Anglican church elevated

St George’s Anglican Church in George Town was built in 1819 and regarded as the oldest Anglican church in South-East Asia. — KT GOH/The Star

ST GEORGE’S Anglican Church in George Town, regarded as South-East Asia’s oldest Anglican church, turns 204 this year and has been declared a pro-cathedral.

To mark this achievement, the church in Penang held a fundraising food carnival and live performances by its members, according to Buletin Mutiara.