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Queen Street is one of the roads within the Original Grid of George Town as laid out by Captain Francis Light. It was named after Queen Charlotte (1761-1818), the wife of King George III.

Today Queen Street has a predominantly Hindu character. The main place of interest here is the Arulmigu Sri Maha Mariamman Temple.

Queen Street has all along been an enclave for the working-class Indians. In the early days, the street was known as Gedung Rumput in Malay, meaning "grass warehouse", in reference to the barns used in storing hay to feed the cattle.

The Hokkiens referred to Queen Street as Chap Jee Keng Choo, meaning "twelve (shop)houses", in reference to twelve identical shophouses located here.

The Opium & Spirit Farm Offices were built here in 1906, and was occupied for many decades by Star Publications.

Getting there

Queen Street is not served by public bus but Rapid Penang Bus 11, 101, 104, 201, 202, 203, 204, 301 and 302 pass through Chulia Street nearby.

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In Other Words ...

Malay: Gedung Rumput (grass warehouse)
Hokkien: Chap Jee Keng Choo (twelve shophouses)


Queen Street Location Map


Queen Street (12 November 2008)
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Photos of Queen Street


Queen Street sign (12 November 2008)
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Old Queen Street sign (12 November 2008)
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