Kampung Kastam (GPS: 5.37427, 100.30104) is a neighbourhood of government quarters in Gelugor, Penang. It was established to house employees of the Customs Department in the early 1960's. The original government quarters still exist, though they appear to be in a rather forlorn state. Many of these early quarters are now vacant. Later low-cost housing developments such as those at neighbouring Taman Tun Sardon provide a contrast as to the amount of space given to each unit.
Today a new housing complex for staff of the customs department occupies the plot of land off Jalan Kampung Kastam. This is the present living quarters of the staff.
The main road in Kampung Kastam is Jalan Lembah. Second to this is Jalan Kampung Kastam.
Kampung Kastam is served by Rapid Penang Bus No. 302 which pass through Hilir Pemancar. You may have to walk a bit to reach the nearest bus stop.
Amenities at Kampung Kastam
The nearest school from Kampung Kastam is Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan Bukit Gelugor and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Datuk Haji Mohd Nor Ahmad. The nearest market from Kampung Kastam is the one at Lorong Delima 6 in Island Glades. This is just a sidewalk market. The bigger markets are the Batu Lanchang Market and the Jelutong Market. The nearest hypermarket is Lotus's Penang. The nearest petrol station is Shell Gelugor. The nearest hospital is Lam Wah Ee Hospital in Batu Lanchang.
Former staff quarters at Kampung Kastam. (10 January 2014)
Some of the houses at Kampung Kastam are still occupied. (10 January 2014)
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