The Taiping Post Office is the main postal service provider in Taiping. It is located at the intersection of Jalan Barrack (Barrack Road) and Jalan Manecksha (Manecksha Road).
Postal Services
| Domestic Mail |
Prabayar Ekonomi (Economy Prepaid), Standard Mail, Non-standard Mail, Registered Mail, Mel Rakyat, Postcards |
| International Mail |
Air Mail, Surface Mail, Small Packet, Postcards, Labels |
| PosLaju Domestic |
Prepaid, Express, Economy |
| PosLaju International |
Prepaid, Express, Economy, EziPoz |
| Packaging |
Bubble wrap, boxes, flyers, pouches |
| Stamps |
Annual albums, First Day Covers, Special Issues, Setem Ku, Definitive Stamps |
| Merchandise |
Magnets, bags, merchandise |
| Others |
Kit Kifayah |
Payment Services
| Bill Payment |
Electricity, Water, Telecommunications, Local Authorities, Quit Rent, Education Loans, Installments, Gas, Zakat, Others |
| Prepaid Reload |
Mobile Reload, Online Game Credits, IDD/STD, Others |
| Philately |
Setem Ku, SODA (Standing Order Deposit Accounts) |
| Insurance/ Takaful |
Private Cars, Private Motorcycles, Personal Accident, Travel, Fire/ House Owner/ House Holder |
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday, 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m..
The Taiping Post Office is closed on all government-gazette public holidays.
History of the Taiping Post Office
The Taiping Post Office has a proud history of being the first modern postal system in Perak, which was established in 1876. The post office was originally located at the site of the building now known as the Telegraph Museum. At the time telegraph and postal services were combined, and telegrams could more easily be issued.
The current building where the Taiping Post Office is housed was actually the site of the first government bank in the Malay States. It was then the office for the Treasury and Audit Office of Perak, and later the Government Savings Bank, built in 1874.
Upon examination of the building’s façade, one might not find anything overly spectacular, but heading out of the Post Office compounds and walking towards the Telegraph Museum, there is a particularly historical-looking collection of red postal slots. There are also some very old mailboxes outside the Post Office compounds, which are still in use.
The Taiping Post Office is stop number 26 on the Taiping Heritage Trail.
