War of words over prewar houses


Preserving heritage: (From left) Barisan Tanjong candidate Datuk Ng Siew Lai, Teng, H’ng and Tan presenting their election manifestos in Penang.

GEORGE TOWN: Barisan Nasional refuted the accusation by Pakatan Harapan that Barisan caused the sale of prewar houses to foreigners by repealing the Rent Control Act.

Penang Barisan chairman Teng Chang Yeow called it a simplistic and wild accusation, as the fast paced sale of prewar houses happened only after 2009.

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