Category: Architecture

Butterworth Street View: Dewan Dato Haji Ahmad Badawi

Located at Bagan Luar, Butterworth, the Dato Haji Ahmad Badawi Hall and Community Center building was built during the British colonial era and served as a recreation club building back during that time. It was later renamed in honor of the late father of former Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Penang Isle: Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple

Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples in George Town and is located in Penang’s Little India along Queen Street. The historical temple was built in 1833 and is also known as Sri Mahamariamman Temple.

On a side note, Thaipusam festival was also held on 8 January this year in Penang.

George Town Street View: Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong (Prangin Road)

Dr Lim Chwee Leong Road (or Prangin Road), George Town

George Town Street View: Campbell Street Market at Night

The old and historical market decorated with lanterns during Chinese New Year nights.

One of the two oldest markets in George Town, Campbell Street Market was built in the early 1900s, and it featured unique colonial architecture design.