Ayer Itam: Rifle Range Flats

Rifle Range flats

The Rifle Range flats at Ayer Itam are one of the oldest residential flats in Penang. The name was derived from the past when the area was actually being used as a rifle range. Built under a low cost housing project with an area size of 450-500sqf per unit, the flats were reportedly completed in the 1970s.

George Town Street View: Prangin Road (Old Canal Area)

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Prangin Road originated from the old Prangin Canal in the old days was a popular water route in George Town for transportation of local goods to and from the ‘Sia Boey’ marketplace which located at the old canal area. Part of the old canal can still be seen in the picture above (the abandoned greenery area).

Penang Street Art (Armenian Street Art Alley)

Various street art murals lining up the wall along a small back alley at Armenian Street, George Town. Most of these wall arts have been commissioned by the local shops there to attract tourists who visit the popular street.