1/4 Let’s dissect the law on the Penang International Airport expansion vs. SJK (C) Chung Shan. Most believe a historic site requires formal gazetting to be protected. This is legally incorrect. Under the National Heritage Act 2005 [Act 645], heritage is an inherent status. Section 2 explicitly protects tangible cultural heritage "whether listed or not in the Register." The 75-year-old school building is inherently heritage by its history and Art Deco architecture. #Penang #Act645 #HeritageLaw