Restoration of state museum ongoing


The 200-year-old Penang State Museum in Farquhar Street, George Town, has been closed for restoration since 2017. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

RESTORATION work at the 200-year-old Penang State Museum has resumed after it was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

State tourism and creative economy committee chairman Yeoh Soon Hin said work was on track and is expected to be completed by next year.

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