This old two-storey building was famously called ‘Lang Chia Keng’ in Penang Hokkien, which means ‘House of Trishawmen’. It was also called the ‘72 families’ house. The house is easily missed as one turns into Burmah Road from Penang Road, where it is sandwiched on the left between a large building and food outlets. Today, only four families still live there but they would be gone soon. “Families here used to do everything together and as kids we will run and play together,” said Eoh Goay Choo, 75.

Source: The Star March 24, 2018 02:48 UTC