GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 22 -- Penang will roll out 10 new heritage restoration and upgrading projects, including work on the iconic Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower and Town Hall, after receiving RM4.3 million in funding from the National Heritage Department.

The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) will undertake nine of the projects at a total cost of RM3.8 million, while George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) will implement one project with the remaining RM500,000.

MBPP Mayor Datuk A. Rajendran said the allocation will allow the city council to restore key heritage buildings while also improving public spaces within the Unesco World Heritage site.

"These projects will ensure George Town continues to be a heritage city where its b...