Francis Light statue in Penang vandalised with red paint

GEORGE TOWN: Vandals have splashed red paint on the statue of George Town founder Captain Francis Light here.

The statue was erected 84 years ago to commemorate Francis Light's contribution to the founding of George Town.

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Tags / Keywords: Francis Light , Statue , Fort Cornwallis , Vandalism , Red paint , George Town

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