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Historic Boon Siew Villa Penang Demolished…
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TSGOPI56
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May 27 2025, 09:01 AM, updated 7 months ago
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Penang defends condo plan amid outcry over Boon Siew Villa demolition GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government has confirmed that all technical and safety requirements have been met for a luxury condominium project along Jalan Batu Ferringhi, despite public concern over traffic congestion and safety in the area. The Ascott Residences project, which will comprise 99 units of high-end condominiums on a narrow stretch of road near a bend, was approved on Nov 20, last year. Before  After https://www.nst.com.my/amp/news/nation/2025...illa-demolition
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khelben
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May 27 2025, 09:02 AM
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Such a nice looking villa.
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TSGOPI56
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May 27 2025, 09:04 AM
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QUOTE(khelben @ May 27 2025, 09:02 AM) Such a nice looking villa. That villa was legacy of Tan Sri Loh Boon Siew, the self-made tycoon who brought Honda motorcycles to Malaysia.
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JoeK
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May 27 2025, 09:06 AM
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QUOTE(GOPI56 @ May 27 2025, 09:04 AM) That villa was legacy of Tan Sri Loh Boon Siew, the self-made tycoon who brought Honda motorcycles to Malaysia. why his children not living there? he sold to gomen?
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ZeroSOFInfinity
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May 27 2025, 09:07 AM
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One bungalow for 99 units of condo.
Fair trade or not?
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Hobbez
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May 27 2025, 09:08 AM
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I think it is a haunted bungalow.
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nebula87
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May 27 2025, 09:08 AM
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Stop ruining the view la
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acbc
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May 27 2025, 09:08 AM
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Just an old house. If the family already sold it means they don't want it anymore.
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Phoenix_KL
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May 27 2025, 09:08 AM
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Getting Started

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99 units of high-end condominiums minimum 1 million each.
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Raddus
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May 27 2025, 09:09 AM
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Getting Started

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QUOTE(JoeK @ May 27 2025, 09:06 AM) why his children not living there? he sold to gomen? Latee the children fight over who gets to own it Better to sell and split the money among themselves This post has been edited by Raddus: May 27 2025, 09:10 AM
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TSGOPI56
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May 27 2025, 09:10 AM
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QUOTE(ZeroSOFInfinity @ May 27 2025, 09:07 AM) One bungalow for 99 units of condo. Fair trade or not? The new condo is being built by a Singapore developer, so I believe the target market is not for locals. On that small piece land near beach also they want built high rise condo. Human greed have no limits…
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Pain4UrsinZ
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May 27 2025, 09:11 AM
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This one sells motorcycle one boon side?
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fongsk
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May 27 2025, 09:11 AM
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QUOTE(Phoenix_KL @ May 27 2025, 09:08 AM) 99 units of high-end condominiums minimum 1 million each.  Wait for soil erosion la….
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fongsk
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May 27 2025, 09:11 AM
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Is this the one where the nephew committed suicide?
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krishtiano86
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May 27 2025, 09:15 AM
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Won't see this happening in Europe. They will preserve the history.
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tahfeikei
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May 27 2025, 09:17 AM
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very nice im sure the project will help improve the traffic on that narrow winding road very good
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Hobbez
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May 27 2025, 09:18 AM
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QUOTE(fongsk @ May 27 2025, 09:11 AM) Is this the one where the nephew committed suicide? I heard something like that. Deswai me thinks the bungalow is haunted and was featured in some geomancy book if not mistaken.
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Matchy
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May 27 2025, 09:18 AM
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Looks like murder happened in the house long time ago:- https://juiceonline.com/1987-murder-tycoons-son-penang/
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sonypshomer
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May 27 2025, 09:21 AM
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QUOTE(Hobbez @ May 27 2025, 09:08 AM) I think it is a haunted bungalow. true QUOTE The mansion was also the site of a tragedy for the Loh family.
On Feb 25, 1987, it became the site of one of Penang's most chilling unsolved crimes.
Loh Kah Kheng, Boon Siew's second son and designated heir, was found dead in his bedroom with his hands bound with telephone wires.
His body was also left in an eerie pose — legs tucked behind his back — while a phone cable also coiled around his neck. He was just 39.
According to the police report, Kah Kheng, his wife Shirley Yeap, brother-in-law Jeffrey and a bodyguard returned from dinner around 9.45pm.
Shirley later departed to the airport for a flight to Kuala Lumpur.
The next morning, when Kah Kheng failed to appear at work, Jeffrey went to the villa and found the bedroom door locked.
It was reported that he had to force open the door before finding Kah Kheng's body.
Two suspects were detained, including Jeffrey. But both were later released with no charges ever filed.
The case remains unsolved to this day. https://www.nst.com.my/amp/news/nation/2025...g-full-memories
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TSGOPI56
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May 27 2025, 09:22 AM
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QUOTE(tahfeikei @ May 27 2025, 09:17 AM) very nice im sure the project will help improve the traffic on that narrow winding road very good A new 10.61km coastal highway, the North Coastal Paired Road (NCPR), is being planned to connect Tanjung Bungah to Teluk Bahang, reducing travel time from 45 minutes to 7 minutes. Construction is expected to begin in 2026 and take five years to complete, with completion targeted by 2031. This new road will help the traffic issue on the Batu Ferringi costal road.
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