Tanjong MP Allocates RM82,000 For Penang’s Iconic Chew Jetty Extension Project

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The Member of Parliament for Tanjong has channelled RM82,000 from her constituency allocation for the iconic Chew Jetty heritage area extension and improvement project here to enhance the safety and comfort of residents and visitors.

The MP, Lim Hui Ying said the allocation would support improvement works at the historic clan jetty, with the project expected to be completed within two weeks.

“Chew Jetty is one of the important jetty clans in the Tanjong area. This jetty always attracts many tourists to visit, becoming the main passage for local residents. 

"Therefore, regular maintenance and improvement work is crucial to ensure the safety of facilities and the comfort of residents and visitors,” she posted in Facebook.

Lim, who also Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister, said the improvement works at Chew Jetty had begun several days ago and urged residents and visitors to exercise caution when passing through the construction area besides comply with all safety instructions throughout the duration of the works.

She noted that the progress of the project would continue to be monitored as part of efforts to improve community facilities and enhance the safety and comfort of public spaces, while also ensuring the historical and cultural heritage of Chew Jetty is preserved.

Chew Jetty, located along George Town’s historic waterfront, is the largest and one of Penang’s oldest Chinese clan jetties. Built on stilts above the sea, the settlement has been home to generations of Chinese residents since the 19th century and is located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

-- BERNAMA