“Oi You tackle my wife ah?” A husband shouts from a window. This is the Waterway sculpture. It’s a steel caricature on a wall near Prangin Road Ghaut. The Waterway Sculpture celebrates the Prangin Canal. This canal was once Penang’s most important waterway. It started as the Prangin River. It flowed from wetlands to the South Channel. Later it became a canal. By the 1900s it was a major wholesale market. The canal’s importance faded. This sculpture however keeps its memory alive. Reggie Lee’s caricature shows a fruit and vegetable vendor. He serenades his lover from his boat. He doesn’t know she’s already married. The Waterway Sculpture isn’t just a pretty picture. It’s a story. It tells of Penang’s past. It reminds us of the canal’s role. It captures a moment of romance and betrayal. This is the heart of George Town. It is a piece of Penang’s history. The Waterway Sculpture is more than street art. It’s a window to Penang’s soul. It invites you to consider the layers of history and human experience. Take a moment to appreciate the details. Let the story unfold before your eyes.
SK Sungai Batu
Surely the name SK Sungai Batu rings a bell for many here. This national primary school is more than just