Muda Lane

Muda Lane, George Town, Penang (30 June 2012)


Muda Lane is a minor lane in the inner city of George Town. It connect Stewart Lane, where it faces across from the Goddess of Mercy Temple, to Market Lane, where it faces the Market Lane Tuak Shop.

Until recently, Muda Lane was just another neglected part of George Town. However with the inscription of the inner city as a World Heritage Site, there is new-found interest in the shophouses here, many of which have been bought over and renovated into either budget guesthouses or boutique hotels. The proximity of Muda Lane to the sights in George Town makes it an idea base for travellers.

Muda Lane is most likely named after Sungai Muda, the river that today separates Kedah from the northern part of Penang Mainland. In the old days, Muda Lane was known in Penang Hokkien as Thai1ko3 Hang33 , which means "leprosy lane", due to the presence of lepers staying there.

Muda Lane at dusk (7 July 2010)


Muda Lane junction with Market Lane (5 February 2013)

Street Art on Muda Lane

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