via The Star, 07 December 2021: Don’t know why George Town is in the news so much these days.
Calls have been made to put greater protection for pre-war structures here as George Town is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The issue has been sparked by the move by the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) ordering tenants to move out from homes built in the 1920s and 1930s in the Jalan Burmah area.
The houses affected are in Jalan Servis, Jalan Irrawaddy and Jalan Chow.
The area was formerly an enclave of the Burmese community and is said to be one of the few places in the world where several roads are named after Myanmar.
Source: Penang govt called to protect heritage buildings | The Star
