Batu Maung

Batu Maung
Neighbourhood of George Town
Other transcription(s)
 • Mandarin峇都茅
Bā dōu máo (Pinyin)
 • Tamilபத்து மாவுங்
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Batu Maung is located in Central George Town, Penang
Batu Maung
Batu Maung
Location within    George Town in    Penang
Coordinates: 5°17′5.0994″N 100°17′14.9″E / 5.284749833°N 100.287472°E / 5.284749833; 100.287472
Country Malaysia
State Penang
City George Town
Government
 • Local governmentPenang Island City Council
 • Mayor of Penang IslandRajendran P. Anthony
 • Batu Maung State AssemblymanMohamad Abdul Hamid (PKR)
 • Bayan Baru Member of ParliamentSim Tze Tzin (PKR)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)Not observed
Postal code
11960
Websitembpp.gov.my

Batu Maung is a residential neighbourhood in the Malaysian state of Penang.[1] It is located 15.7 km (9.8 mi) south of the city centre, adjacent to Bayan Lepas and the Penang International Airport. Batu Maung is home to the island terminus of the Second Penang Bridge and the southern end of the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway. It is also surrounded by fishing villages such as Permatang Damar Laut and Teluk Tempoyak.

Formerly an agricultural village, the development of Batu Maung into a residential neighbourhood began in the late 20th century.[2] Part of the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone actually lies within the township, which also houses the headquarters of WorldFish Center and a deepwater fishing port.[2][3][4][5]

  1. ^ "George Town meliputi 'pulau', jelas Datuk Bandar" (PDF). Buletin Mutiara. 1 May 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Batu Maung Local Property & Real Estate Trends, News & Guides | PropertyGuru Malaysia". www.propertyguru.com.my. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  3. ^ "Fishing for the right answers - Business News | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  4. ^ Lonely Planet: Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei. Lonely Planet. 2016. ISBN 9781760341626.
  5. ^ "WorldFish Headquarters | Penang, Malaysia". www.worldfishcenter.org. Archived from the original on 2018-02-12. Retrieved 2018-02-11.