Sungai Nibong is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. It lies near the eastern coast of Penang Island, about 8.6 km (5.3 mi) south of the city centre.
Sungai Nibong | |
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Neighbourhood | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Chinese | 双溪里蒙 (Simplified) 雙溪里蒙 (Traditional) Shuāng xī lǐ méng (Pinyin) |
| • Tamil | சுங்கை நிபோங் |
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.svg)  Sungai Nibong | |
| Coordinates: 5°20′32.9418″N 100°18′1.0044″E / 5.342483833°N 100.300279000°E | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Penang |
| District | Northeast Penang Island and Southwest Penang Island |
| City |  George Town |
| Government | |
| • Local government | Penang Island City Council |
| • Mayor of Penang Island | Rajendran P. Anthony |
| • Batu Uban State Assemblyman | Kumaresan Aramugam (PKR) |
| • Bayan Baru Member of Parliament | Sim Tze Tzin (PKR) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed |
| Postal code | 11900 |
| Website | mbpp |
Sungai Nibong is best known as the site of the annual Penang Island Festival, more popularly called 'Pesta Pulau Pinang' in Malay.[1][2] The area is also home to the main intercity bus terminal for George Town, which is used by travelers commuting into and out of the island city from various parts of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.[3][4][5]
Etymology
editSungai Nibong was named after two rivers that pass through the area – Sungai Nibong Kecil and Sungai Nibong Besar.[6]
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Sungai Nibong Kecil, a minor river which has been canalised -
The Penang Island Festival site -
Transportation
editRapid Penang bus routes 102, 303, 304, 305, 308, 401 and AT (Airport Transit) include stops along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, which runs through the heart of the neighbourhood.[7][8][9] These routes link Sungai Nibong with George Town to the north and other southerly destinations on Penang Island, including the Penang International Airport, Bayan Baru and Bayan Lepas. Sungai Nibong is also served by Rapid Penang's Congestion Alleviation Transport (CAT) Sungai Dua route, a free-of-charge transit service which connects the neighbourhood with Sungai Dua, Queensbay Mall and Bukit Jambul.[10]
In addition, the Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, opened in 2005, serves as the main intercity bus terminal for George Town.[3][4][5] Bus passengers from various parts of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and southern Thailand wishing to travel to Penang Island typically arrive at the bus terminal, while those travelling out of the island could board the various interstate buses at the terminal. The facility is currently managed by the Penang Island City Council and was last upgraded in 2024.[11]
Education
editThe neighbourhood is served by three primary schools and a high school.
Primary schools
- SRJK (C) Kwang Hwa[12]
- SRJK (C) Shih Chung Cawangan[13]
- SRK Sungai Nibong[14]
High school
- SMK Sungai Nibong[15]
Leisure
editSungai Nibong is well known for its festival site, which hosts the yearly Penang Island Festival (Malay: Pesta Pulau Pinang).[1][2][16] An open public space, the site is transformed every December into a mishmash of amusement parks, local cultural performances and bargain stalls. The festival, which had its origins in George Town, has been regularly held at Sungai Nibong since 1974.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Pesta Pulau Pinang". Penang Monthly. January 2011. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ a b "Pesta Pulau Pinang 2017 – Visit PENANG Information Portal". Visit PENANG Information Portal. 2017-11-22. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ a b "Upgrades ongoing – Metro News | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ a b "Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal". www.easybook.com. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ a b "Terminal Bas Ekspres Sungai Nibong | CatchThatBus". www.catchthatbus.com. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ "Sungai Nibong Local Property & Real Estate Trends, News & Guides | PropertyGuru Malaysia". www.propertyguru.com.my. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ Route maps rapidpg.com.my
- ^ Route maps rapidpg.com.my
- ^ Route maps rapidpg.com.my
- ^ The Star Online (2018-02-14), Penang announces RM15m free bus service, archived from the original on 2021-12-12, retrieved 2018-04-01
- ^ Hilmy, Imran (23 May 2024). "Commuters pleased with upgraded bus terminal". The Star. Retrieved 16 Sep 2024.
- ^ "槟城双溪里蒙光华小学 – 光耀槟江育英才，华章广世惠学子。". www.kwanghwa.edu.my. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ "双溪里蒙时中分校". www.shihchungcaw.edu.my. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ "SK SG NIBONG – PULAU PINANG – Carian Sekolah Malaysia". www.sekolahmy.com (in Malay). Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ "SMK SUNGAI NIBONG – PULAU PINANG – Carian Sekolah Malaysia". www.sekolahmy.com (in Malay). Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ "Pesta Pulau Pinang to feature heartwarming lights display and games – Metro News | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
