Masjid Titi Papan
Burmah Road, George Town

Titi Papan Mosque

Masjid Titi Papan is a small heritage mosque along Jalan Burma, at the junction of Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe. This mosque dates back to 1893, and is significant for being the point where the Praingin Canal used to reach. The canal, which is only visible for part of the way near Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong, once reached Jalan Transfer, from where there's a plank bridge (titi papan) across it.

Jalan Transfer was created in 1867, and was so named to commemorate the "transfer" of administration of Penang from India to Singapore, under the Straits Settlements. Masjid Titi Papan used to be the community mosque for the Peranakan Jawis (Muslims of Indian and Malay parentage) that lived in a settlement around it in the mid 19th century. This community has long since disappeared, although further down Jalan Transfer, the Tamil Muslim community around Dato Koya Shrine still exists.

Getting there

Masjid Titi Papan is located near the start of Jalan Burma. From the Komtar Bus Terminal, walk along Jalan Tek Soon to Jalan Penang. Cross Jalan Penang and turn right. Walk along Jalan Penang until you arrive at the junction of Jalan Burma. Cross Jalan Burma using the pedestrian bridge. Turn left, walk along Jalan Burma, and you will arrive at Masjid Titi Papan at the junction of Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe.

Nearby Sights

Malaysian Hakka Heritage Centre

Loke Thye Kee (dilapidated)

Khaw Kongsi

Ong Kongsi

Church of Our Lady of Sorrows

Meng Eng Choo

Masjid Pintal Tali

Nearby Shopping

Komtar

Prangin Mall

Gama

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