Penang Street Art (‘Under Protection’ Mural)

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This large mural can be found painted on the wall facing a small alley of Hotel Penaga‘s Clarke Terrace. Phrases of “Under Protection” can be seen inscribed upon the art work, probably to mean the things that should be protected by people less they are extinct. The painting depicts a tiger caring for her cubs, an old pre-war house structure and a man resting on a trishaw amidst tropical trees and birds.
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Beach Street: Cozy in the Rocket

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Cozy in the Rocket is the new Amelie Cafe with a spacious dining area and still retains its old vintage settings. Operated by the original couple owners, Cozy in the Rocket is located at the corner of the junction of Armenian Street and Beach Street, a few meters away from the old spot.

Ah Quee Street: Madrasah Hamid Arabi

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Madrasah Hamid Arabi, an old building located along Ah Quee Street, was found to be previously an Islamic religious school as well as providing boarding facility for Islamic students. This building is located not far down the road from the famous Ah Quee street art mural and the “Bruce Lee and Cat” mural.

Nagore Road: A Corner Shophouse

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A shophouse with old pre-war architecture dated back to the 1900s which is located at the corner of the junction of Nagore Road and Burmah Road. Two art murals (Pigeon House and the Lady in Qipao) can be seen painted on the wall of the building’s sidewalk.