Pekan-growing but still charming


PEKAN residents are applauding measures to develop their coastal town, emphasising the importance of balancing growth with keeping their small town charm.

Retiree Tan Chee Kiang, 67, said he enjoyed the slower pace here and was happy that the town had not been overdeveloped.

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