Jalan Piggot, George Town

Jalan Piggot, George Town, Penang (11 August 2022)


Jalan Piggot, formerly Piggot Road, is a minor road off Jalan Scotland, in George Town, Penang. It is located across Jalan Scotland from the Penang Turf Club.

Jalan Piggot starts at the junction of Jalan Scotland at the Penang Public Library, forms an "L" to reemerge at Jalan York. Sungai Air Terjun flows through the road and into the grounds of the Seri Mutiara. Jambatan Jalan Piggot carries the road across the river.

It is possible that Jalan Piggot was named after Lester Piggott, a famous British jockey of the 1970's who often raced at the Penang Turf Club.

Map of Jalan Piggot, Penang

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is along Scotland Road. It is served by Rapid Penang bus 304.

Jalan Piggot roadsign (11 August 2022)


Piggot Road signboard (13 January 2011)


Jalan Piggot road sign (13 January 2011)

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