Falling roof tiles damage statues of deities at Kuan Yin temple


GEORGE TOWN: At least four statues of deities at the altar of the 211-year-old Kuan Yin (Goddess of Mercy) temple here were damaged after roof tiles fell on them during a heavy downpour on Monday night.

The incident is believed to have happened about 10pm Monday. A temple employee discovered the damage about 7am Tuesday.

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