A STRETCH of road in Penang’s Pulau Tikus suburb has become a microcosm of the painful relationship between change and loss. This flashpoint centred on a 140m section of Jalan Burma, a narrow thoroughfare just over 9m across. High railings have been installed here along Jalan Burma in Pulau Tikus, Penang to prevent illegal parking. The shops along this narrow stretch of Jalan Burma face a similar conundrum. Built in the 1800s, Jalan Burma started out as little more than a trail.

Source: The Star January 05, 2026 23:50 UTC