Jalan Masjid, George Town, Penang
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Jalan Masjid, George Town, Penang (30 November 2022)
Jalan Masjid, formerly known as Mesjid Road or Mosque Street, is a small, almost obscure road off Chulia Street in George Town, Penang. It was named after Masjid Ali Arshahan, one of the small Indian Muslim mosques located along this part of Chulia Street. The mosque was founded in 1840 but is no longer in use. Next to it is a Muslim burial ground that is still there, along with Makam Maulana Miskin Waliallah, one of the Indian Muslim mausoleums from the early part of the 20th century.
Erected along Jalan Masjid are double-storey shophouses in the Straits Eclectic style. These date from the 1930's, as the area around Chulia Street began to take on a more Chinese appearance, with the decline in the Indian Muslim population.
Map of Jalan Masjid, George Town, Penang
Sights along Mesjid Road on the map
- Makam Maulana Miskin Waliallah (GPS: 5.41904, 100.33531)
- Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay & Canteen (GPS: 5.41952, 100.33549)
- Su Goon Tong (GPS: 5.41916, 100.33533)
- Wai Kei Cafe (popular char siew rice stall) (GPS: 5.41892, 100.33526)
Getting there
The nearest bus stop, along Chulia Street, is served by Rapid Penang Bus 11, 101, 104, 201, 202, 203, 204, 301 and 302.
Mesjid Road shophouses (20 November 2010)
Makam Maulana Miskin Waliallah (20 November 2010)
Jalan Masjid roadsign (30 November 2022)
Jalan Masjid road sign (20 November 2010)
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