Dismayed residents watch as work to clear area for PR1MA homes begins


GEORGE TOWN: The demolition of government quarters in Kampung Kastam, Bukit Gelugor, has gone ahead to make way for 1Malaysia People’s Housing (PR1MA) homes despite protests by occupants in 35 of the 114 units.

The residents expressed dismay during the demolition of the vacant units by the Department of Director-General of Lands and Mines at about 9.30am yesterday.

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