Love Lane, once bustling with backpackers and tourists, now lies somewhat deserted during the Covid-19 period.


Love Lane, once bustling with backpackers and tourists, now lies somewhat deserted during the Covid-19 period.


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.




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.

The Acheen Street or Acheh Street (Lebuh Acheh), is a street in George Town named for the old Acehnese community who used to live there.

The old fire station at Beach Street is the earliest fire station in Penang that has served the local community since 1909.



The tower of Acheen Street Mosque comes into view as one walks along Cannon Street. The popular ‘A Boy Reaching Up’ mural of Ernest Zacharevic can also be spotted at the wall of the house on the right of the street.


A signage at a building along Beach Street in George Town showing the German Heritage Trail in Penang.

Kek Lok Si at night during the last few days of its lighting period.