A row of spruced up heritage shophouses in Jalan Kek Chuan in George Town, Penang. — Photos: CHAN BOON KAI and LIM BENG TATT/The Star
TAKE a stroll around the inner city of George Town and you will notice that many pre-war houses or heritage buildings have been left vacant or converted into modern spaces.
Those people still staying put are mostly old-timers or their children who are helping them run their old businesses.
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