Kampung Kuala Muda, Seberang Perai Utara

Empty houses on a road in Kampung Kuala Muda (1 August 2015)


Kampung Kuala Muda (GPS: 5.57435, 100.33932) is a fishing village in Penaga, Seberang Perai Utara. It is on the southern bank of Sungai Muda, across from Kampung Tepi Sungai, the Kuala Muda of Kedah. It is often known simply as Kuala Muda, though to differentiate it from Kampung Tepi Sungai, which is also Kuala Muda in Kedah, the village on the Penang side is usually called Kampung Kuala Muda.

Map of Kampung Kuala Muda, Seberang Perai

Sights in Kampung Kuala Muda

Kampung Kuala Muda has a mix of Malay and Chinese neighbourhoods. The main landmark of the village is the local mosque. The coastline has been reenforced with rocks to prevent erosion. From here, on a clear day, you can get a good view of Penang Island.

When I visited Kampung Kuala Muda on 1 August, 2015, I saw that many of the pekan houses have been abandoned. I am not sure of the reason. Perhaps the villagers have moved elsewhere. The whole road, which once seem alive with people, now appears empty and forlorn.

The bustling fishing port of Kampung Kuala Muda in Seberang Perai Utara (13 March 2005)


My wife at the Kuala Muda seaside (1 August 2015)


Kuala Muda was one of the areas badly hit by the December 2004 tsunami. As a result of the tsunami, over 4000 people had to be evacuated and placed in temporary shelter in 8 schools. I participated in a mangrove reforestation programme which was held on 13 March 2005.

Fishing boats arriving at Kampung Kuala Muda are received by fishmongers eager to purchase their catch wholesale (13 March 2005)


Masjid Kuala Muda, on the Penang side of Kuala Muda (13 March 2005)


Chinese pekan houses on the Penang side of Kuala Muda (13 March 2005)

Kampung Kuala Muda is on the map of Penaga

List of Villages on Penang Mainland