Sungai Bayan Lepas

Sungai Bayan Lepas, Penang (15 December 2018)


Sungai Bayan Lepas is a river that flows through the Bayan Lepas area, on the southeastern part of Penang Island. It is often taken for Sungai Tiram, though in fact Sungai Tiram discharges to the sea at the different area.

Sungai Bayan Lepas was important for it helped the early settlements of Bayan Lepas establish itself. Even today, the river is still lined by Malay village houses. The river has its source in the hills above the Mutiara Perdana development. From there, it cascades down to the Bayan Lepas Waterfall, an area that has been beautified for recreational purposes.

From the waterfall, Sungai Bayan Lepas flows behind the Bayan Lepas town. It passes under the Bayan Lepas Main Road and then runs roughly parallel with Jalan Kolam Ikan. Near the outer fencing of the Penang International Airport, it makes a bend towards the southwest, and continues on this course until it reaches the sea at Permatang Damar Laut.

Map of Sungai Bayan Lepas, Penang

Fishing boats on Sungai Bayan Lepas at Permatang Tepi Laut. (15 December 2018)


View of Sungai Bayan Lepas towards its mouth at Permatang Tepi Laut. (15 December 2018)


Sungai Bayan Lepas (4 June 2012)


Mouth of Sungai Bayan Lepas at Permatang Damar Laut (3 January 2005)


The mouth of Sungai Bayan Lepas (3 January 2005)

List of Rivers in Penang and Rivers in Malaysia