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Historical church in Malaysia to undergo facelift

Restoration work will be extensive, costing US$616,000
Historical church in Malaysia to undergo facelift
Published: June 29, 2016 09:17 AM GMT
Updated: June 29, 2016 09:25 AM GMT

One of Malaysia's most historical Catholic churches will be closing its doors for over a year while it undergoes a RM2.5 million (US $616,000) facelift.

Restoration work on the 156-year-old Assumption Church in George Town, the capital of Penang state, is set to begin Sept. 1, reports the New Straits Time.

Father Gerard Theraviam told the press that extensive repair work will be carried out inside and outside of the church.

"Various new amenities will be installed or upgraded to enhance comfort and esthetics such as the introduction of a new air-conditioning system, new sound system, new projectors, concealed rewiring works and internal and external lighting," said Father Theraviam.

"The existing sanctuary will also be upgraded to enhance its heritage value and external landscaping works will also be carried out," he added.

While the work is being carried out the cathedral will be closed for 14 months.

Assumption Church is the third oldest Catholic church in Malaysia. It also houses the oldest organ pipes in Southeast Asia.

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