Batu Maung
Batu Maung is a residential neighbourhood in the Malaysian state of Penang. 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.
Batu Maung | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood of George Town | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Mandarin | 峇都茅 Bā dōu máo (Pinyin) |
| • Tamil | பத்து மாவுங் |
Batu Maung | |
| Coordinates: 5°17′5.0994″N 100°17′14.9″E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Penang |
| City | George Town |
| Government | |
| • Local government | Penang Island City Council |
| • Mayor of Penang Island | Rajendran P. Anthony |
| • Batu Maung State Assemblyman | Mohamad Abdul Hamid (PKR) |
| • Bayan Baru Member of Parliament | Sim Tze Tzin (PKR) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed |
| Postal code | 11960 |
| Website | mbpp |
Formerly an agricultural village, the development of Batu Maung into a residential neighbourhood began in the late 20th century. 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.
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