Batu Uban

Batu Uban
Neighbourhood of George Town
Other transcription(s)
 • Mandarin峇都蛮 (Simplified)
峇都蠻 (Traditional)
Bā dōu mán (Pinyin)
 • HokkienBâ-to͘-bân (Tâi-lô)
 • Tamilபத்து உபான்
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Batu Uban is located in Central George Town, Penang
Batu Uban
Batu Uban
Location within    George Town in    Penang
Coordinates: 5°21′25.5522″N 100°18′37.5906″E / 5.357097833°N 100.310441833°E / 5.357097833; 100.310441833
Country Malaysia
State Penang
City George Town
Government
 • Local governmentPenang Island City Council
 • Mayor of Penang IslandRajendran P. Anthony
 • Batu Uban State AssemblymanKumaresan Aramugam (PKR)
 • Bayan Baru Member of ParliamentSim Tze Tzin (PKR)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)Not observed
Postal code
11700
Websitembpp.gov.my

Batu Uban is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang, about 6.7 km (4.2 mi) south of the city centre. Founded by ethnic Minangkabaus in the early 18th century, Batu Uban is regarded as the oldest Malay settlement on Penang Island.[1][2]

Since the late 20th century, Batu Uban has been significantly urbanised, with residential high-rises now dotting the neighbourhood.[1][3][4][5]

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  2. ^ "USM News Portal – BATU UBAN PETEMPATAN AWAL ORANG PULAU PINANG". news.usm.my. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
  3. ^ "www.propertyguru.com.my/condo/condo-718". www.propertyguru.com.my. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
  4. ^ "www.propertyguru.com.my/condo/e-park-condominium-717". www.propertyguru.com.my. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
  5. ^ "Specially crafted for serene living – Community | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2017-05-23.