Port Weld is famously known as a busy port historically, for its import export activities between Taiping and Penang. Port Weld apart from Teluk Anson ( now known as Teluk Intan )is also used as an exit point to the Kinta District and Upper Perak District. At that time, the import and export goods were opium, preserved vegetables, tobacco and tin ore.

Port Weld's activities with Taiping became closer when the railroad was built. The railroad from Taiping to Port Weld was ... (more)