One of the oldest post offices and the highest one in Penang. This post office is the only one atop the Penang Hill and has been serving the residents up there for a long time.
Category: George Town / Island
Penang Street Art (Napkins Cafe Mural)
Came across this mural near Kampung Kolam area, along Carnarvon Street in George Town. It belongs to the wall of the Napkins Cafe.
Five Foot Way Heritage Facade
The five foot ways of George Town heritage townhouses were commonly laid with vintage patterned ceramic tiles.
Dato Kramat Road Street View
Dato Kramat Road (or Jalan Dato Kramat) is a major road in Penang which starts from the area near Komtar all the way to the Ayer Itam district. The road was named after a small Muslim-Tamil settlement near Sungai Pinang in the 18th century before the arrival of Sir Francis Light. The settlement was likely led by a Dato Keramat, a Muslim ascetic of possibly Tamil origin.
Dato Koyah Road Street View
Dato Koyah Road or locally Jalan Dato Koyah, is a rather small road in the heart of George Town that can be accessed via Penang Road. The road was named after Syed Mustapha Idris (who was also known as Dato Koyah), a famous Malabari faith healer in George Town during the early 19th century.
The intersection of Penang Road and Dato Koyah Road is marked by the closed and abandoned “Kayu Nasi Kandar” shop.
George Town Street View: Cintra Street
Cintra Street is a road in George Town that connects both Kimberley Street and Chulia Street. Cintra apparently refers to the Portuguese word for “Port” and the street has its root traced back to early Eurasians who settled here. Back in the old days during the 19th century, the street was also known for its Japanese geisha establishments or the Karayuki-san.
There is also a steel rod art sculpture found along this street.
Penang Street Art (Three Angelic Muses)
Passing by what seems to be rather random sculptures of three angelic musicians near Fish Lane, George Town.
Penang Street Art (Bon’s Little Bird Mural)
A wall art mural painted by Muebon (aka Bon) of Thailand during the Different Strokes street art festival. This artwork can be found on the back wall of an old building located along Noordin Street in George Town.
Penang Street Art (Muebon Door Art)
Another mural painted by Muebon of Thailand during the Different Strokes street art festival. This artwork can be found on the other half of the side door of Hin Bus Depot in George Town.
Penang Street Art (Alexface Door Art)
A mural painted by Alexface of Thailand during the Different Strokes street art festival. This artwork can be found on the side door of Hin Bus Depot in George Town.