Traffic flow during peak hours along Jalan Tanjung Tokong. Many motorists heading to the mainland or southwest district prefer using Jalan Mount Erskine which connects to Jalan Bagan Jermal, Jalan Burma and Jalan Gottlieb. — Photos: CHAN BOON KAI and LIM BENG TATT/The Star
ONCE a quiet neighbourhood, Mount Erskine in northwestern George Town, Penang, is historically known for its Chinese cemeteries and low-rise homes.
Before the early 2000s, the area had basic infrastructure and a laid-back, suburban feel.
