You'll need to know at least SOME Hokkien when visiting Penang. Islanders would display tremendous happiness when you can utter a few words in their local dialect. Penang Hokkien sounds distinctively different from Taiwanese or Singaporean Hokkien. Personally, I love the sound of the dialect because it reminds me of my childhood, my grandmother in her sarong, train rides from Kuala Lumpur up to Penang and my cousins that I played with while in Penang.
15 Bangkok Lane in Pulau Tikus, Penang, Malaysia is one of 41 heritage homes built in 1928 by Cheah Leong Keah. Born in Swatow, China, he began by making and repairing horse carriages, and later evolved into one of the pioneers of the motor industry. His son, Cheah Phin Cheang used to tell my Mother lots of interesting stories. This blog will share some.
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