"Yeoh Only" Sculpture, Chulia Street Ghaut

Yeoh Only (GPS: 5.4153, 100.33975) is a steel-rod sculpture installed on the wall of Yeoh Kongsi, along Chulia Street Ghaut, George Town. It celebrates the Yeoh clan association which was founded in 1836 to look into the welfare of the newly arrived Yeoh clansmen.

The "Yeoh Only" Sculpture depicts a band of newly arrived immigrants identifying themselves to the host receiving them.

Yeoh Only Sculpture, Chulia Street Ghaut, Penang (25 January 2013)


The "Yeoh Only" Sculpture is based on the caricature of Penang cartoonist Baba Chuah. It was installed in 2013 as a continuation of a series of steel-rod sculptures celebrating the culture and heritage of George Town.

Getting there

"Yeoh Only" Sculpture is located on Chulia Street Ghaut and is within walking distance of the Weld Quay Ferry & Bus Terminal. From there, take the pedestrian bridge across Weld Quay, then turn left and continue south on Weld Quay until you arrive at the junction with Chulia Street Ghaut. Turn right into Chulia Street Ghaut and continue past the intersection with Victoria Street, to see the sculpture on the wall to your right.

List of Steel-Rod Sculptures by Baba Chuah, Marking George Town Sculptures and Penang Street Art