Kampong Tekka
in Perak, Malaysia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
4.867 and 100.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 4° 52' 0" and E 100° 43' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Ringgit - MYR
Spoken languages:
Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:16 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:06 am and 6:59 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-4.963 and -79.274 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Huaquillas
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Malaysia in South-Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Malaysia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Malaysia. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Kampong Tekka

Kampong Tekka in Perak is a town in Malaysia about 137 mi (or 220 km) north-west of Kuala Lumpur, the country's capital city.

Current time in Kampong Tekka is now 11:16 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kuala Lumpur with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 9 airports near Kampong Tekka, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Malaysia is Taiping (Tekah) Airport in a distance of 0 mi (or 0 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Malaysia is Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley in a distance of 22 mi (or 36 km), North-East. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ipoh, George Town, Tanah Rata, Betong and Alor Setar. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 74 °F
Evening Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Chance of rainfall 16%
Air Humidity 78%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

30°C (85 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

32°C (90 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

29°C (85 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Novotel Taiping Perak

Address
2,0 mi
1 Jalan Tupai Perak Darul Ridzuan
34000 Taiping
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Novotel Taiping Perak

Address
2,2 mi
No. 1 Jalan Tupai
34000 Taiping
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Beverly Hotel

Address
1,0 mi
Lot 1421, Jalan Istana Larut
34000 Taiping
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Regency Hotel Seri Warisan

Address
1,9 mi
2453 Jalan Convent
34000 Taiping
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SSL Traders Hotel

Address
2,0 mi
Jalan Medan Perwira Satu,Medan Perwira no. 43
34600 Taiping
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Potato Hotel

Address
2,7 mi
Lot 11512 Jalan Kampung Dew
34700 Taiping
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Vistana Micassa

Address
2,0 mi
No.18 & 20,Jalan Taming Sari
34000 Taiping
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Mat rempit highway ipoh-taiping

Published: December 22, 2011
Length: 26:42 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Mizarul Ismail

Dari taiping ke ipoh..fly memanjang..jenuh..aizat aizat ...


Taiping Letter Head, Poster, Note Pad, Card, Letter Paper, Printing, Delivery in Perak

Published: December 09, 2013
Length: 51:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: KD TrafficSign

http://www.KengDesign2u.com ○ Email : kengdesign2u@gmail.com ○ Tel : 05 466 7954 Taiping Letter Head, Poster, Note Pad, Card, Letter Paper, Printing, Delivery in Taiping Perak Malaysia...


ALYA AFIQAH : Taiping :

Published: May 28, 2012
Length: 18:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kimi Gawneth

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Taiping Mali - MYVI WIRA SIMPLY CLEAN AND LOW

Published: March 18, 2015
Length: 22:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vincent Lim

First timer in video, this is a a simple video done by me and took place from Taiping we enjoy lowered car lifestyle and we like to keep it clean if you like it hit the like button and subscribe...


perasmian squad 1 malaysia adtec taiping

Published: March 24, 2013
Length: 55:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Affiq Ghaffar

pada 23.3.13 squad 1 malaysia taiping-larut matang-selama telah dirasmikan dengan jayanya di dewan kuliah utama adtec taiping perak .. dengan dihadiri beberapa ngo bebas...squad ini difokuskan.


The Darkside Taiping Ride

Published: November 04, 2013
Length: 54:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Emoorage

The Darkside Riders, Together we ride. Kambing, Rabbit, Cendol, Mee Kari.


Kayuhan BersamaYDP Majlis Perbandaran Taiping

Published: February 21, 2015
Length: 36:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ADTEC Taiping

1 Feb 2015, Pasukan ADTEC Taiping dijemput menyertai Program Kayuhan BersamaYDP Majlis Perbandaran Taiping.


Weird Caterpillar (Taiping, Malaysia, 2013-01-22)

Published: January 23, 2013
Length: 40:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: maikuolan

Weird Caterpillar (Taiping, Malaysia, 2013-01-22). Went for a walk through the immediate hillside bush surrounding Taiping. Came across a barred road where we found a weird looking green caterpill.


