Motorised lift set to ease journey to hilltop temple


The mobility initiative is about inclusivity, preserving heritage and ensuring that every visitor, regardless of age or ability, can access Arulmigu Sri Balathandayuthapani Temple in Jalan Kebun Bunga. — Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

FOR years, devotees celebrating Thaipusam at the Arulmigu Sri Balathandayuthapani Waterfall Hilltop Temple in Penang have been making the challenging climb up 513 steps along Jalan Kebun Bunga.

However, if all goes as planned, they will enjoy the convenience of a motorised lift transporting them to the temple perched 833m above sea level, in two-and-a-half-year’s time.

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