Kampung Siam, Penang
Kampung Siam | ||
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Postal code 10250 | ||
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Kampong Siam is an ethnic
The neighbourhood is still inhabited by ethnic Siamese, who had moved into the area as early as the 19th century.[2] However, the enclave has also, in recent years, been under threat from rapid urbanisation and redevelopment.[3][4]
History
The first Siamese settlers were believed to have arrived at
More recently, Kampung Siam's residents have been embroiled in a tussle over land rights, as the neighbourhood is earmarked for the construction of a hotel.[1][3][4] Although the land was held in trust, it was sold without the trust holders' knowledge to a developer in 2014.[6] When the residents were issued eviction notices, a lawsuit was filed in retaliation against the developer. The lawsuit was dismissed in 2015, leading to fears that the Siamese enclave will be bulldozed to make way for redevelopment.[3][4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "myPenang". mypenang.gov.my. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ^ ISBN 9789839886009.
- ^ a b c "Kampung Siam residents in a state of limbo". www.thesundaily.my. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ^ a b c "Penang Siamese village to go, making way for urbanisation - Metro News | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ^ "myPenang". mypenang.gov.my. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ^ "Uncertain future for Kampung Siam". www.thesundaily.my. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
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