River Road (Jalan Sungai)
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Jalan Sungai (River Road), Penang (3 February 2013)
River Road, or Jalan Sungai, is a road through an industrial and working-class neighbourhood of George Town, Penang. It runs from Jalan Sungai Pinang to Jalan Gurdwara (Brick Kiln Road). In doing so, it crosses Sungai Pinang, the river that give it its name.
River Road is located in the working class neighbourhood of the city. The housing here is in the form of low cost flats, many of which are in a deplorable state. The city slaughterhouse is also located on River Road.
Map of River Road
Housing on River Road
- PPR Jalan Sungai (GPS: 5.40744, 100.32459)
- Taman Sri Pinang (GPS: 5.40637, 100.32321)
Getting there
Rapid Penang Bus 206, 301, and 401 pass through River Road.
River Road, or Jalan Sungai, as it is known today (2 December 2008)
Jalan Sungai road sign (3 February 2013)
Old Jalan Sungai road sign (2 December 2008)
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