IPOH, Nov. 2 -- A little-known butterfly museum, tucked away in Kampung Kepayang near Simpang Pulai, about 13 kilometres from Ipoh, is quietly reviving what was once a forgotten ghost town.

Kampung Kepayang - a town that connects Ipoh and Gopeng - lost its vibrancy after the collapse of the tin mining industry.

Over time, its narrow road and worsening traffic pushed businesses to leave. Today, only two shop lots remain occupied, while the rest of the pre-war buildings stand in disrepair.

But amid the decaying shophouses lies a spark of hope: Museum Tanahsahi, a private butterfly and insect museum located at the back row of the old buildings.

A trip to the museum might not seem convincing at first, even with Google Maps guiding the way...