From heritage gem to eyesore in Bukit Tambun


Heah Swee Lee’s ancestral mansion is a dilapidated landmark at the edge of Bukit Tambun. — Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

DESPITE losing some of its old-world charm due to a lack of proper maintenance, a century- old double-storey mansion in Bukit Tambun, Penang, has continued to draw curious crowds.

Several community programmes were held at Heah Swee Lee’s mansion, including the Chinese New Year celebrations in 2019 and again in 2022, all largely due to the mansion’s Peranakan-style design.

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