Old well has a story to tell


GEORGE TOWN: Known to be the oldest in Penang, a well in Masjid Jamek Batu Uban has been serving the community for almost 300 years.

Located within the compound of the mosque, the well is said to have been built by the founder of Batu Uban, Haji Mohammed Salleh or better known as Admiral Intan Nam Tunku Patis Sebatang in 1734.

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