Fish Lane (Lorong Ikan), George Town

Fish Lane (Lorong Ikan), George Town, Penang (4 July 2019)


Fish Lane (Malay: Lorong Ikan, Penang Hokkien: Kiam3 Hu3 Hang33 ) in Malay, is a small lane in the Lower Beach Street section of George Town. It connects Prangin Lane to Malay Street. Fish Lane developed as a working-class neighbourhood during the mid 19th century, providing support industry such as the drying of salted fish, to the produce market of Sia Boey.

In Other Words ...

Fish Lane is called Kiam3 Hu3 Hang33, meaning "salted fish lane" in Hokkien.

Map of Lorong Ikan, Penang

Street Art

Cow and Fish Mural (GPS: 5.41309, 100.33536)
Facing Fish Lane, at the junction with Malay Street, is the steed-rod sculpture entitled "Cow and Fish".

Street Vendor Mural (GPS: 5.41279, 100.33453)
At the Prangin Lane junction is a mural by 20-year-old artist Chan Kai Lun. The painting depicts two street vendors of yesteryears, an apt reflection of what Fish Lane once was. Nippon Paint Malaysia sponsored the mural paint for the artwork.

Mural on Fish Lane by Chan Kai Lun (4 July 2019)

Getting there

From the Weld Quay Ferry & Bus Terminal, walk along Pengkalan Weld until you reach the junction with Gat Lebuh Melayu. Turn right, and enter Gat Lebuh Melayu. Cross Lebuh Pantai, continue into Lebuh Melayu. Fish Lane is on the left side of Malay Street.

Lorong Ikan roadsign (4 July 2019)


Fish Lane (4 December 2008)


Fish Lane, George Town (2 December 2008)


Fish Lane history plaque (2 December 2008)

List of Streets in Penang and Streets in Malaysia