Much of Komtar’s charm is gone


GEORGE TOWN: Once the hottest retail spot in Penang, the 39-year-old Komtar here has lost much of its appeal to the extent that some pioneer shopowners have given up hope for better days.

Several owners have stopped paying the monthly service charge and are apparently waiting for the management to commence legal action and force-sell their units.

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