Investing in George Town pre-war buildings bears fruit

The Loke Thye Kee Restaurant whose owner was interviewed by 1919 Global.

SINGAPOREAN entrepreneur with Penang roots, Jonathan Foo, 44, is seeing his family investment in heritage properties of George Town taking a form that will generate long-term recurring income.

Foo is the chief executive officer of 1919 Global Sdn Bhd, which has to date spent in excess of RM10mil to conserve its heritage properties in George Town.