Boundary stone in Seberang Prai marks state’s history


The boundary marker is located in a padi field at Kampung Ekor Kuching in Pinang Tunggal, north Seberang Prai. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

A 152-year-old stone marking the historical boundary between Penang and Kedah still stands in Pinang Tunggal, north Seberang Prai in Penang.

The stone with inscriptions in English, Siamese and Jawi stating “British and Siamese Boundary” is believed to have been erected by the British in 1869, following a treaty between Great Britain and Siam.

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