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Malay Street is one of the streets in the inner part of George Town. Part of the street forms the border between the core zone and buffer zone of the World Heritage Site. The street got its name before in the old days, it was a village path through the Malay and Achenese village located in its vicinity.

Getting there

Take the free City Hop On Shuttle Bus to Bus Stop No. 14 (Lebuh Carnarvon) and walk a short distance from there to Malay Street.

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Malay Street Location Map





In Other Words ...

Thai Goo Au (Behind the Cattle Slaughter Houses)

Photos of Malay Street


Malay Street (4 December 2008)
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Shophouse at junction of Beach Street with Malay Street (4 December 2008)
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Malay Street, towards Carnarvon Street (4 December 2008)
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Malay Street sign (12 November 2008)
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Another Malay Street sign (12 November 2008)
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Malay Street plaque (12 November 2008)
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