Argus Lane

Argus Lane, Penang (25 June 2005)


Argus Lane , or Lorong Argus, is a short lane behind the Cathedral of the Assumption. When the Eurasian community moved their church from Church Street over to here, they settled on this little lane in their own village. One of the bungalows there was called Argus House, and it was there that Penang's first newspaper, the Pinang Argus was published way back in 1867, surviving only until 1873.

Today only a small remnant of the Catholic community can still be found on Argus Lane. You can see elements of Catholic influences in the pictures of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary on their front door.

Map of Argus Lane

Sights along Argus Lane

In Other Words ...

Argus Lane is known in Hokkien as Serani Leh1pai1 Tng2-eh3 Hang2a1 (Traditional Chinese: 色藍乳禮拜堂後巷仔, Simplified Chinese: 色蓝乳礼拜堂后巷仔) meaning "lane behind the Eurasian Church", for obvious reason.

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is along Farquhar Street. It is served by Rapid Penang bus CAT. Walking distance is about 5-10 minutes.

Argus Lane (25 June 2005)


Lorong Argus road sign (30 November 2008)

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