George Town’s old flats known for its old trades seeing trendier businesses setting up shop.
The three blocks of People’s Court, with blue rooftops, lined up to form an L shape off Cintra Street. — Photos: ANDY LO, LIM BENG TATT and CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
Loh and his daughter Esther showing traditional wedding biscuits baked at their four-generation cake shop.“The bakery has gone through several relocations from a modest attap-roofed shop to its current spacious location at the housing scheme here. “Our loyal customers, mostly locals, want us to continue running the business. They recognise that our products are a result of a lifetime of experience and inherited skills,” said Esther.
Unfortunately, Yeong’s retirement looms on the horizon and his daughter who works in the IT sector will not be carrying on the family business, potentially marking the end of an era. Jia Hui preparing to open her cafe at People’s Court. As a former resident, she wants the cafe to be a gathering place for the community.
People’s Court was built to fulfil an election promise made by the Socialist Front, which won the 1959 local government election for the City Council of George Town.The Penang chief minister at that time was Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee.
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