AFTER the passing of Penang’s last joss stick maker, Lee Beng Chuan, in 2020, and his son, Lee Chin Poh, last year, Piwan is now facing an uphill...
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Tourism
Welfare and community
CM Chow dismisses call to dissolve GTWHI amid promo video controversy
THE call to dissolve the George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) is unreasonable especially in light of the recent controversy surrounding a promotional video posted by the George Town...
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Entertainment & Arts
Welfare and community
Incentives from state to preserve heritage buildings welcomed
THE much-needed incentives from the Penang government to assist the 47 Category One heritage buildings in Penang were lauded. Ever since George Town was recognised as a...
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Industry/Investment
Welfare and community
George Town-Adelaide celebrates five decades of sister city relationship
THE evening was a nostalgic journey through fond memories and historical ties between George Town and Adelaide, two sister cities united by a relationship forged half a century ago....