Ipoh - sleepy foodie stopover wakes up to new potential
Businesses are drawn to Ipoh's low labour and rental costs, a growing talent pool and family-centric culture
Singapore
SURROUNDED by mountains, lakes and rivers, Ipoh is better known to Singaporeans for its hor fun (stewed flat rice noodles) than as a business hub, unlike bigger Malaysian cities such as Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
But its location in the state of Perak, which lies between Kuala Lumpur and Penang, as well as a growing talent pool are increasingly proving to be a draw to businesses. According to businessmen in Ipoh, growing domestic tourism is encouraging more locals to return to the city and explore its potential.
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