Central Fire Station chief Mahadzir Maghribi (left) poses for a photo with a tourist along the vibrant mural spanning about 100 metres behind the Central Fire Station in Beach Street, George Town. The mural along the walkway adorns the back wall of the 115-year-old station depicting the various tasks and challenges faced by firefighters in their duties. Photos: LIM BENG TATT and CHAN BOON KAI/The Star.
A MURAL featuring unsung heroes – firefighters – is the latest addition to Penang’s vibrant art scene.
The 100m-long painting featuring firemen in action is located at the back lane next to the 115-year-old Central Fire Station in Beach Street.
Built in 1908, it is said to be the oldest fire station in the country.
The mural in the heritage enclave of George Town is now attracting tourists and shutterbugs alike who are seeking “Instagrammable” moments.
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Central Fire Station chief Mahadzir Maghribi (left) poses for a photo with a tourist along the vibrant mural spanning about 100 metres behind the Central Fire Station in Beach Street, George Town. The mural along the walkway adorns the back wall of the 115-year-old station depicting the various tasks and challenges faced by firefighters in their duties. Photos: LIM BENG TATT and CHAN BOON KAI/The Star.
Tourists enjoy a trishaw ride while admiring the mural at the Central Fire Station.
Artist Rockman Tam applying finishing touches to his mural dedicated to firefighters in Penang.
Tourists from Negri Sembilan Mohd Ali Mohd Razali (left) and Ahmad Junaidi Awang, both 19, checking out the news of a case that happened in 2019 behind the Central Fire Station in Beach Street, George Town, with the mural in the background.
Courage and dedication of firefighters including rescuing animals are incorporated in the mural.
(From left) Learning Kingdom Education chief executive officer Dr Lee Eng Wah, who is a sponsor of the mural project, Central Fire Station chief Mahadzir Maghribi and Penang Fire and Rescue Department Zone 1 chief Jamil Abdullah admiring the mural.
GEORGE TOWN: Courage and dedication of firefighters have been recognised through a mural spanning about 100 metres long behind the Central Fire Station in Beach Street here. The stretch of mural along the walkway is drawn on back walls of the 115-year-old station depicting the various tasks and challenges faced by firefighters in their duties. ( May 18, 2023 ) - LIM BENG TATT/The Star.
A tourist posing for a photo at the mural which adorns the back wall of the station and depicts the various challenges faced by firefighters.
Close-up of a scene painted on the wall showing a search and rescue operation at Penang Bridge.
A tourist on a trishaw taking photos of the mural at Central Fire Station in Beach Street, Penang. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT and CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
