Here are some essential telephone numbers and helpful contacts for travelers in Ipoh, Perak—covering emergencies, tourist assistance, and local services:
Emergency & Safety Numbers (Malaysia-wide)
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Police / Ambulance / General emergencies: 999
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Mobile GSM phones: Dial 112 (redirects to 999) Tourism Perak MalaysiaWikipedia
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Fire & Rescue: 994 (or via 112 on mobile) Tourism Perak MalaysiaWikipedia
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Civil Defence: 991 InfoCons
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Electricity emergency: 15454 InfoCons
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Gas-related emergencies: 995 InfoCons
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National Poison Centre: 1800-888 099 InfoCons
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Tourist Police (Tourism Complaints): 03-2149 6590 (hotline) and 03-2149 6593 (enquiries) InfoConswhitepages.my
Local Tourist and Travel Services in Perak / Ipoh
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Tourism Perak Infoline (within Malaysia only): 1300-88 5050 Tourism Perak Malaysia
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Tourism Perak HQ (Ipoh):
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Phone: +60 5-241 2636
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Office hours: Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00
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Address: 4 Lebuh Ceylon, Greentown, 30350 Ipoh, Perak Tourism Perak Malaysia
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Medical & Ambulance Services in Ipoh / Perak
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St John Ambulance (first-aid & EMAS): Services available in Perak Wikipedia
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Hospital (Sports-related emergency reference) closer to Ipoh: Ipoh Hospital: +605-254 5946 Courtsite Blog
Other Useful Hotlines
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Malaysian Red Crescent Society (ambulance / emergency support): 24-hour service available; general line in KL: 03-4257 8726 marimari.comInfoCons
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St John’s Ambulance (KL): 03-9285 1576 marimari.comInfoCons
At-a-Glance Summary
| Type | Number(s) | Notes |
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| General Emergency | 999 / 112 | Police, ambulance, general emergencies |
| Fire & Rescue | 994 / (112 on mobile) | Dial these for fire-related incidents |
| Civil Defence | 991 | For disaster or civil emergencies |
| Electricity Emergency | 15454 | Power-related emergencies |
| Gas Emergency | 995 | Gas leaks or similar incidents |
| Poison Centre | 1800-888 099 | Exposure to toxic substances |
| Tourist Police (KL Hotlines) | 03-2149 6590 / 03-2149 6593 | Tourism-related help or complaints |
| Tourism Infoline (Perak) | 1300-88 5050 | Tourist queries within Malaysia |
| Tourism Perak HQ (Ipoh) | +60 5-241 2636 | Local tourism authority contact |
| St John Ambulance (Perak) | – | First-aid support across Perak |
| Ipoh Hospital | +605-254 5946 | Hospital emergency or serious cases |
| Red Crescent / Ambulance | 03-4257 8726 (KL) | Additional ambulance support |
| St John’s Ambulance (KL) | 03-9285 1576 | Support and first aid services |