Chew Jetty heritage site unaffected by blaze, Penang govt to help owners of five destroyed premises, says CM
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 5 — The historic Chew Jetty here was unaffected by a fire that broke out about 20 metres away an...
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 5 — The historic Chew Jetty, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, remained unscathed by a fire that tore through nearby business premises, claimed Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. The blaze, which erupted around 1:08am, destroyed five establishments, including a car workshop, welding shop, and timber factory, leaving no victims in its wake.
The Chief Minister, accompanied by Tanjung MP Lim Hui Ying, visited the fire site and pledged state support for the affected businesses. "Should the owners wish to rebuild, the government will provide assistance," he stated. Chew Jetty, a landmark along Penang’s picturesque waterfront, has been a hub for the Chinese community since the 19th century.
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