Thieves loot 180-year-old temple in Penang


GEORGE TOWN: Thieves broke into the 180-year-old Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Queen Street here and escaped with 36 precious stones, gold and silver items.

At least 10 statues of deities placed at five platforms (peedam) inside the temple were damaged.

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