Kuala Lampur, Sept. 18 -- The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) will allocate over RM10 million for various projects within the George Town World Heritage zone in its 2020 Budget.

When announcing a deficit budget for next year, MBPP Mayor Datuk Yew Tung Seang said RM5 million will go to strengthening and upgrading the sea wall along Esplanade as part of a joint project with George Town Conservation and Development Corporation (GTCDC).

A further RM5.66 million will be allocated to five others projects around the George Town heritage zone, with RM4 million going to upgrades of Town Hall.

The city council will continue with its backlane improvement project to turn these into pedestrian- and cycling-friendly pathways within the heritage zo...