Taiping

Baba's thought for today.

"Spiritual progress is right living, good conduct, and moral behaviour"

On Thursday afternoon the heavy thunderstorm in Taiping caused a glitch in my internet connection. But nevertheless I am here.

Taiping, the town of everlasting peace is also famous as the wettest town in Malaysia. The town is a beautiful and peaceful town with many historic firsts.

The first railway line in the then Malaya was constructed from Taiping to Port Weld (now known as Kuala Sepatang) to transport tin from the mines in the Larut district. Many Malaysians will still remember the Ghee Hin and the Hai San warring groups, the Larut War and the history behind how this town got the name of Town of Everlasting Peace"

In a related matter, there was a gathering of more than thre hundred people at the Legend Inn Hotel. It was the celebration of 120 years of one of the oldest school in the country- TMGS. It was delightful to meet up with former students and other old girls. Especially heartening was the presence of very senior old girls evns right back to Class in the 1940's. Such gatherings are good occassion for fellowship, enewing ties, catching up with develoments and also establishing networking.

I wish to congratulate the organising committe for putting up such a good show.

More on my historic town later.