Sungai Air Putih, Ayer Itam, Penang

Sungai Air Putih, Penang (9 September 2012)


Sungai Air Putih is a tributary to Sungai Air Itam. Its source is at the foot of Penang Hill behind Hye Keat Estate. It flows under Jalan Khoo Hye Keat heading east, then cross under Jalan Air Itam at Masjid Jamek Al Qadrie before emptying into Sungai Air Itam at Kampung Melayu. There is also a Sungai Air Putih in Balik Pulau, but it has no connection with this river.

The name Sungai Air Putih translates literally as "white water river". The name does not mean white foam on the water, but rather describes the clearness of its water, in comparison with the often murky Sungai Air Itam.

Map of Sungai Air Putih, Ayer Itam, Penang

Getting there

Sungai Air Putih is easily viewed from Jalan Air Itam. The nearest bus stop along that road is served by Rapid Penang bus 201 and 502.

Sungai Air Putih flowing through Hye Keat Estate (18 January 2013)


Sungai Air Putih signboard, with Masjid Jamek Al-Qadrie in the background (22 October 2012)

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