Penang Street View: The Kampung Homes
Street view of traditional Malay kampung houses along Balik Pulau roads in Penang. During the festive period of Hari Raya, many Malays will be returning to their family homes, and most of them will be traveling from the urban cities to the kampung area.
A Hari Raya Decoration in Penang
Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a national holiday in Malaysia and this year, the holidays start from the 6th to 7th July. In general, the Muslims here will be going back to their hometowns (or balik kampung) to celebrate the festive season with their families.
To all Muslims out there, Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Carnarvon Street View: Heritage Road
Presgrave Street View: Kwong Wah Yit Poh Press Building
Kwong Wah Yit Poh is one of the oldest Chinese language newspapers in Malaysia, which was originally founded by in 1910 by Dr. Sun Yat-sen (as one of the movement’s media outlets to overthrow the Qing dynasty of Imperial China at that time). This current building is located at Presgrave Street, George Town. Prior to this location, the newspaper office had been located in several places in George Town including Armenian Street and Chulia Street Ghaut.
A Vintage Heritage Facade
Passing by a Mosque in Balik Pulau
George Town Street View: City Road
The Straits in the Evening
A ferry crossing the Straits of Malacca from Penang Island to the Butterworth mainland during an evening, with the Bukit Mertajam hill in the background.
Queensbay Mall
Queensbay Mall is a large shopping complex located at the Bayan Lepas south eastern coast of Penang, facing Jerejak Island. It is the largest shopping mall in Penang island, and is located just nearby both the Penang bridges as well as the airport.
