George Town Street View: Sungai Ujong Road

Sungai Ujong Road

Sungai Ujong Road

Sungai Ujong Road (or Jalan Sungai Ujong) lies at the end of the old Prangin River that once existed in the area. Sungai Ujong Road also serves as the connection between Prangin Road and Kimberley Street. There is a steel rod art sculpture depicting the early days of the road in the 19th century of Penang.

Penang Street Art (Sungai Ujong Road)

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This steel sculpture found at Sungai Ujong Road depicts barbers who once set up their business along the Prangin Canal back in the old days of Penang. Hairs which were cut were apparently thrown by the barber shops into the canal during that time. Sungai Ujong Road also marks the end point of the former Prangin River. Sungai Ujong Road serves as the connection between Prangin Road and Kimberley Street.