New Syariah Lower Court Coming...

Another landmark for Balik Pulau is just weeks away from completion, situated across the street from the big Masjid al-Mukhtaar: Mahkamah Rendah Syariah for Penang's Southwest District...


A construction project started as early as late 2006, and more actively beginning late 2007.



This district mosque itself is only a few years old, and had been recently renovated to include khat-decorated wall in the praying area and several recreational huts on its frontyard.

And next to the Islamic mosque is the district library that only opens five days a week from morning until 6pm, Wednesday until Sunday (closed on Monday and Tuesday):

I'd wish that this library be opened on evening hours too so people can do light reading at night instead of being forced to resort only to lame DVDs and TV programmes. BTW, I wonder if there's any 24-hour libraries in Penang, or the whole Malaysia... and if not, why not?? Not much of a reading society are we?

And the new market again: bunch more photos of the facility can be found at SamYeap.com.