Rising rents force Malaysians out of heritage site
Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera English
  • 7 years ago
For many cities being added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites is a source of pride.

However, for George Town, in northern Malaysia, the status has also brought its share of problems.

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