The has-been historical icon for Kamparians

The has-been historical icon for Kamparians

Once regarded an icon for Kampar, a row of shop-houses are facing demolition by local authorities here.

The shop houses that are located in the ‘heart’ of the Kampar tin-mining town had become an icon for the Kamparians over the years.

CJ Edmund Lee had recorded some parts of the houses before they are fully demolished by the bulldozers.

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Video by  Edmund Lee, Citizen Journalist

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