Kuala Lampur, Aug. 6 -- GEORGE TOWN, Aug 6 - The Association of Tourism Attractions Penang (ATAP) has called on the Penang government to introduce a comprehensive plan to ensure the safety of tourists, particularly those visiting the George Town World Heritage Site.

ATAP chairman Datuk Ch'ng Huck Theng said guidelines and regulations should be introduced to ensure all heritage and pre-war buildings within the Unesco-listed site are safe.

"The state must introduce a full plan that includes an inspection plan by the authorities to check the safety of the structures, and there should also be incentives to encourage building owners to restore and upkeep their premises," he said in an interview with Malay Mail recently.

He said affordabilit...