Royal Ipoh Club (Ipoh)

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Address:
Royal Ipoh Club
(Malay: Kelab Diraja Ipoh)
Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab
30700 Ipoh, Perak
Malaysia
Phone(s):
(+605) 254 2212
(+605) 254 5646
Fax: (+605) 255 8610
Website: royalipohclub.org.my/

Built in 1895, the Royal Ipoh Club is now more than 100 years old. It may have been established much earlier than 1895 but records of its history were lost during the Japanese Occupation during World War II. The clubhouse was originally built to serve the needs of British colonial officers based in Ipoh. It was used as a place of business where people gathered to drink and exchange information. Later, the premise was used by the Japanese Imperial Army as a laundry house for the officers living at the nearby St. Michael's Institution.

In the colonial days, the ruling British selfishly kept the Club membership completely for the "Whites" as in their colonies. The very first Malaysian to be invited to use the Club was the then Sultan of Perak. It was only after the country attained independence in 1957, more and more Malaysians were gradually admitted as members. The first Malaysian to become member of the Club was Eu Tong Sen, a tin miner. Subsequently, the first Asian was elected as President of the Club in 1959. He was Mr. Lim Chen Chuan. It marked the beginning of the new era of the Royal Ipoh Club with Malaysians taking over the helm of the once colonial preserve.

Now the Club, which has the Sultan of Perak as its Royal Patrons, can be the pride of all members irrespective of race and religion. There is no longer any discrimination against anyone. It is also undoubtedly the most suitable social club in the city, where people of various walks of life can integrate. It is conveniently located near Ipoh Padang and provides various facilities for good clubbing. As such, it has become a focal point of most social and sports’ activities in the city.