Category: Architecture
Wawasan Open University
The Wawasan Open University in Penang is located along Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah and has its main campus housed in the grounds of a beautiful mansion, which was once known as the Homestead. The Homestead is the residence of Yeap Chor Ee (a wealthy businessman and the founder of Ban Hin Lee Bank), which was later donated to the university by the grandson.
The Clan Jetty
The Blue Door
Facade of the Past IV
The old Hotel Central, Penang Road.
A Green-Windowed Shophouse
A Vintage Street View
A couple of coconut sellers set up shops within this row of shophouses along Dato Keramat Road.
Street View from Hong Kong Bar
A view of Chulia Street.
Thaipusam in Penang
Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community annually. In Malaysia, many Hindu devotees generally will flock to the Batu Caves in Selangor or the Waterfall Temple in Penang to celebrate this festival. One of the main highlights of the festival is the kavadi being carried by devotees seeking help from the God Murugan (as shown in the picture above).
PENANG ROAD (Jalan Penang)
As one of the busiest roads in George Town, Penang Road (or Jalan Penang) is also the main road used by most people traveling in George Town city center. There are a number of smaller roads that connect with Penang Road along the way.
It was found that Penang Road was the first major road built during the British time in Penang and appeared in the original town map created by Sir Francis Light.