GEORGE TOWN: George Town’s World Heritage Site status is not in jeopardy as the upcoming high-rise hotels in the area were approved with Unesco’s knowledge, said a former state exco member.
Teng Chang Yeow said the State Planning Committee amended the Penang Municipal Council planning guidelines in early 2007 to facilitate development and building of hotels.
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