Lebuh Tamil
Tamil Street, or Lebuh Tamil, is a short street in the inner city of George Town, Penang. It runs from Penang Road to Kuala Kangsar Road, and is one of the streets which was an enclave for the Tamils who operated a market.
Until the middle part of the 20th century, the area has been predominantly South Asian in character, hence the name of the next road being Chowrasta Road, and the market named Chowrasta Market.
Getting there
Rapid Penang bus 10, 11, 101, 103, 104, 201, 202, 203, U204, 206, 301 and 302
are among those that pass by Penang Road. From there, it is just a short walk to Tamil Street.
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In Other Words ...
Hokkien: Kalinga Bansan (South Indian Market).
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Tamil Street (12 November 2008)
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Tamil Street Location Map
Photos of Tamil Street
Tamil Street sign (12 November 2008)
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Tamil Street plaque (24 November 2008)
© Timothy Tye using this photo
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