Chowrasta Road, George Town

Chowrasta Road, George Town, Penang (12 October 2019)


Chowrasta Road (Malay: Jalan Chowrasta; Penang Hokkien: Ke1ling3na1 Ban3san1) is a road in George Town, Penang. It is one of the four roads surrounding the Chowrasta Market, a market which was established by the Indian community in 19th century George Town. The name "chowrasta" itself means "four crossroads - I suppose it refers to the cross roads formed by Chowrasta Road, Kuala Kangsar Road, Tamil Street and Penang Road.

Chowrasta Road and in fact the entire Chowrasta area including Tamil Street, is known in Hokkien as Ke1leng2na4 Ban3san1, meaning "South Indian Market".

Updates on Chowrasta Road

13 August, 2019
The Star reported that the canopy along Chowrasta Road has been completed. Known as Walk@Chowrasta, the canopy is installed with solar panels, in line with the state's green agenda. On top of that, the canopy is built with a rainwater harvesting tank which can collect up to 9,000 liters of water which can be used for cleaning the market and roads. The canopy was built at a cost of RM2.5million, while the solar panel cost RM180,000.

1 August, 2017
The Star reported that the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has proposed to erect a canopy along Chowrasta Market to provide share for the 68 traders there.

Map of Chowrasta Road, Penang

Sights along Chowrasta Road

Getting there

Take the bus to Penang Road. Chowrasta Road is just a short walk from the Penang Road bus stop. Rapid Penang Bus 10, 11, 101, 103, 104, 201, 202, 203, 204, 206, 301 and 302, ply Penang Road.

The canopy installed over Chowrasta Road (12 October 2019)


The famous popiah-skin stall at Chowrasta Road (12 October 2019)


Chowrasta Road, George Town, Penang (20 May 2012)


The market along Chowrasta Road (24 November 2008)


Jalan Chowrasta road sign (24 November 2008)


Chowrasta Road plaque (24 November 2008)

Sights along Chowrasta Road

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