Nestled within Bayan Baru, a township developed in the 1980s, is a harmony street, home to houses of worship representing various locally practiced religions along Jalan Tokong Ular. The street derives its name from the historic Snake Temple, established in the late 1800’s.
Adjacent to the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, Bayan Baru was developed by Penang Development Corporation to provide housing and residential area for its growing community and ripening industrial zone, dedicating designated areas for houses of worship for its community spiritual needs.
Streets of Harmony Bayan Baru include six houses of worship: the Snake Temple, Sri Visvanather Sri Visalachi Temple, The Charismatic Church of Penang, Gurdwara Sahib Bayan Baru, and Than Hsiang Temple all located along Jalan Tokong Ular. Surau Al-Ubudiah (Surau Bukit Gedung) is within a 5-minute walk, on Persiaran Mayang Pasir.
Despite its location amidst industrial build- ings and factories, the Streets of Harmony Bayan Baru is surrounded by greeneries, residential areas, and the natural landscape of Sungai Keluang. The street is also strategi- cally situated just 10 minutes from the Penang International Airport, making it a convenient spiritual haven for visitors arriving in Penang.
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