Masjid Maqbul is an old Malay mosque and one of the oldest mosques in Penang. It is situated along Sungai Pinang road, Jelutong.
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Greenhall: History Museum of Penang
History Museum of Penang (or Pinaon Time Tunnel) is a small museum recently established along Greenhall Street in George Town. Within the museum, there is a ‘time tunnel’ which basically showcases the timeline of Penang through various exhibits and sculptures. It was said that Penang island was once referred to as “Pulau Pinaon” (which sounded similarly to “Pulau Pinang” in Malay) by the British back during the time before the island was occupied and developed.
For more info, please visit its official website HERE.
Cleaner Greener Penang
The “Cleaner Greener Penang” is an initiative by the Penang State Government together with the corporate sector and local communities to promote and restore the living environment for a better quality of life.
Penang Street Art (A Curious Art House)
This shophouse is located along Victoria Street and is at the cross junction corner of Gat Lebuh Acheh (Acheh Street Ghaut) and Victoria Street in George Town.
Windows of Heritage
Cecil Street View
Straits Eclectic architectural style of the pre-war double-storey townhouses at Cecil Street. This type of architectural style is a popular commission back in the early 20th century and can be commonly seen in George Town. Most of such houses usually had their ground floor converted as shop units with residential units at the top floor.
George Town Street View: Banana Shop
Penang Isle: Little India
Little India is an ethnic Indian enclave located in George Town, covering an area around Queen Street, Chulia Street and Market Street. Rows of shops selling various Indian apparels, merchandise and food can be found in this area in addition to Penang’s oldest old Indian temple, the Sri Mahamariamman Temple. Little India is especially crowded during festive season such as Diwali or Deepavali.
Cannon Street: Khoo Kongsi Entrance
Penang Street Art (The Five Foot Way Illusion)
This large portrait print of a ‘five foot way’ pasted on a side wall of a building at Armenian Street provides an illusion of a continuous walkway.