Sungai Bagan Jermal, Tanjong Tokong

Sungai Bagan Jermal (16 April 2013)


Sungai Bagan Jermal is one of the rivers in Tanjong Tokong, Penang. It flows in a north-easterly direction to empty in Teluk Ayer Rajah. It took its name after the pier, or bagan, that used to jut out of the bay. The river carves its course into the mudflats of the bay. This is visible during low tide, with the river joining the larger Sungai Balik Batu.

The source of Sungai Bagan Jermal is somewhere near the Mount Erskine Cemetery. From there, it flows east. The river flows under Jalan Tanjong Tokong and continues south of Marina Bay Condominiums to reach its estuary.

Sungai Bagan Jermal sign (16 April 2013)

Getting there

The nearest bus stop to Sungai Bagan Jermal is along Jalan Tanjung Tokong. It is served by Rapid Penang bus 101, 102, 103 and 104.

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