Lorong Ceri 5, Butterworth
Lorong Ceri 5 is a short connector within Taman Aman Jaya, in the Raja Uda area of Butterworth, Penang. Running east–west, it links Jalan Raja Uda in the east to Lorong Ceri 7 in the west. The road’s north side is anchored by a Petronas service station, while its south side is lined with 3-storey shophouses, giving the street a distinctly mixed-use character that blends everyday convenience with local commerce.
Name and Setting
The word ceri in Malay means “cherry,” and many streets in the Raja Uda–Butterworth corridor adopt plant or flower themes that reflect a pleasant suburban identity. In this cluster, “Ceri” designates a sequence of local access roads serving the Taman Aman Jaya neighbourhood. The numbering (e.g., “5”) helps distinguish parallel lanes and cul-de-sacs within the same precinct, a common technique in planned mainland Penang townscapes.
Layout and Streetscape
Approaching from Jalan Raja Uda, the eastern mouth of Lorong Ceri 5 opens into a compact but busy frontage. The north side Petronas station supports daily motoring needs—fuel, quick checks, and convenience-store items—while the south side shophouses host small businesses such as coffeeshops, service trades, tuition centres, and mini-marts. This juxtaposition concentrates activity near the junction, with short-term curbside parking and frequent in–out movements typical during peak hours.
Further west toward Lorong Ceri 7, traffic thins and the rhythm becomes more residential/local. The road carriageway is standard for a local access street, adequate for two-way light vehicles with informal parking bays along the shophouse frontages. Pedestrian movement is mainly sidewalk-based near the shops, tapering into typical front setbacks as the street approaches its junction with Lorong Ceri 7.
Function within Taman Aman Jaya
Lorong Ceri 5’s role is twofold. First, it funnels neighbourhood traffic to and from Jalan Raja Uda—Raja Uda’s principal high street of northern Butterworth—so residents can reach banks, eateries, clinics, and other Raja Uda conveniences in minutes. Second, it provides a small commercial strip at the shophouses that caters to day-to-day needs of nearby households. The presence of the service station further cements its place as a quick-stop corridor for motorists traversing the Ceri-side lanes.
Property Profile and Market (as of August 2025)
The south-side 3-storey shophouses are versatile: ground floors often suit F&B or retail, while upper floors work as offices, tuition studios, or storage. Asking rents in the Raja Uda corridor vary by visibility and floor level; recent published listings indicate upper-floor shop/office spaces around RM1,400/month for ~1,400 sq ft (≈130 sqm), while full 3-storey shoplots on or close to the main commercial spine can reach several thousand ringgit monthly depending on size, frontage and fit-out12. Ground-floor units with strong footfall typically command a premium.
On the residential side, Taman Aman/Aman Jaya and the broader Raja Uda area continue to see steady demand. Recent transactional data for landed homes in the “Taman Aman” address cluster (Butterworth) shows a median of about RM538,000 between early 2024 and early 2025, with a 25th–75th percentile range roughly RM450,000 to RM665,0003. Current asking prices across Raja Uda for terraced homes skew higher for newer or larger units—examples in August 2025 include listings in the ~1,600–2,150 sq ft built-up (≈149–200 sqm) range, with asking prices from the mid-RM700,000s up to around RM1.1 million for renovated or corner units4.
For readers benchmarking home sizes and budgets: single-storey terraces in the older pockets often sit on ~1,200–1,600 sq ft (≈111–149 sqm) land with built-ups that vary, while 2-storey terraces commonly advertise ~1,600–2,000 sq ft (≈149–186 sqm) built-up. In August 2025, indicative asking rents for family-sized terraces in the broader Raja Uda area often fall in the low-to-mid RM1,000s per month depending on condition, furnishing, and proximity to the main road, with premium outliers for fully renovated units near commercial convenience4. All figures are indicative and subject to change; readers should verify current market conditions before making decisions.
Access and Connectivity
Jalan Raja Uda provides the primary access to Lorong Ceri 5 from the east. Although the lorong itself is not directly served by a bus stop, the nearest stops are on Jalan Raja Uda, which is included on Rapid Penang’s Route 604 corridor (Penang Sentral ↔ Sungai Dua mainland). This route is useful for connections to Penang Sentral and other mainland neighbourhoods, with local journey planners and the operator’s route information providing stop-by-stop details56. As with many inner streets, most residents and shop patrons arrive by motorcycle or car.
Staying, Shopping, and Everyday Convenience
The everyday appeal of Lorong Ceri 5 lies in its convenience-first urban form. The Petronas station supports commuting households, while the 3-storey shophouses supply casual dining, services, and after-school activities. For larger errands, Jalan Raja Uda’s commercial spine is moments away. This mix serves both local residents and pass-through motorists from adjacent Ceri lanes and the broader Aman Jaya pocket.
At a Glance: Urban Character
Compact frontage, quick-stop services, and neighbourhood retail define the street’s eastern end; calmer, residentially scaled movement characterises the west. The street neatly demonstrates how short lorongs in Raja Uda balance small-business vibrancy with residential liveability within just a few hundred metres.
Quick Facts
- Road: Lorong Ceri 5 (Taman Aman Jaya, Butterworth)
- Connects: Jalan Raja Uda (east) to Lorong Ceri 7 (west)
- North side: Petronas service station
- South side: 3-storey shophouses (mixed retail/services)
- Property snapshot (Aug 2025): Raja Uda terraced homes often ~1,600–2,000 sq ft (≈149–186 sqm) built-up; asking prices ~RM750k–RM1.1m depending on age/condition4. Taman Aman past transactions showed median ~RM538k (Feb 2024–Jan 2025)3. Upper-floor shop/office rentals ~RM1,400/month for ~1,400 sq ft; larger full shoplots can be much higher near prime frontage12.
- Public transport: Nearest stops on Jalan Raja Uda; served by Rapid Penang Bus 604 corridor (Penang Sentral–Sungai Dua)56.
References
- PropertyGuru – Shops for Rent in Raja Uda (accessed Aug 2025)
- PropertyGuru – Shop/Office Rentals in Raja Uda (sample listings, Aug 2025)
- Brickz – Taman Aman Landed Transactions (Feb 2024–Jan 2025)
- PropertyGuru – Terraced Houses for Sale in Raja Uda (Aug 2025)
- Penang Travel Tips – Rapid Penang Bus 604 overview
- Moovit – Rapid Penang Route 604 (live map & stops)
Lorong Ceri 5 on the Map of roads in Penang
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