Series 26, Talk #3
Perak Academy is pleased to present
| Speaker: | Mr Ansell Tan |
| Day/Date: | Thursday, 14 August 2025 |
| Time: | 8:00 PM |
| Venue: | Mamut Meeting Room, No. 1 Jalan Lasam, 30350, Ipoh |
Home to the richest tin mines in the world, Kinta Valley was once a prosperous region dubbed as the “Pioneer of Malaysia’s Modern Development”. Key to its prosperity was a railway branch that was almost entirely forgotten after the collapse of the tin industry in the 1980s.
Tracing the lost tracks of the FMSR Ipoh – Tronoh branch line, we pass through abandoned sites, dilapidated towns, and tin mining lakes, following locals from all walks of life through its 6 stations to connect the dots of a neglected past, and figure out what the future holds.
After the screening there will be a presentation on lesser known findings discovered during production, delving deeper into the individual towns and how Kinta Valley’s pre-war town planning affects Ipoh’s transportation conditions today. There will also be a short discussion regarding the future development of Ipoh Sentral.
About the speaker:
Ansell is a Filipino – Chinese filmmaker with over 14 years of working experience across Singapore, China, and Taiwan. Before moving to his wife’s hometown Ipoh, he produced and filmed for platforms such as Discovery Channel, Singapore International Foundation, and Channel News Asia.
In 2019, he founded Story Tinkers, a small documentary studio producing stories that spark conversation on sustainable development. Between projects, he enjoys promoting Ipoh by supporting heritage and cultural projects, and occasionally touring visitors.
Note:
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Account Name: Perak Academy Account No: 341156680155.
Bank: Standard Chartered, Ipoh.
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Please note: Limited seating