Fish Lane, George Town

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Fish Lane is a small lane in the Lower Beach Street section of George Town. It developed as a working-class neighbourhood during the mid 19th century, providing support industry such as the drying of salted fish, to the produce market of Sia Boey.

Getting there

From the Weld Quay Bus Terminal, walk along Pengkalan Weld until you reach the junction with Gat Lebuh Melayu. Turn right, and enter Gat Lebuh Melayu. Cross Lebuh Pantai, continue into Lebuh Melayu. Fish Lane is on the left side of Malay Street.

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In Other Words ...

Hokkien: Kiam Hu Hang (Salted Fish Lane)

Fish Lane (4 December 2008)
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Fish Lane Location Map

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Fish Lane junction with Malay Street (4 December 2008)
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Fish Lane plaque (4 December 2008)
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