Madrasah Hamid Arabi, an old building located along Ah Quee Street, was found to be previously an Islamic religious school as well as providing boarding facility for Islamic students. This building is located not far down the road from the famous Ah Quee street art mural and the “Bruce Lee and Cat” mural.
Category: George Town / Island
The Shophouse Doors of George Town
The various designs of metal entrance door of old shophouses in George Town.
George Town Street View: Kelawei Road
View of the Kelawei Road and the surrounding Pulau Tikus district skyline. Kelawei Road is one of the major and busy roads in Penang, serving as the connection to Gurney Drive area, the town center and Tanjung Bungah coastal area.
Penang Street Art: Random Graffiti II
A graffiti art painted on a wall of a car park area in Chulia Street, George Town.
George Town Street View: An Old Facade
An old worn out facade of a pre-war building in George Town.
Beach Street: A Sunday Sidewalk
Sunday is a cars-free day at Beach Street where one can choose to either leisurely walk or cycle along the historical street.
Nagore Road: A Corner Shophouse
A shophouse with old pre-war architecture dated back to the 1900s which is located at the corner of the junction of Nagore Road and Burmah Road. Two art murals (Pigeon House and the Lady in Qipao) can be seen painted on the wall of the building’s sidewalk.
Church Street Intersection Building
A Shore of Rocks
The Penang Second Bridge which is near its completion can be seen from this eastern shore of the island.
Komtar Walk: Coob Coffee Club
Tucked away in the Komtar Walk area, Coob Coffee Club is a small cozy cafe serving Japanese style food, coffee, tea, and a small selection of cakes. Its signature drink is the Sumiyaki syphon coffee. For more info, do visit its website here; www.coobcoffee.com.
