George Town Historic Blue Plaques

Plaque at China Street Ghaut (22 November 2008)



Plaque at Kampung Kolam (22 November 2008)



Plaque at Rope Walk (24 November 2008)


As you explore the streets of George Town, be on a look out for the Historic Blue Plaques placed by the Penang Tourism Action Council, with information provided by the Penang Heritage Trust. They give a brief explanation of the history of the streets of George Town. These blue plaques are a wonderful addition to the World Heritage Site, and it is a lot of fun looking for them as you explore the streets. I want to acknowledge all the people who were involved in putting up the historic blue plaques. Names are those involved are listed in alphabetical order, according to surname.

Individuals

1. Dato' Anwar Fazal
2. Faizah
3. Tengku Idaura
4. Ismail Hashim
5. Prof. Karthigesu
6. Kali K.
7. Joann Khaw
8. Muna Mazlan
9. Ooi Bok Kim
10. P. Murugiah
11. Tan Kim Hong
12. Tan Yeow Wooi

Organisations

1. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, KL
2. Hindu Sangam Malaysia
3. Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang (MPPP)
4. Penang State Museum
5. Penang Tourim Action Council (PTAC)
6. Reporters from various Chinese Press

Penang Heritage Trust (former/present) Council Members and Staff

1. Ahmad Chik
2. Choong Sim Poey
3. Ho Sheau Fung
4. Clement Liang
5. Lim Gaik Siang
6. Loh-Lim Lin Lee
7. Magdeline Ng
8. Jack Ong
9. Tan Chong Guan

My contribution? I was sent a draft to read and correct. I did, but I never completed it. Now I regret not having finished the job, for now I find some inaccuracies which I wish I had uncovered earlier. Nevermind, I will point them out on this website as they appear. Having said that, I compliment all the people involved for doing as good a job as can be done.

As space on the plaques is limited, we only managed to place the most essential information. For more indepth details, you should read this website.

New Penang Road Signs

Just as the historic blue plaques were put up, the State Government also put up new Penang road signs. It caused a furore among the politicians. Read about the new road signs here.



Tim is a Council Member on the board of the Penang Heritage Trust. He is also co-owner of Beautiful Planet in Malaysia and Pristina Tours in Thailand, and founder of AsiaExplorers.

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