"Kandar" Sculpture, Ah Quee Street

Kandar Sculpture (12 May 2013)


The "Kandar" Sculpture is the second steel-rod sculpture to be installed on Ah Quee Street in George Town, Penang. It celebrates nasi kandar, a Tamil Muslim rice meal that was originally sold in itinerant manner on the street. The name kandar refers to the pole used to carry the food items about.

Kandar Sculpture (12 May 2013)


Kandar Sculpture, Ah Quee Street (12 May 2013)


Today nasi kandar has moved indoors into proper restaurants. In the past, many nasi kandar stalls were set up in coffee shops, but in the past decade, a number of 24-hour nasi kandar restaurants have appeared, including a few along nearby Chulia Street. The "Kandar" sculpture is based on a caricature by cartoonist Tang Mun Kian. It is among the last batch of sculptures installed under the Marking George Town project.

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is along Chulia Street. It is served by Rapid Penang bus 10, 11, 101, 104, 201, 202, 203, 206, 301, 302, 401 and 401E.

List of Steel-Rod Sculptures by Tang Mun Kian, Marking George Town Sculptures and Penang Street Art