Life • STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 10, 2016 • 9 min read

George Town Heritage lives in Penang
By Daniel Besant • Aug 10, 2016
George Town’s charming heritage buildings are repurposed by Penang citizens devoted to resurrecting the city's identity
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By Daniel Besant • Aug 10, 2016
George Town’s charming heritage buildings are repurposed by Penang citizens devoted to resurrecting the city's identity
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