Don't demolish buildings in Penang without permission, warns CM

By R. SEKARAN

GEORGE TOWN: Developers have been warned not to demolish old buildings without local council approval.

"Whether buildings are in heritage zones or not, no developers should demolish buildings without prior approval," said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

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