1 June 2011
I emailed Penang Heritage Trust (PHT) hoping to find out more about the fate of Shih Chung building. I got a reply one day later.
According to Sheau Fung from PHT, this building has been sold again to yet another new buyer but they are not able to obtain any information on the latest development plans.
The building is now listed as one of the heritage buildings in the Special Area Plan by MPPP Heritage Department.
I really hope conservation work will happen soon as Penang is heating up from the UNESCO Heritage Site frenzy.
Hang in there!
Some latest photos (dated 11 Aug 2010) can be found at iGeorgetown Penang.