Penang is indeed a heritage town, rich with attractive historic sites and cultural events. However this inimitable settlement stands out as a truly unique living heritage.
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The Chew Jetty is actually the entire settlement of wooden houses built on silts and the name “Chew” is the surname (the first name) of the residences, which is how the name was derived.
The jetty was initially made up of rows of plank supported by stilts constructed as platform for passengers embarking and disembarking from the boats to the shores and vice versa. With the passing years, these platforms were joined together to become a jetty.
There are another five other clan communities similar to the Chew Jetty lining in a row along Weld Quay and together they are known as the Clan Jetties or Weld Quay Jetties. The Chew Clan is by far the largest among the Weld Quay family of clans.
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