Bukit Mertajam: Old Streets View

BM Danby Road
Street View of Market Street (Jalan Pasar) in Bukit Mertajam Town.

BM Danby Road
Street View of Danby Street (Jalan Danby) in Bukit Mertajam Town.

The Bukit Mertajam market is just located nearby these two streets.

Bukit Mertajam: An Old Town

Bukit Mertajam

Bukit Mertajam

Bukit Mertajam

Bukit Mertajam

Bukit Mertajam

Bukit Mertajam

Bukit Mertajam

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.

George Town Street View: Malay Street

Malay Street

Malay Street

Malay Street

During the mid of 19th century, Malay Street (Lebuh Melayu) was part of a Malay town area south of Acheen Street in George Town and was commonly known for the slaughtering of cows which were bred here. There is also a nearby art sculpture which depicts the origin of the area.

Malay Street

Malay Street