GEORGE TOWN, June 11 -- Eight heritage buildings in George Town will open its doors to the public during next month's George Town Heritage Celebrations.

There will also be community volunteers to guide visitors during these open house sessions to explain the various aspects of the buildings and their history.

George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) general manager Ang Ming Chee said the eight buildings were recently restored using funds from the repair incentive grant from the federal government.

"A lot of heritage buildings benefited from this grant so this open house is a pilot programme to open the doors of these heritage buildings for the public to experience the restored buildings," she told reporters during a press confer...