During the Japanese Occupation of Penang, the mere mention of one name was enough to strike fear among the local populace.
Nov 112012
Sep 252012
Blog reader Ah Chuan shares his memories of Sungai Ara.
Sep 202012
For a long time, Bukit Mertajam was one of those places where time seemed to stand still and memories frozen in the past could be savoured in the present.
Sep 062012
Tunglang recalls what life was like in Madras Lane in the 1960s and 70s:
Sep 052012
Few people are aware that the famous Indian Nobel laureate for literature, Rabindranath Tagore, visited Penang in 1927. He also passed by this way earlier in 1916.
Jul 312012
Update: In the 1940s, boats used to carry cargo all the way from the sea-front all the way along Prangin Canal, which was once a river, passing by Capitol Cinema (demolished to make way for Komtar) until the junction of Transfer Road. Back in the 19th century, George Town only reached up to Prangin Canal, and that’s why the old market area near the canal was called Sia Boey (end of the town). More history of Prangin Canal on the Travel Tips website. 31 March 2011: Now that there are plans to revitalise the Prangin Canal area in Penang, those responsible should proceed very carefully with what they do, bearing in mind that the surrounding area is swampy ground.
Mar 122012
Why rush to the top of Penang Hill, when the ride up in the slow ol’ wooden train was itself a priceless multi-sensational experience.
Feb 212012
The MPPP is embarking on a RM10-12m project to upgrade the heritage Chowrasta market – its first makeover since 1961.
Feb 102012
This is what Penang Road looked like in the early 20th century – we once had a car-free George Town, didn’t we? (Click on picture to enlarge)
Nov 162011
A light rail or tramway once extended from the Weld Quay jetty to Penang Hill via Air Itam Road.