Historic Papan house battles decay, thefts


Historical site: With the growing revival of Papan as a heritage town, the installation of the signboard is seen as a crucial step in preserving its legacy. — Bernama

BATU GAJAH: At almost 130 years old, a house which symbolised the once thriving tin-mining town of Papan is now having to fight decay, thefts and even monkeys.

Rumah Besar Raja Bilah was built in 1896 by Raja Bilah, the Mandailing leader and “penghulu” or leader of Papan.

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