The Matang Historical Complex(formerly know as The Kota Ngah Ibrahim Historical Complex) is located At Gantang Hill, Matang (fromerly known as Permatang), Perak. It was built by Ngah Ibrahim, who carried the title Orang Kaya Menteri Paduka Tuan. He was the son of Cek Long Jaffar, the first Malay who opened tin mines in the Larut, Matang and Selama areas in 1840. This complex also doubled as a home, fort and administrative center and covers an area of 0.8094 hectares. This building was constructed using only rock-based materials.

After Ngah Ibrahim’s death in Singapore on February 4, 1895, the building was put under the English administration until it was converted into the Matang Malay Teaching College (1913-1922). During the Japanese occupation in the Malay States (1941-1945), it functioned as the Japanese Army’s headquarters. After Japan surrendered and the World War II ended in 1946, it was transformed into a Malay School (1945-1984). The fort was converted into the Matang Historical Complex beginning in 1985 and was handed over to the Department of Museums and Antiquities (Now, Department of Museums Malaysia).

Collections and Galleries

Collections

The museum’s collections consist of all types of artifacts related to the chronology of events leading to the establishment of the complex itself.

Permanent Exhibition

The museum’s permanent exhibitions displays artifacts related to the chronology of the building’s construction and the building’s usage beginning from Cek Long Jaffar’s family, Ngah Ibrahim, English Rule, Japanese Occupation, Matang Malay Teaching College and the Malay School.

Visiting Hours

Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Entrance Fees

Free

Contact Person

Mrs. Zairul Hida - Asst. Curator

Address

Matang Historical Complex,
Matang, Taiping, 34750 Perak

Tel : +605 8081691

Transportation

The Matang Historical Complex is located at Gantang Hill, In the vicinity of Matang, district of Taiping, Perak. Approximately 30 minutes drive from Taiping town.

By calling taxi at +605 808 1697 or +6019 569 6182

By bus, at Taiping Bus Station (Bus No. 77 to Kuala Sepetang)

Nearby Accomodations

Rest House

Other Facilities

Muslim prayer room, car park, library, guided tour, research facilities, book sales, consultation service and expert help

Location Map

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