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Magazine Road is the first of originally seven parallel roads after the Prangin Canal. For that reason, it is known in Hokkien as Et Tiau Lor, meaning "First Road", a short form of "Et Tiau Lor Koay Kang'a" or "First Road after the Canal". It is the first road within the Seven Streets Precinct.

Magazine Road is right at the heart of George Town. It ends at what was formerly Simpang Enam, a six-corner junction that has since been reduced to five when Gladstone Road made way for the Komtar development.

Getting there

From the Komtar Bus Terminal, walk along Jalan Ria and you will emerge at Jalan Magazine.

Sights along Magazine Road

  • Komtar
  • 1st Avenue Penang
  • Hui Aun Association

    • Click for list of Streets of George Town



    In Other Words ...

    Hokkien: Et Tiau Kor (First Road)



    Magazine Road sign (2 December 2008)
    © Timothy Tye using this photo

    Magazine Road Location Map





    Photos of Magazine Road


    Magazine Road (2 December 2008)
    © Timothy Tye using this photo

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