Sungai Burong, Balik Pulau

Sungai Burong, Balik Pulau (4 May 2015)


Sungai Burong, often spelled Sungai Burung, is a small stream the runs from the hills of Balik Pulau to the Straits of Malacca on the west coast. It passes through the paddy fields, where it has been canalised, with a bund beside it. The road laid on over the bund is known as Jalan Sungai Burung.

A Malay settlement has formed around Sungai Burong. It is also called Sungai Burong, although to differentiate between the two, the village is often called Kampung Sungai Burung.

Map of Sungai Burong, Balik Pulau, Penang

Sungai Burong scenery (4 May 2015)


Sungai Burong, Balik Pulau (27 February 2013)


Sungai Burong, Balik Pulau (9 April 2011)


Another view of Sungai Burong, from Jalan Baru (27 February 2013)


Here I am along Jalan Sungai Burong (4 May 2015)


Sungai Burong river signboard (27 February 2013)


Sungai Burong village signboard (27 February 2013)

Sungai Burong on Google Street View

List of Rivers in Penang and Rivers in Malaysia