Malaysia

Taiping Wet Market

The first market built in Taiping was in 1884 and 1885. Due to the rapid growth of population in the town, there were more markets that mushroomed around the town to provide basic facilities to the folks. Below are the major markets that were constructed in 1884 until the late 1960s.

## History

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### The Old Markets

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Located at the commercial town center at the Market Square, there are two markets that built separately and separated by the Kota Road. The Old Market was built in 1884 and the New Market in 1885. Both buildings stood 220 feet in length and 60 feet in width. The buildings were built with timber pillars, concrete slab and iron roof.[1] There was an iron fountain donated by Mr Ng Boo Bee that originally stood in front of the market, many years later it was removed and replaced with a simple concrete clock tower. These markets served two different functions, one as a dry market and the other as a wet market. During the heyday, these markets were stocked with fresh vegetables, fish and meats, almost everything was available from here. The price for all goods was controlled by the government according to a report made by Sir Frank Swettenham when he served as the Acting Resident of Perak in 1884 until 1886.[2] Sir Frank Swettenham also acted as the man who responsible for the establishment of the markets, he suggested to the then British Resident of Perak, Sir Hugh Low that a market was needed as the population growth of the town was drastic. Eventually the proposal was granted, in Sir Hugh Low’s journal was written that, "the town has a good model for others, with a well maintained market for the public use". In 2023 the Local Government Development Minister, Ngo Kor Ming, announced that funds would be allocated for the restoration of the market which had suffered 'severe damage to the wooden structure', and that it would be designated as Malaysia's first national heritage market.[3]

### Pokok Assam Market

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The Pokok Assam Market is located at the New Village (Kampong Bahru) of Pokok Assam. This concrete structure market was built in 1956. This market was built to accommodate the non-Malay communities only. [citation needed]

### Simpang Market

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This concrete structure market was constructed in 1965.

### Kota Market

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### Aulong Market

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## See also

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* History of marketing
* Market place
* Pasar malam
* Pasar pagi
* Retail

## References

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1. ^ Eugene Khoo, 2007 A History of Taiping, Malaysia
2. ^ Swettenham, Sir Frank, British Malaya: An Account of the Origin and Progress of British Influence in Malaya, London, (1955)
3. ^ Mat Arif, Zahratulhayat (22 July 2023). "RM11.5mil additional allocation for restoration of Malaysia's oldest market, Taiping Market". New Straits Times.

1. Swettenham, Sir Frank, British Malaya: An Account of the Origin and Progress of British Influence in Malaya, London, (1955)
2. Eugene Khoo, 2007 A History of Taiping, Malaysia

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West Malaysia

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| Johor|

* Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple
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* Johor Bahru railway station
* Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple
* Pulau Pisang Lighthouse
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Kedah|

* HSBC Building
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* Sungai Petani clock tower
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Kelantan|

* Istana Batu
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* Kampung Laut Mosque

Kuala Lumpur|

* Buddhist Maha Vihara
* Coliseum Theatre
* DBKL City Theatre
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* National Mosque of Malaysia
* National Textile Museum
* Pasar Seni
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* Sultan Abdul Samad Building
* St. John's Cathedral
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Malacca|

* Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
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* Cape Rachado Lighthouse
* Fortress of Malacca
* Kampung Hulu Mosque
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* Malay and Islamic World Museum
* Malaysia Architecture Museum
* Malaysia Youth Museum
* Middelburg Bastion
* Poh San Teng Temple
* Proclamation of Independence Memorial
* Stadthuys
* St. John's Fort
* St. Paul's Church
* St. Peter's Church
* Straits Chinese Jewellery Museum
* Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple
* Tamil Methodist Church
* Tranquerah Mosque
* Undan Island Lighthouse

Negeri Sembilan|

* Istana Ampang Tinggi
* Istana Seri Menanti
* Seremban railway station

Pahang|

* All Souls' Church
* Sri Marathandavar Bala Dhandayuthapani Alayam
* Sultan Abu Bakar Museum

Penang|

* Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple
* Bank of China Building
* Cenotaph
* Church of the Risen Christ
* City Hall
* Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
* Church of the Assumption
* Church of the Immaculate Conception
* Dhammikarama Burmese Temple
* Eastern & Oriental Hotel
* Foo Tye Sin Mansion
* Fort Cornwallis
* Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse
* George Town Dispensary building
* Goddess of Mercy Temple
* Hin Bus Depot
* Holy Spirit Cathedral
* HSBC Building
* India House
* Jade Emperor God Temple
* Jalan Baru Sri Muniswarar Temple
* Jubilee Clock Tower
* Kapitan Keling Mosque
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* OCBC Building
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* Penang Islamic Museum
* Penang Masonic Temple
* Penang State Assembly Building
* Pinang Peranakan Mansion
* Penang Town Hall
* Seri Mutiara
* Thean Kong Thnuah Temple
* Snake Temple
* Seri Teratai
* Sri Mahamariamman Temple
* St. Anne's Church
* St. George's Church
* Suffolk House
* War Memorial Park
* Wat Buppharam
* Wat Chayamangkalaram
* Woodville

