Street View of Market Street (Jalan Pasar) in Bukit Mertajam Town.
Street View of Danby Street (Jalan Danby) in Bukit Mertajam Town.
The Bukit Mertajam market is just located nearby these two streets.
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Bukit Mertajam: An Old Town
The Bukit Mertajam town (normally called BM) is a small old town located near the foot of the very hill which it derived its name from. The town is located in Seberang Perai, the mainland side of Penang. The streetscape of the Bukit Mertajam town is similar with George Town’s heritage area, with pre-war style shophouses lining up along its streets.
Nearby attractions in Bukit Mertajam area include the St Anne Cathedral and the Berapit Siamese Hill Temple.
Bukit Mertajam Old Town Houses
Heritage pre-war houses in the old town of Bukit Mertajam, Penang.
Penang Street Art: The “Jalur Gemilang” Flag Mural
The flag of Malaysia (also called the “Jalur Gemilang” painted on a wall along Madras Lane, George Town.
George Town Street View: Malay Street Ghaut (II)
Malay Street Ghaut is an extended area and road of Malay Street. The Malay Street itself was reportedly named after a Malay village located around the Acheen Street Mosque.
George Town Street View: A Three-Storey Heritage House
The facade of an old three-storey heritage townhouse at Malay Street, George Town.
Penang Street Art (The Bearded Face)
A large mural depicting the face of a bearded man painted by UK artist Gabriel Pitcher in conjunction with the Different Strokes street art festival held in Penang a couple of months ago. This art work can be found at Muntri Street, George Town.
A Quiet Day at Stewart Lane
A typical street scene of Stewart Lane, George Town.
George Town Street View: C.Y. Choy Road (Jalan C.Y. Choy)
Formerly known as Bridge Street, this road was renamed as C.Y. Choy Road (or Jalan C.Y. Choy) in the 1980s in honor of the third and last mayor of George Town. During his tenure as a mayor in the 1960s, Choy was reportedly also known as the “Quiet Mayor of George Town” due to his low profile, until the Federal Government discontinued the local elections for cities.
Penang Street Art (The Camera Artillery by CodeFC)
Behind the mural painted by Alexface in Nagore Mews is a stencil art work from UK street artist CodeFC. This stencil mural seems to feature a camera-like artillery or cannon.
For this street art location, please go HERE.
You may also find several of CodeFC’s works scattered across George Town.