Passing by the Dewan Dato Haji Ahmad Badawi located in Bagan Luar, Butterworth, Penang. This building which faces a large open field is the community hall of the Seberang Perai Municipal Council. It was built during the British colonial era and served as a recreation club building back during that time. It was later renamed in honor of the late father of former Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Jalan Phuah Hin Leong or Phuah Hin Leong Road is a street that is linked from Burmah Road to Irrawaddy Road in George Town. The road was named after a Chinese immigrant who came to Penang during the old times and later became a self made wealthy man. This particular person was Phuah Hin Leong, who was born under the surname Lim, however, it was said that his family was so poor that they had to give him up for adoption to another family surnamed Phuah. At the time of his death in 1901, Phuah Hin Leong had become the richest person in Penang.
Chowrasta Road in George Town is a busy road during the morning due to the Chowrasta Market that is located there. It is one of the roads surrounding the Chowrasta Market, which was established by local Indian traders in the 19th century. The word “chowrasta” was found to actually refer to “four crossroads”, likely pointing towards the four roads surrounding the market.
The George Town World Heritage Office building at Armenian Street on a raining day.
A row of townhouses located along McNair Street, George Town.
Shophouses located along Chulia Street, George Town.
