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GEORGE TOWN: The little enclave of Tanjong Tokong is set for a new revival.

A Hong Kong businessman, who is among many on the lookout for prime land and buildings in the state, has snapped up the long-neglected Island Plaza in the area and promises to make it a big draw again.

The buyer, known only as Law, said he would bring Hong Kong’s creative economy – musical and performing arts, film and television production – to the mall.

As an added attraction, there will be the former British colony’s iteration of the coffeeshop, called cha chan teng in Cantonese, which literally means “tea and dishes hall”.

Cha chan teng is characterised by a casual dining atmosphere, with a menu of fine-dining delicacies on top of Hong Kong’s street food.

Island Plaza has been sold for an undisclosed sum to the real estate tycoon who said he would bring all the successful retailing strategies of Hong Kong to the state.

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/09/03/new-life-for-island-plaza