Taiping Lake Gardens,Sitting Toilet In Floor With High Cistern

Published: September 30, 2012
Length: 18:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marcoboy9074


Sin Soon Kee Coffee Shop,Taiping,Squatting Johore Pipe Co

Published: September 30, 2012
Length: 02:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marcoboy9074


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Taiping War Cemetery

The Taiping War Cemetery (Malay: Tanah Perkuburan Perang Taiping) is the final resting place for Allied personnel who were killed during World War II, particularly the Malayan Campaign and the Japanese occupation of Malaya. Servicemen who died after the war or during their posting in northern Malaya prior to the Malayan Emergency are also interred here. The cemetery is located in Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia and was erected and maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Located at 4.85861, 100.757 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cemeteries in Malaysia, Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries

Kamunting

Kamunting is the biggest satellite town in Taiping's Larut, Matang dan Selama district, Perak, Malaysia. It is also the biggest industrial town in Taiping and is famous mainly for being home to the Kamunting Detention Center a prison camp for detainees under the Internal Security Act, many of whom are held without trial for an indefinite period.

Located at 4.88333, 100.733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Perak, Terrorism in Malaysia

Taiping Airport

Taiping Airport is an airport in Taiping, Malaysia. It is located at Jalan Muzaffar Shah formerly Creagh Road, Assam Kumbang and also called as Tekah Airport. The airport was built in early 1929, this wooden structure aerodrome was the first airfield in the state of Perak and also in Peninsular Malaysia. The airstrip can accommodate the Fokker planes only, because the landing strip is too short for modern aircraft to land and take off. Taiping Airport is the oldest airport in Malaysia.

Located at 4.86639, 100.715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Malaysia, Buildings and structures in Perak, Airports established in 1929

Kamunting Detention Center

Kamunting Detention Centre is a prison camp located in Kamunting, near the town of Taiping, Perak, in Malaysia. The prison is used by the government to detain and interrogate persons arrested under the Internal Security Act (ISA). The detention is also known as Malaysia's Supermax prison or Maximum security prison. It is alleged that this is the site where the Malaysian authorities would hold up political prisoners, usually from the opposition, and conduct torture against detainees.

Located at 4.90917, 100.737 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Prisons in Malaysia

Zoo Taiping

Zoo Taiping (Malay for Taiping Zoo) is a zoological park located at Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia. Established in 1961, Taiping Zoo is the oldest Zoo in Malaysia. It is one of the major zoological parks in Malaysia. It covers 34 acres and exhibits 1300 animals representing 180 species of amphibians, mammals, and reptiles. It also has a night safari. As the only zoo in North Malaysia, it tends to receive a large amount of visitors.

Located at 4.85389, 100.733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Zoos in Malaysia

Taiping Prison

Taiping Prison, originally called The Perak Prison and better known as "Taiping Gaol", was established in 1879 and is the first and oldest modern prison complex in Malaysia. It was also the largest prison complex at the time. In 1881 Seikh warders were brought in to assist Malay warders and vocational trainers were brought in from Hong Kong to introduce useful industry in the prison. In 1882 there was an exercise to place prison inmates into categories. In 1889 a European warder was appointed.

Located at 4.86056, 100.748 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Prisons in Malaysia, History of Perak, British Malaya

Taiping Lake Gardens

Taiping Lake Gardens is the first public garden established during the British rule in Malaysia. The garden is located near Bukit Larut, and is equidistant to the town centre and the Taiping Zoo.

Located at 4.85389, 100.733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Parks in Malaysia, Gardens in Malaysia

Sekolah Menengah Sains Raja Tun Azlan Shah

Sekolah Menengah Sains Raja Tun Azlan Shah or SERATAS is a boarding school located 3 km from the town of Taiping, Perak, Malaysia. It is situated at the foot of Bukit Larut (Maxwell Hill). The school covers an area of 51.9 acres and was founded on 1 January 1982 under the Rancangan Malaysia Ketiga (RMK-3). The school was formerly known as Sekolah Menengah Sains Perak and as Sekolah Menengah Sains Taiping or SEMESTA.

Located at 4.853, 100.752 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Fully Residential School in Malaysia (SBP), Schools in Perak