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<p>Just a 30-minute drive away from Ipoh lies Papan, a living time capsule. Once a bustling tin-mining town with over 2,000 residents, Papan, now lined with abandoned shoplots and old, weathered monuments, serves as a window into the country&#8217;s rich history.</p>
<p>FMT Lifestyle recently explored its streets guided by Jacky Chew Seng Leong, head of the Papan Heritage Conservation Group.</p>
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" ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/94fdc7ec-photo-gallery-090823-1.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 1"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/94fdc7ec-photo-gallery-090823-1.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 1" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">Lined with abandoned shoplots, Papan now houses only about 200 residents.
</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2522913 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="As part of the Papan Heritage Conservation Group&#039;s efforts, parts of the town have been beautified with artistic touches." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/39b04b2b-photo-gallery-090823-2.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 2"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/39b04b2b-photo-gallery-090823-2.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 2" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">As part of the Papan Heritage Conservation Group's efforts, parts of the town have been beautified with artistic touches.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2522913 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="A wealth of historical documents assisted Chew in uncovering the town&#039;s tin-mining history." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fe27660f-photo-gallery-090823-3.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 3"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fe27660f-photo-gallery-090823-3.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 3" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">A wealth of historical documents assisted Chew in uncovering the town's tin-mining history.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2522913 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="The Papan Heritage Gallery showcases a treasure trove of artefacts from the town&#039;s rich history. " ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/5ced9b69-photo-gallery-090823-4.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 4"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/5ced9b69-photo-gallery-090823-4.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 4" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">The Papan Heritage Gallery showcases a treasure trove of artefacts from the town's rich history. </div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2522913 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="The town&#039;s older residents donated numerous artefacts showcased in the gallery, ensuring their authenticity. " ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/7d2445c3-photo-gallery-090823-5.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 5"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/7d2445c3-photo-gallery-090823-5.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 5" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">The town's older residents donated numerous artefacts showcased in the gallery, ensuring their authenticity. </div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2522913 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="Eighty-eight-year-old Lau Chuen Yau, one of the few witnesses to the town&#039;s past, has lived in Papan for the past 70 years. " ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/70bb883e-photo-gallery-090823-6.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 6"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/70bb883e-photo-gallery-090823-6.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 6" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">Eighty-eight-year-old Lau Chuen Yau, one of the few witnesses to the town's past, has lived in Papan for the past 70 years. </div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2522913 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="While living in Papan, Sybil Kathigasu, provided aid to resistance fighters during the Japanese Occupation and was awarded the George Medal for bravery." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/df3e1b59-photo-gallery-090823-7.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 7"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/df3e1b59-photo-gallery-090823-7.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 7" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">While living in Papan, Sybil Kathigasu, provided aid to resistance fighters during the Japanese Occupation and was awarded the George Medal for bravery.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2522913 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="Invading tree branches encapsulate houses, their roots penetrating century-old walls." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/830710fc-photo-gallery-090823-8.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 8"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/830710fc-photo-gallery-090823-8.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 8" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">Invading tree branches encapsulate houses, their roots penetrating century-old walls.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2522913 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="Perched on a slight hill is the grand Istana Raja Billah, completed in 1896, once the town&#039;s administrative centre. " ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/683b27cb-photo-gallery-090823-9.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 9"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/683b27cb-photo-gallery-090823-9.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 9" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">Perched on a slight hill is the grand Istana Raja Billah, completed in 1896, once the town's administrative centre. </div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2522913 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="Masjid Lama Papan, completed in 1888, is one of Perak&#039;s oldest mosques." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/b0f6090c-photo-gallery-090823-10.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 10"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/b0f6090c-photo-gallery-090823-10.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 10" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">Masjid Lama Papan, completed in 1888, is one of Perak's oldest mosques.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2522913 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="A Papan resident contributes to the conservation process by collecting discarded trinkets and displaying them beautifully." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/d4fef166-photo-gallery-090823-11.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 11"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/d4fef166-photo-gallery-090823-11.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 11" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">A Papan resident contributes to the conservation process by collecting discarded trinkets and displaying them beautifully.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2522913 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="Papan holds profound significance to the country’s history, making it a not-to-be-missed destination for Malaysian travellers." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/802c541e-photo-gallery-090823-12.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 12"  data-width="800"  data-height="500" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/802c541e-photo-gallery-090823-12.jpg"  title="Photo Gallery 090823 12" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">Papan holds profound significance to the country’s history, making it a not-to-be-missed destination for Malaysian travellers.</div></div></div></div></div><script>var rbs_gallery_68d4c3de47469 = {"version":"3.2.1","id":2522913,"class":"id2522913","roboGalleryDelay":1000,"mainContainer":"#robo_gallery_main_block_rbs_gallery_68d4c3de47469","loadingContainer":"#rbs_gallery_68d4c3de47469-block-loader","loadingContainerObj":"rbs_gallery_68d4c3de47469-block-loader","columnWidth":"auto","columns":1,"resolutions":[{"columnWidth":"auto","columns":1,"maxWidth":960},{"columnWidth":"auto","columns":1,"maxWidth":650},{"columnWidth":"auto","columns":1,"maxWidth":450}],"descBox":true,"descBoxClass":"rbs_desc_panel_dark","lightboxOptions":{"gallery":{"enabled":true,"tCounter":"%curr% of %total%"}},"facebook":true,"twitter":true,"pinterest":true,"vk":true,"overlayEffect":"direction-aware-fade","boxesToLoadStart":12,"boxesToLoad":8,"waitUntilThumbLoads":1,"LoadingWord":"Loading...","loadMoreWord":"Load More","noMoreEntriesWord":"No More Entries","horizontalSpaceBetweenBoxes":15,"verticalSpaceBetweenBoxes":15,"lazyLoad":1,"wrapContainer":"#robo-gallery-wrap-rbs_gallery_68d4c3de47469","filterContainer":"#rbs_gallery_68d4c3de47469filter","loadMoreClass":"button-flat-primary button-large "};</script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://cms.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/plugins/robo-gallery/js/robo_gallery_alt.js"></script><link id="gallery" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="https://cms.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/plugins/robo-gallery/css/gallery.css"><link id="font" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="https://cms.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/plugins/robo-gallery/css/gallery.font.css">


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A visit to Papan, Perak’s near-forgotten town

From a World War II clinic to an istana dating back to the 1890s, this former tin town serves as a window into the country's rich history.

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