Ipoh, Perak

1. Arumugam Vijiaratnam (1921)

Singaporean Field Hockey Player

The first Singaporean to represent Singapore in four sports, including as a hockey player in the 1956 Olympics.

2. Michelle Yeoh (1963)

Chinese Actress

Malaysian action star who played the heroine in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. She was introduced to the Marvel universe in 2021's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings as the character Ying...

3. Amber Chia (1981)

Malaysian Model And Actress

Malaysian fashion model who was chosen as Model of the Year by the Malaysian International Fashion Awards in 2004 and 2005.

4. Mun Yee Leong (1984)

Diver

Malaysian diver who is known for having competed in multiple Olympic games and World Championships within the synchronized platform event. She has also won multiple medals at the Commonwealth and...

5. Iqram Dinzly (1981)

Malaysian Actor

Television and film actor best known for his work on Joni Togo, 2000km ke Al-Haram, and Cinta 11 Syarat. In 2019, he rebranded himself as Iq Dinzly.

6. Bonnie Loo (1994)

Pop Singer

Malaysian pop singer and actress based in Singapore. She propelled into stardom after winning the Chinese singing competition Campus SuperStar in 2013. She was the first female winner since the...

7. Natasha Hudson (1982)

Malaysian Actor

Actress who became an immediate star with her role as Nasrin in the horror film Chermin (2007), which earned her the Most Promising Actress award at the Malaysian Film Festival....

8. Raja Ilya (1985)

TV Actress

Actress and model who's known for her role as Azura Hanim in the 2015 film Suamiku, Encik Perfect 10 with Aaron Aziz and Lisa Surihani.

9. Jamal Abdillah (1959)

Actor Singer

Malaysian singer and actor known for cultivating a rebel persona.

10. Cheong Jun Hoong (1990)

Diver

Professional Malaysian diver who is known for competing in the 10 meter and the synchronized 10 meter events. She is best known for competing in both the 2012 and 2016...

11. Shahir Zawawi (1988)

Pop Singer

Singer who found stardom by being declared the winner of the eighth season of Akademi Fantasia. He has found continued success in Malaysia with singles like "Kebahagiaan Dalam Perpisahan," "Cerita Kita"...

12. Fauziah Nawi (1953)

Actor

Malaysian actress who has appeared in films such as Mencari Rahmat and Hoore! Hoore!. She has played the part of Emak in the 2010 film Kecoh betul. 

13. Choong Tan Fook (1976)

Malaysian Badminton Player

Malaysian doubles badminton player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.

14. Carmen Soo (1977)

Malaysian Model

Malaysian model and actress who starred in the 2013 film Ghost Child. She has also appeared in the HBO Asia show Dead Mine.

15. Kavita Sidhu (1971)

Malaysian Actor

Actress and fashion model who has become a star through her roles in such Malaysian films as  Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam (2004) and Tanda Putera (2013). She has modeled for the...

16. Koo Kien Keat (1985)

Malaysian Badminton Player

Professional badminton player who was part of the world's #1-ranked men's doubles team in 2010.

17. Tony Underwood (1969)

English Rugby Union Player

Retired wing for England, whom he represented in the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

18. Mamat Khalid (1963)

Director

Screenwriter and occasional director who was best known for having penned the films Zombi Kampung Pisang and Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang. In 2005, he won the Best Screenplay award at the Malaysia Film...

19. Huen Su Yin (1985)

Blogger And Creator Of Decorated

Huen Su Yin is a female blogger. She is known for her sculpted cakes which use cake fondant and styrofoam to create characters and themes. One of her most famous...

20. Ahmad Shahrul Azhar Sofian (1974)

Association Football Player

Ahmad Shahrul Azhar Sofian is a former Malaysian footballer best known for his time with Perak FA where he was team captain and wore the number 7 jersey. He was...

21. Mandy Lieu (1985)

Actor

22. Mohd Haizal Faquan Sadarudin (1991)

Malaysian Footballer

Mohd Haizal Faquan Sadarudin also known as Haizal or Pasak is a Malaysian footballer. He recently played as a defender for Perak FA. Starting his career at Perak youth system...

23. Wong Pei Tty (1981)

Malaysian Badminton Player

g Pei Tty is a female badminton player from Malaysia. Wong competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in women's doubles with partner Chin Eei Hui. They defeated Shizuka...

24. Chan Sek Keong (1937)

unknow

Chan Sek Keong DUT was the third Chief Justice of Singapore succeeding Chief Justice Yong Pung How on 11 April 2006 and holding office until 6 November 2012. Chan...

25. Kathleen Wong Mei Yin (1970)

Malaysian Politician

Kathleen Wong Mei Yin is a political activist promoting unity and harmony in Perak Malaysia. Previously she served as an Economic and Political Officer for the Australian High Commission in...

26. D. R. Seenivasagam (Unknow)

Malaysian Politician

Darma Raja Seenivasagam was a prominent leader of the People's Progressive Party which before 1959 was known as Perak Progressive Party. He is of Ceylonese Tamil ancestry his father...