Perak|

* Al-Ghufran Royal Mausoleum
* All Saints' Church
* Church of St. Anthony of Padua
* Dutch Fort
* Ipoh railway station
* Ipoh Town Hall
* Kellie's Castle
* Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan
* Panglima Kinta Mosque
* Perak State Museum
* Sam Poh Tong Temple
* Taiping Hospital
* Ubudiah Mosque

Perlis|

* Alwi Mosque

Selangor|

* Alaeddin Mosque
* Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Klang
* Hatter's Castle
* Istana Bandar
* One Fathom Bank Lighthouse
* Sri Sunderaraja Perumal Temple
* Sri Sithi Vinayagar Temple
* Sultan Sulaiman Mosque
* Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery
* Wat Chetawan

Terengganu|

* Abidin Mosque
* Duyong Old Fort
* Ho Ann Kiong Temple
* Istana Maziah
* Rumah Warisan Haji Su
* Tian Hou Gong Temple

Memorials
and monuments|

* Al-Ghufran Royal Mausoleum
* Birch Memorial Clock Tower
* Cenotaph
* Cheras War Cemetery
* Hang Jebat Mausoleum
* Hang Li Poh's Well
* Hang Tuah's Well
* Heroes' Mausoleum
* Kedah Royal Mausoleum
* Kelantan Royal Mausoleum
* Kris Monument
* Kuala Klawang Memorial
* Lord Murugan Statue
* Mahmoodiah Royal Mausoleum
* Melaka Warrior Monument
* Sultan Abdul Samad Mausoleum
* Tomb of Sultan Mahmud Shah II
* Millennium Monument
* National Monument
* Old Protestant Cemetery
* Pahang Old Royal Mausoleum
* Seri Menanti Royal Mausoleum
* Taiping War Cemetery

Site|

* Batu Caves
* Batu Pahat Well
* Biru Seri Kundang Lake
* Bujang Valley
* Bukit Melawati
* Buloh Kasap Bridge
* Chinatown (Kuala Terengganu)
* Chinese Hill
* Guillemard Bridge
* Fort of Ngah Ibrahim's
* Fort of Ruins
* Fort of Smelly Monitor Lizard
* Independence Square
* Lenggong
* Lukut Fort and Museum
* Markets of Taiping
* Malacca General Hospital
* Morib
* Penang Botanic Gardens
* Princess Hill
* St. Paul's Hill
* Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital
* Victoria Bridge
* Tambun rock art
* Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge No. 5

East Malaysia

| Buildings|

| Labuan|

* Labuan Chimney
* Labuan Clock Tower

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Sabah|

* Agnes Keith House
* Atkinson Clock Tower
* Batu Tinagat Lighthouse
* Jesselton Freemason Hall
* Jesselton Hotel
* Keningau Heritage Museum
* Kinarut Mansion
* Melalap railway station
* Sabah Tourism Board
* Sacred Heart Cathedral, Kota Kinabalu
* Sam Sing Kung Temple
* Sandakan Heritage Museum
* Sandakan Jamek Mosque
* St. Michael's Church, Penampang
* St. Michael's and All Angels Church, Sandakan
* Tawau Bell Tower

Sarawak|

* Chinese History Museum
* Ching San Yen Temple
* Fort Alice
* Fort Hose
* Fort Margherita
* Fort Sylvia
* Hong San Si Temple
* Islamic Heritage Museum
* Kuching Old Courthouse
* Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sibu
* Sarawak State Museum
* Square Tower
* St. Joseph's Cathedral, Kuching
* St. Peter's Church, Kuching
* The Astana
* Tua Pek Kong Temple, Kuching
* Tua Pek Kong Temple, Miri
* Tua Pek Kong Temple, Sibu

Memorials
and monuments|

* Bronze Globe of Tip of Borneo
* Brooke Memorial
* Chartered Company Monument
* Cho Huan Lai Memorial
* De Fontaine Memorial
* Double Six Monument
* Gunner Cleary Memorial
* Keningau Oath Stone
* Kuching Heroes' Cemetery
* Kundasang War Memorial
* Labuan War Cemetery
* Last POW Camp Memorial
* Malaysia Monument
* Mat Salleh Memorial
* North Borneo War Monument
* Petagas War Memorial
* Quailey's Hill Memorial
* Rafflesia Monument
* Sandakan Heritage Trail
* Sandakan Japanese Cemetery
* Sandakan Massacre Memorial
* Sandakan Memorial Park
* Sandakan War Monument
* Starcevich Monument
* Tawau Japanese War Memorial
* Tun Datu Mustapha Memorial
* William Pryer Monument

Site|

* Agop Batu Tulug Caves
* Batu Lawi Hill
* Batu Lintang camp
* Chinatown, Kuching
* Duchess of Kent Hospital
* Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu
* Lumuyu Petroglyphs
* Madai Cave
* Merdeka Square
* Monsopiad Heritage Village
* Nunuk Ragang
* Petroleum Museum
* Pogunon Community Museum
* Queen Elizabeth Hospital
* Sandakan camp
* Sarawak General Hospital
* Skull Hill
* St. Catherine Labouré Church, Putatan

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