Seck Chuan Lane, George Town, Penang

Seck Chuan Lane roadsign (7 July, 2010)
© Timothy Tye using this photo

Seck Chuan Lane is a small lane within the core zone of the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site. It runs from Chulia Street to Buckingham Street.

Seck Chuan Lane was named after Khoo Seck Chuan, one of the big landowners in 19th century George Town and a member of the board of directors of Khoo Kongsi and Kong Hock Keong (the Goddess of Mercy Temple). His mansion is believed to be located in the vicinity of Seck Chuan Lane. The Hokkiens called Seck Chuan Lane Tua Mui Lau Lai, meaning "(lane) on the hindside of the big entrance arch". It refers to two entrance arches facing Chulia Street going into Sek Chuan Lane, and ending at the compound of a big house, probably that of Khoo Seck Chuan.

Getting there

Take Rapid Penang Bus 11, 101, 104, 201, 202, 203, 204, 301 and 302 to Chulia Street and walk from there to Seck Chuan Lane.

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In Other Words ...

Seck Chuan Lane is also known in the local dialects as follows:

Hokkien: Tua Mui Lau Lai Hindside of the big entrance arch; Tubak Hang (Pork Alley).