Uncertain fate for Penang’s magnificent colonial mansions
Say “Penang heritage” and most of us will think of George Town’s shophouses and Chinese mansions (such as the well known Blue Mansion). But there …
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When in Penang… : the old protestant cemetery
A cemetery…. interesting place to visit? Yes, with burials dating back as far as 1785, Penang’s landscaped protestant cemetery is a real heritage site. As …
Talk on Penang houses – Sunday 14 June
Invitation to SHS members “The Penang House and the Straits Architect 1887–1941” Talk by Dr. Jon Lim jointly organised by PAM (Malaysian Institute of Architects) …
The difficult road to balanced heritage conservation: lessons from George Town
The old town of Georgetown (Penang) was listed as UNESCO Word Heritage in 2008. Visit Georgetown nowadays and you will see a town in deep …