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Jalan Permatang Bendahari, Seberang Perai

Jalan Permatang Bendahari is a rural road in Seberang Perai Utara. It starts at the bank of the Sungai Muda in the north and ends at Jalan Haji Hashim in Penaga. The scenery along Jalan Permatang Bendahari is one of large expanse of paddy field, interrupted with groves of trees.

Map of Jalan Permatang Bendahari

Sights along Jalan permatang Bendahari

  1. Kampung Agong (GPS: 5.54023, 100.37974)
  2. Masjid Jamek Bakar Kapur (GPS: 5.53955, 100.37845)
  3. Masjid Penaga (GPS: 5.52794, 100.38196)
  4. Masjid Permatang Bendahari (GPS: 5.57873, 100.37496)

Jalan Permatang Bendahari on Google Street View

Northern end of Jalan Permatang Bendahari

View along Jalan Permatang Bendahari.

The area along Jalan Permatang Bendahari, in particular near the Muda River, is one with some historical interest. The road ends at an old jetty that dates back to the 19th century, and is about the same age as Kota Kuala Muda.

Permatang Bendahari, of which cames the name of Jalan Permatang Bendahari, was originally known as Permatang Bendari. This refers to the chief cook of the king. Nevertheless, the locals over time begin calling the place Permatang Bendahari instead.

Reference

Seberang Perai main page

List of Streets in Penang and Streets in Malaysia



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