Plea to restore colonial structure in Taiping


The remaining 34 pillars of Captain Speedy’s former house are a majestic landmark.

THE Taiping Heritage Society wants the 34 pillars of a former British assistant resident’s house, that are still standing in the town, to be restored as an attraction site.

Its president Yeap Thean Eng said the area located near the Taiping Lake Gardens should be revived as it held heritage value.He added that it was also a good tourist spot.

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