Still standing guard after all these years


All spruced up: The restored coastal heritage pillbox in Teluk Kumbar handed over to George Town World Heritage Incorporated on May 15. — Photos: KT GOH/The Star

Restoration project employs various techniques to retain authenticity of coastal military pillbox

EFFORTS to restore military pillboxes throughout Penang, many of which are in a poor condition, are proceeding well with three out of 17 completed so far.

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