Afternoon scenes from the market area (nearby Chowrasta Market) at Kuala Kangsar Road, George Town. The market starts very early in the morning every day and is usually crowded until its closure time near noon.
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Facade of a Heritage Mansion
The front archway-entrance of Yeng Keng Hotel at Chulia Street, George Town. Yeng Keng Hotel is an old heritage mansion which was originally built in the 1800s, and is now restored and renovated as a boutique hotel.
Penang Street Art (The Clouded Leopard)
A street art mural featuring a clouded leopard painted by artists Yok and Sheryo. This art work can be found at the alley behind the RHB bank building which is located at the junction of Beach Street and China Street, George Town.
A Penang Road Street View
George Town Street View: Khoo Sian Ewe Road
Khoo Sian Ewe Road is a small road in George Town city center, which was named after Khoo Sian Ewe, a son of a Chinese Kapitan. During his time, Khoo Sian Ewe is a well known philanthropist and one of the largest property owners in Penang. Besides being knighted by the British Empire and being a member of the Straits Settlements Legislative Council, he also contributed in the establishment of several historical buildings on the island with one being the famous Majestic Theater, an old but historical cinema in Penang.
C.Y. Choy Road’s Street View
C.Y. Choy Road, George Town.
The House of “Forever Young”
The facade of a restored heritage townhouse with the Chinese name “Forever Young House” in Lorong Muda, George Town.
A Walk along Brick Kiln Road
Walkway along the old shophouses of Brick Kiln Road, George Town.
A Ruin of Heritage
An old and ruined townhouse in George Town.
Penang Street Art (The Rotan Cane Sculpture)
This steel rod art sculpture can be found beside the wall of a rattan shop in Chulia Street, George Town. The caricature depicts a mother buying a rattan cane while a boy was hiding behind the bush, for fear of the cane (or locally known as “rotan”). The rattan cane was commonly used as a ‘disciplinary tool’ back at home and in school during the old days.