At the Heart of Bukit Mertajam

By Mohd Shahrizal

February 2018 PHOTO ESSAY
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Bukit Mertajam, once an agricultural settlement, is today a prosperous commercial centre. The town gained attention from the British in the nineteenth century – thanks to its lucrative spice and sugar trade – and its growth has continued unabated.Today, it is an exciting and attractive place peopled by colourful personalities.

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