A large mural depicting the various races and cultures as well as iconic symbols of Malaysia which can be found within the premise of a petrol station along the Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu Highway.
Penang Street Art (A Malaysia Day)
Author: Will C
Penang Street Art (Balik Pulau’s Old Fisherman Mural)
The Old Fisherman mural at Balik Pulau town.
George Town Street View: Colors of the Flag
This MARA building in George Town is painted with blue and red stripes, symbolizing the colors of the national flag of Malaysia. Today is also the Independence Day of Malaysia.
Penang Street Art (Nyonya Kuih Seller)
An art sculpture depicting an Indian selling “nyonya kuih ” on the street. This was a common sight back in the old days whereby nyonya kuih sellers (most of them are Indians) would be either cycling or walking around the town selling the local delicacies.
George Town Street View: A Random Graffiti Alley
George Town Street View: Kapitan Keling Mosque
Today in Penang, it is the Hari Raya Aidiladha (or Hari Raya Haji) holiday which is a religious festival celebrated by the Muslim community worldwide. Also known as Hari Raya Korban, it is a tradition here which usually involves the sacrifice of cows and sharing the meat with family, for relatives and friends, and for poor people.
George Town World Heritage Day (7 July)
George Town World Heritage Day is a Penang state holiday to recognize and commemorate the city’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7 July 2008. The state holiday which falls on 7 July every year provides the opportunity to celebrate the city’s historical culture and heritage.
Covid-19 Era : Quiet Love Lane
Love Lane, once bustling with backpackers and tourists, now lies somewhat deserted during the Covid-19 period.
Covid-19 Era : Quiet Armenian Street
Armenian Street rarely sees such emptiness during the pre-Covid-19 era, however, with multiple movement control orders and the ban of travels, the popular street is mostly quiet these days.
George Town at Night : Komtar Tower Lighted Up
During the nights of Covid-19 pandemic, the lights of the Komtar Tower are turned on to reflect the “color” of the pandemic affecting the state.
