Penang state compiling historical records

By ROYCE TAN

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government will initiate an effort to preserve historical documents and artefacts to ensure that they remain in the state.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said this was to prevent losing the priceless items to foreign buyers.

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