Repair Incentives For Category I And Category II Heritage Buildings in George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Introduction

George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) is inviting building owners (or its authorised representative) to submit applications for the incentives program tailored for Category I and Category II Heritage Buildings within the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

The incentives aim to assist building owners to repair their buildings. It is also that this public-private and professional partnership will provide the much-needed facelift for George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site, thus safeguarding and conserving the World Heritage Outstanding Universal Value. 

Repair Incentives

1. Each Category I heritage building within George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site may apply for a maximum of Ringgit Malaysia Two Hundred Thousand Only (RM200,000) per unit.
2. Each Category II heritage building within George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site may apply for a maximum of Ringgit Malaysia Fifty Thousand (RM50,000) per unit

Application Period

Phase 1: 8 January 2024 to 8 March 2024.

Eligibility

1. Malaysians age 18 years old and above.
2. Building and land owners (or its authorised representative) of category I or category II heritage buildings within George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site [Reference: Authorization Letter].
3. Scope of work within the Repair Permit by City Council of Penang Island (MBPP).
4. Physical work not yet commenced on site.
5. Owners with or without a Repair Permit may apply. GTWHI will assist in the Repair Permit application with MBPP for those without a permit.
6. The grant shall be awarded based on the project merits to the Outstanding Universal Value.
7. Applicants must submit at least 2 quotations from Penang based contractors of the proposed job [Reference: Quotation Checklist].
8. To encourage more contractors participating in repair works of heritage buildings, those registered with CIDB under Building Category with B03 (Restoration and Conservation) and B04 (Building Construction Works) specialisation will be qualified as potential contractors.

Scope of Work

Scope of works recommended under this incentives including the following:

1. Building cleaning works
2. External building painting
3. Internal building painting
4. Handrail Installation
5. Installation of Close Circuit Television (Category I heritage building only)
6. Installation of Automated External Defibrillator (Category I heritage building only)
7. Relocation of air conditioning compressor and ducting
8. Removal of vegetation
9. Repair of existing building facade
10. Repair of existing roof
11. Repair of existing staircase
12. Repair of internal and external wall
13. Repair of existing timber flooring
14. Repair of ground floor slab
15. Repair of window
16. Repair of door
17. Repair and touch up of building ornamentation
18. Repair of airwell
19. Rectification of airwell
20. Termite treatment
21. Upgrading of electrical cabling and wiring
22. Upgrading of gutter and rainwater downpipe
23. Upgrading the internal drainage system
24. Steel beam to support dilapidated structure
25. Others

The Following Items Are Not Applicable

1. Physical work that has commenced on site.
2. Purchase of furniture, equipment or assets.
3. Payment of rental or utilities bills.
4. Cosmetic treatment for the building.
5. Interior design.
6. Bank charges.
7. Printing cost.

The list above does not limit to or exhaustively as every application will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Submission of Application

Submission through online forms at the following links:

Repair Incentives For Category I Heritage Buildings in George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site

Click here for Category I Application Form

Repair Incentives For Category II Heritage Buildings in George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site

Click here for Cat II Application Form

Translated information of Application Form are available in Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin as reference [Reference: Application Form (BM), Application Form (BC)].

Refer to Flow Chart for detailed processes [Reference: Flow Chart].

Supporting Documents

1. Declaration Letter by Building and Land Owner. Click here for the sample of the Declaration Letter.
2. Authorization Letter from Building and Land Owner. Click here for the sample of the Authorization Letter.
3. Applicant’s Identity Card (Front and Back) (cross mark “For GTWHI Purpose” at the top left corner).
4. Company/Association Registration Certificate.
5. List of Owner or Committee Members.
6. Grant/ Land Title.
7. Certified Plan (latest 6 months verified by land office).
8. Assessment Tax (Cukai Taksiran/ Pintu).
9. Quit Rent (Cukai Tanah).
10. Photos before work.
11. Proposed colour scheme (if applicable).
12. Other related documents (if required).

Terms and Conditions

1. Complimentary training on the heritage method of work will be provided for heritage building owners and contractors during the execution of this project.
2. All applicants will receive written notification on the Committee decision.
3. Successful applicants will need to enter into an agreement with GTWHI.
4. Payment will be released to the appointed contractors upon written instruction from the Building Owner (or its authorised representative) based on the following progress.
   • 10% upon signing of agreement with GTWHI
   • 40% upon 50% of work
   • 50% upon full completion

5. The owner shall retain the existing long-term tenant (more than 20 years or 3 generations) within the grant receiving premise shall there be any for a period mutually agreed with GTWHI.

6. The owner shall not sell or transact the grant receiving premise for a period mutually agreed with GTWHI.

Further Information

1. Muhammad Hijas Bin Sahari (016-4823430)
2. Chuah Ai Kheng (012-4310507)
3. Muhammad Luqman Mohamad Shukri (013-4348414)

George Town World Heritage Incorporated
No. 116 & 118, Lebuh Aceh, 10200, George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Email: beam@gtwhi.com.my

Quotations Checklist

1. Address of work to be conducted
2. Date quotation issued
3. Validity of quotation (at least 3 months)
4. Name of person issue quotation
5. Position of person issue quotation
6. Scope of works/ products/ services with specification
7. Quantities of works/ products/ services
8. Work Method Statement
9. Delivery requirements
10. Terms of reference
11. Timeline (total weeks needed)
12. Payment Terms (10% upon signing of agreement with GTWHI, 40% upon 50% of work, 50% upon full completion)
13. Company profile (organization chart and team members)
14. The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) certificate copy
15. The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) certificate copy
16. Working experience (5 latest completed project, year completed, project cost, project location)
17. Integrity Pact with GTWHI

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