MBI Debunks Viral Image Showing Chinese Characters Added to ‘IPOH’ Hill Sign

MBI debunks viral image showing Chinese characters added to ‘IPOH’ hill sign

IPOH, July 23 — Ipoh City Council (MBI) has confirmed that a viral image depicting Chinese characters installed alongside the iconic “IPOH” signage on a hill near Jalan...

Iconic Ipoh Sign With Chinese Characters A Hoax, Says City Council

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. On a hillside near Jalan Kuala Kangsar in Ipoh, a sign with the city’s name has been standing for about 17 years. It looks a little bit like the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles serving as a prominent landmark for locals and travelers alike. Over the last day or two, however, an image of the hill caught the attention of local netizens because it …