George Town Street View: Irrawaddy Road

Irrawaddy Road

Irrawaddy Road

Irrawaddy Road (or Jalan Irrawadi) is a small road in George Town that can be accessed via Burmah Road and Northam Road. It is named after the Irrawaddy River or Ayeyarwady River in Myanmar due to the nearby presence of the Burmese and Thai communities back in the old days.

This area used to be a residential area with a few government servants quarters, but in recent times, several eateries and cafes have opened in the nearby areas.

Irrawaddy Road

Penang Street Art (The Underwater Crack)

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A mural located at the back area of shophouses near Irrawaddy Road, Service Road and Chow Thye Road, Penang. To be precise, the mural is located at the back exit of a shophouse facing Service Road. The semi 3D mural depicts a crack through the wall to reveal an underwater scene.

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