Pinang Fountain Roundabout

Pinang Fountain (16 November 2020)


Pinang Fountain (GPS: 5.41924, 100.34403) is a memorial fountain erected at the Light Street Roundabout in George Town, Penang. The metal structure, 4.8 meters in height, resembles a stylized pinang (betel nut) cut in half. A spray of water comes up from inside the structure. The choice of pinang as the motive for the structure was to reemforce Penang as Pulau Pinang, which translates as the island of betel nuts.

The fountain was put up despite objections and protests from local conservationists, who were concerned that the fountain will be an eyesore and will hamper the chances of George Town being recognized as a World Heritage Site (The city succeeded in obtaining that honor from UNESCO on 1 July 2008). Others were worried that it will block the view of the Queen Victoria Memorial Clocktower nearby, a local icon. However, after the fountain was put up, the majority of Penangites surveyed found that the fountain was actually quite attractive, especially at night.

Another view of the Pinang Fountain (21 August 2011)

Getting there

From the Weld Quay Ferry & Bus Terminal, cross Pengkalan Weld using the pedestrian bridge. Turn right and walk along Pengkalan Weld, follow the bend in the road to Pesara King Edward. At the end of Pesara King Edward is the roundabout with the Pinang Fountain.

What to see and do

The Pinang Fountain offers a good photography opportunity beside the Queen Victoria Memoriaol Clocktower nearby.

View of the Pinang Fountain and the Queen Victoria Clocktower (30 January 2006)


Pinang Fountain at night (30 January 2006)


Another view of the Pinang Fountain at night (30 January 2006)

The Pinang Fountain is on the Map of Light Street, Penang

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