Painted by local artist Vincent Phang, The mural captures Mr. Rangan, the legendary coconut seller who has been a fixture in Lorong Abu Siti (Aboo Sittee Lane), George Town for over 52 years. In his signature towel wrapped around his head, he’s shown expertly slicing open coconuts amidst the alley’s historic shophouse backdrop. The artwork celebrates not just his craftsmanship, but also the spirit of Penang’s street culture—and the quiet heroes who keep it alive day after day. It’s both a vivid portrait and a tribute to tradition and perseverance.
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Penang Street Art (Lum Lai Duck Meat Koay Teow Th’ng)
An art mural painted by local artist Vincent Phang depicting the famous Lum Lai Duck Meat Koay Teow Th’ng stall at Cecil Street Market. This mural can be found at the corner shophouse of McNair Street and Cecil Street Market junction.
Located at Cecil Street Market in George Town, Penang, this family-run stall has served its signature duck meat kōay teow th’ng since the late 1970s. It earned a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2025, praised for its savory clear broth packed with umami, silky duck, pork, fish cakes, fish balls, duck blood jelly, and aromatic fried garlic and shallot bits—served over smooth flat rice noodles.
Penang Street Art (Barefoot Char Koay Teow Stall)
A recent colorful mural is created to celebrate the legacy of Tan Bak Juah, a well-loved char koay teow hawker known for cooking barefoot over a charcoal stove—a tradition passed down from his father. Painted by local artist Vincent Phang on McNair Street, the tribute honors Tan’s decades of dedication and highlights the charm and heritage of Malaysia’s street food culture. This char koay teow stall is located inside the nearby Cecil Street market.
Penang Street Art (The Kebaya Tailor)
In conjunction with George Town World Heritage Day, Georgetown Heritage and Penang Bazaar have unveiled a tribute mural at Penang Bazaar’s Color Lane. The mural, painted by local artist Vincent Phang, honors Pak Nazaruddin, who devoted 45 years to the Kebaya trade, leaving a lasting legacy in Penang’s cultural landscape.
Pak Nazaruddin’s dedication as a Kebaya merchant is celebrated through this artwork, which not only adds vibrancy to Penang Bazaar but also blends art and history in a meaningful way. The mural pays tribute to his contributions to the local community and highlights Penang’s rich heritage as a cultural hub.
Another art work by the same artist can be found along this alley as well: Link.
Penang Street Art (The Old Blacksmith)
A recent art mural painted by showcasing an old blacksmith at work, located at Lorong Toh Aka (Toh Aka Lane) in George Town. Toh Aka Lane is an old street used to be known as blacksmiths’ lane back in the old days of Penang.
The mural is a tribute to Chong Saik Pow, a famous blacksmith who had his workshop and origins at the lane. The art work was created by a local artist named Vincent Phang.
Penang Street Art (The Tailor)
A man at work with a sewing machine.
A mural created by artist Vincent Phang at a small alley beside Penang Bazaar, which is also an art tribute to 𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐳𝐢𝐳, a local old tailor at the said bazaar.
The alley floor itself is also painted with colorful patterns which makes it an instagrammable place.
Google Map location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HXyazmvN8YwMrKA19
