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Penang Isle: General Post Office (Bangunan Tuanku Syed Putra)

The Penang General Post Office is located within the Bangunan Tuanku Syed Putra (literally, Building of Tuanku Syed Putra) at Downing Street, George Town. As the first major government office in Penang after the country’s independence, Bangunan Tuanku Syed Putra was named after Tuanku Syed Putra, the Raja of Perlis, who was also the country’s third King during 21 September 1960 to 20 September 1965.

George Town Street View: LOVE LANE

The origin of the name Love Lane is not exactly known. The most common theory is that rich Straits Chinese men who lived at the nearby Muntri Street had apparently kept their mistresses separately in Love Lane during the 19th century (similar to what is shown by the Love Lane’s steel wall art caricature). Due to this, the street was then known as Love Lane.

Now, however, Love Lane is host to mostly budget accommodations for backpackers in Penang as well as cafes and bars.

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