Silenced legacy: Penang House of Music closes doors due to financial struggles


By AGENCY

Paul Augustin, Penang House of Music founder, showing Minister of Communications Fahmi Fadzil a detailed wall exhibit charting Penang's music history on March 7. Photo: Bernama

The Penang House of Music (PHoM), located on the fourth floor of the state's iconic Komtar building in George Town closed its doors today after more than seven years due to financial difficulties and lack of institutional support.

The public made a beeline to visit the gallery - known for its music treasures and heritage exhibits - for one last time before it shut for good at 5pm.

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