27. Mohd Remezey Che Ros (1982)

Malaysia Footballer

Mohd Remezey Che Ros is a Malaysian footballer currently playing for PKNS F. C. in Malaysia Super League.

28. Jeff Tho (1988)

Male Badminton Player From Austr

Jeff Tho is a male badminton player from Australia.

29. Shahir (1988)

Singer Winner Of Eighth Season

Shahir AF8 or Ahmad Shahir Zawawi is a Malaysian singer who rose to fame after winning the eighth season of Akademi Fantasia. Shahir made history when he became the first...

30. Moo Yan Yee (1988)

Actress

Moo Yan Yee also known simply as Yan Yee is a Malaysian actress. She was a former beauty queen and model before joining MediaCorp in 2008.

31. Mimi Chu (1954)

Hong Kong Singer And Actor

Mimi Chu is a Malaysian-born Hong Kong actress and singer. She moved to Singapore when she was a teenager and later moved to Hong Kong. She is a famous singer...

32. Victoria Treadell (1960)

British Diplomat

Victoria Vicki Marguerite Treadell CMG CVO is the current British High Commissioner to New Zealand and Samoa and the current Governor of the Pitcairn Islands. She was born in Ipoh...

33. Shaziman Abu Mansor (1964)

Malaysian Politician

Dato' Shaziman bin Abu Mansor is a Malaysian politician a prominent member of the United Malays National Organization and the former Works Minister of Malaysia.

34. Yeoh Eng-kiong (Unknow)

Malaysian Politician

Dr. Yeoh Eng Kiong OBE GBS JP was the Secretary for Health and Welfare between 1999 and 2002 Secretary for Health Welfare and Food and a member of the Executive...

35. Ng Moon Hing (1955)

Anglican Bishop Of Diocese Of We

Ng Moon Hing is the 4th Anglican Bishop of West Malaysia since 5 May 2007 succeeding Lim Cheng Ean. He obtained a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from Monash...

36. Cheah Soon Kit (1968)

Malaysian Badminton Player

Cheah Soon Kit is a former Malaysian badminton player specialized in men's doubles.

37. Yeoh Ghim Seng (1918)

Speaker Of The Parliament Of Sin

Yeoh Ghim Seng was Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore from 1970 to 1989. He is said to be one of the longest serving Speakers of any parliament in the...

38. Lim Yoke Wah (1986)

Malaysian Squash Player

Lim Yoke Wah is a professional squash player who represented Malaysia. Yoke Wah grew up at her birthplace Ipoh and started playing squash aged ten after being introduced to the...

39. S. J. V. Chelvanayakam (1898)

Sri Lankan Politician

Samuel James Veluppillai Chelvanayakam was a Sri Lankan Tamil lawyer politician and Member of Parliament. He was the political leader and father figure of the Sri Lankan Tamil community for...

40. Azizon Abdul Kadir (1980)

Malaysian Footballer

Azizon Abdul Kadir is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for PDRM FA.

41. Chan Wing Hoong (1977)

Malaysian Footballer

Chan Wing Hoong is a Malaysian retired professional football player who last played in the 2012 Malaysia Super League with his hometown team Perak FA. He was primarily employed as...

42. Moh Siew Wei (1978)

Malaysian Hurdler

Moh Siew Wei is a retired Malaysian athlete who specialised in the 100 metres hurdles. She won several medals at the regional level. She has personal bests of 13. 27...

43. Marimuthu Muniandy (1971)

Malaysian Cricketer

Marimuthu A Muniandy is a Malaysian former cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler he played for the Malaysia national cricket team between 1990 and 2005.

44. Leong Mun Yee (1984)

Malaysian Diver

Leong Mun Yee is a Malaysian diver. At the 2012 Summer Olympics she competed in the 10 m platform synchronized event with her partner Pandelela Rinong. She participated in three...

45. Manrick Singh (1986)

Malaysian Cricketer

Manrick Singh is a Malaysian cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler he has played for the Malaysia national cricket team since 2003.

46. Santhara Vello (1972)

Malaysian Cricketer

Santhara Segeran Vello is a Malaysian cricketer. A right-handed batsman he played for the Malaysia national cricket team between 1994 and 1998.

47. Allen Ong (1979)

Olympic Swimmer

Allen Ong Hou Ming is a retired Malaysian swimmer who specialized in sprint freestyle events. He is a two-time Olympian a double gold medalist in the 100 m freestyle at...

48. Indra Putra Mahayuddin (1981)

Malaysian Footballer

Indra Putra Mahayuddin is a Malaysian footballer who plays for Malaysia Premier League side Felda United F. C. and a former Malaysia national team. He is a versatile forward who...

49. Shahrulnizam Mustapa (1981)

Malaysian Footballer

Shahrulnizam Mustapa also known as Arul is a Malaysian footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Malaysian Premier League team FELDA United F. C.. He formerly played for Malaysia national...

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