A few days ago we had a big celebration. ALSO READ: New skyline for heritage siteDespite the impending move, daily life is still what it has been for decades. Housewife Lee Siew Im, 65, who moved there as a child, remembered a time without electricity or tap water. About 200 families here are preparing to relocate from the settlement, known in Penang Hokkien as Ang Theng Kak (Red Lamp Corner). “After the relocation, PDC plans to redevelop the state-owned land in accordance with heritage guidelines,” he said, referring to the Penang Development Corporation.

Source: The Star February 11, 2026 00:24 UTC