Ayer Tawar, Perak

Ayer Tawar (GPS: 4.30002, 100.75904) is a small town in Manjung district, Perak. It has a population of about 30,000. Ayer Tawar is located between Bota and Sitiawan on the Ipoh-Lumut Highway (Route 5), about 60 km from Ipoh. The two comprises two halves, the Old Town and the New Town. Due to redevelopment, the properties at Old Town are now newer than at New Town.

Most of the people of Ayer Tawar are ethnic Chinese speaking the Fuzhou dialect. It is very much a rural town where the people continue to earn a living working in the plantation, paddy fields or fruit farms.

Sights in Ayer Tawar

Getting there

Exit the North South Expressway at the Gopeng Interchange (Exit 135). From there, continue on Jalan Gopeng (A8) heading west past Batu Gajah, then continue on Jalan Bemban until intersection with Lebuhraya Ipoh-Lumut (E19), which is also known as Federal Route 5. Continue on Federal Route 5 heading west till you arrive in Ayer Tawar.

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