Memories on reclaimed land: The defamiliarization of Weld Quay in George Town: How does the memory of place correlate with the transformation of Weld Quay over time and defamiliarizing the experience and perception of place?

Penang was once an important port along the Straits of Melaka, connecting the Indian and Pacific Oceans, serving as a major stop point for ships sailing between Asia, Europe and the Middle East. In the 19th century, the British colonial authorities decided to undertake a massive land reclamation project to expand harbour and trade activities,...