A mural depicting an old lady laughing with presumably her grandson on a wall of a house at the entrance to the Chew Jetty.
This mural was painted by a local artist named Simon Tan. For the art’s location, please click HERE for the map.
Author: WiLL CWK
George Town Pre-War Facade III
The Penang Municipal Coat of Arms
Symbolic meanings of the emblem;
Shield: Barry wavy of eight Azure and Argent a chief embattled Or overall a Pinang or areca-nut palm leaved and fructed Proper
Crest: On a wreath of the Colours mantled Vert doubled Or a crescent therefrom issuant a mullet of the Last
Supporters: On a compartment of waves barry wavy Azure and Argent issuant therefrom a mount Vert two dolphins hauriant torqued of the First finned Or
Motto: “Memimpin Sambil Berkhidmat” (“Leading While Serving”)
Penang Isle: Nagore Durgha Sheriff (or Nagore Dargha Sheriff)
Nagore Durgha Sheriff mosque located at the intersection of King Street and Chulia Street is a small shrine built in honor of a Muslim saint. The shrine which was built in the 1800s, is located at the the heritage zone of George Town and is found to be the oldest Indian Muslim shrine in Penang.
The Penang Police Headquarters
The Penang Police Headquarters is itself a historical building located along Penang Road, George Town. The old building also incorporates the Art Deco architectural style, which is commonly seen back at the time. The police headquarters was established on 25 March 1807 while the building was built just before World War II. The building also underwent a renovation and repainting of white and blue recently.
Beach Street Vintage Architectural
George Town Street View: Church Street
Penang Street Art (Acheen Street Ghaut)
Four-Way View at George Town Center
A collage of views from the old Komtar Pedestrian Crossing bridge at Penang Road, George Town.
The Komtar Pedestrian Crossing
The Komtar Pedestrian Crossing is a four-way pedestrian bridge crossing with connecting access at Penang Road, Burmah Road, Prangin Road and Komtar Walk. Located right at the intersection of the three busiest roads in central George Town, the bridge also provides a nice view from above on the town area.
