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Ipoh: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Ipoh is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Perak. Located on the Kinta River, it is nearly 200 km (120 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur and 150 km (93 mi) southeast of George Town in neighbouring Penang.

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Now in the cityIpoh+32°CPartly cloudy · sunset 07:14 PMupdated 01:11 PM
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Exchange rateRM 4.09per 1 $MYR — the local currencyas of Sep 16, 2026
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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.
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Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.
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There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. The geographic area in Sabah State subject to Level 2 carveout with a K indicator was revised. Exercise normal precautions in Malaysia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

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Sultan Azlan Shah Airport IPH2.1 km from the centre
Penang International Airport PEN119 km from the centre
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport SZB169 km from the centre

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