Price: RM 35
2003, THIRD EDITION,
(first edition, 1993)
Published by Janus Print
& Resources, Penang
Soft cover, 15.5 X 22cm,
189 pages,
over 280 colour photos
ISBN: No. 983-9886-00-2

Reviews & Press

New Straits Times
23 April 1994
"Streets of diverse settlers"
by Tan Gim Ean

The Star
23 April 1994
"George Town through the eyes of a native"
by Ridzwan Chesterfield

Streets of George Town, Penang:
An Illustrated Guide to Penang's City Streets
& Historic Attractions
Khoo Su Nin @ Khoo Salma Nasution

George Town, Penang.Historic city of terracotta roofs, effusive stucco ornamentation and friendly five-foot ways, where diverse local cultures survive and multiply and traditional festivals celebrated all the year round. What makes Malaysia's northern city so different? "Streets of George Town" is a serious guide to things visible and invisible.

The traditional neighbourhoods and urban villages which make up the cosmopolitan city are carefully explored. In the wealth of surviving built heritage are the stories of those who have contributed to the prosperity of the trading settlement, from Penang's founding settlers and early builders to latter-day personalities. In these streets is the living history of a uniquely complex multi-cultural society.

Richly illustrated with over 280 photos, this guide is meant for every visitor who has ever enjoyed George Town's charming streetscapes, and every Penangite who wishes to rediscover his or her own home town.

Quotes

''To really understand this fascinating port, buy a copy of Khoo Su Nin's guide...''
– John Borthwick, Australian travel writer

''The champion defender of Penang's historic buildings is Khoo Salma
Nasution... "Streets of George Town, Penang," published under the
author's maiden name, Khoo Su Nin, ... made Khoo a local celebrity and helped rekindle civic interest in documenting and preserving the
island's rich architectural heritage.''
– Katherine Tanko, International Herald Tribune

''There's a story to every street and Khoo tells us how some got their
names.... Streets of George Town is an eye-opening guide, particularly for children of Penang who know little, or nothing, about its lively history.''
– Tan Gim Ean, New Straits Times

''Foreign writers come and go leaving romanticised reports of the 'Pearl of the Orient' but Khoo shows us the grassroots perspective. ... Khoo provides us with nearly 300 pictures; all taken by herself and with descriptions which leave nothing amiss.''
– Ridzwan Chesterfield, The Star

''Khoo Su Nin, one of George Town’s leading authorities on the
architectural and social history of the town has written an excellent
book.... Not only is it an invaluable guide book but enthralling reading
as it recalls the vibrant and chaotic history of some of Georgetown’s
founding families.''
– John Lyon, Traveller’s Notes, www.tourismpenang.gov.my