Tanjong Bungah, Penang

Tanjong Bungah, Penang (10 June 2016)

Tanjong Bungah (GPS: 5.46562, 100.28071; Traditional Chinese: 丹絨武雅; Simplified Chinese: 丹绒武雅; Pinyin: Dānróng Wǔyā) also written Tanjung Bungah and occasionally Tanjung Bunga, is a suburb of George Town on the northern coast of Penang Island. The name Tanjong Bungah retains the old Malay spelling of the place, but is the most commonly used form. The name means "Flower Cape", and refers to the cape comprising several promontories that jut out into the sea between Tanjong Bungah bay and Tanjong Tokong.

The postal code for Tanjong Bungah is 11200. Presently the suburb of Tanjong Bungah includes Tanjong Tokong and Mount Erskine although originally they are separate places.

Jalan Tanjong Bungah, the main road, starts at the junction of Jalan Gajah, near the Chinese Swimming Club, to Mar Vista. Within the Tanjong Bungah neighbourhood is the Malay village served by the Tanjong Bungah Floating Mosque. Marina Tower Condominium marks the northern end of Tanjong Bungah, while Mar Vista is the start of Batu Ferringhi.

The nearest public schools are Sekolah Kebangsaan Tanjong Bungah and Sekolah Menengah Tanjong Bungah. Dalat International School is also nearby. Nearest market is the Tanjong Bungah Market. The nearest shopping mall is Island Plaza. The nearest hospital is Penang Adventist Hospital. The Tanjong Bungah Post Office serves the neighbourhood.

Measured from the junction of Tanjong Bungah Park with Jalan Tanjong Bungah (GPS: 5.463323, 100.301996), Tanjong Bungah is 7.9 km to Komtar, 14.4 km to the Penang Bridge, 22.8 km to the Second Penang Bridge and 24.2 km to the Penang International Airport.

Tanjong Bungah was the choice picnic strip for the people of Penang since the early fifties. During that time, Batu Ferringhi has not yet been developed, comprising just a hill road serving the string of fishing villagers along the coastline. The people living in George Town would head for Tanjong Bungah during the weekends for picnics. During those days, the sea was still clean enough to swim in, and sightings of jelly fish was less common.

Swimming and water-borne activities have always been a feature in Tanjong Bungah. As a result, both the Penang Swimming Club as well as the Penang Chinese Swimming Club are located here.

Over the years, as the quality of the sea water deteriorate due to the discharge of raw sewage, the resulting pollution makes it a breeding ground of jelly fish. As a result, the sea all along the northern belt is no longer suitable for swimming. Even so, it has not halted the development of the coastline, which saw a construction boom in the early 1980's, and again in the new millennium. Most of the development in Tanjong Bungah are upmarket residential units and super condominiums catering to the filthy rich. The present round of construction has planted a good number of skyscrapers along the Tanjong Bungah coastline, many rising to 40 storeys. They co-habit the Tanjong Bungah strip with the Malay village and Chinese community that has been at Tanjong Bungah for decades.

The community called Hillside used to be the residence of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) personnel from 1958 until 1988. During the RAAF tenure in Penang, one can easily identify the homes of RAAF personnel from the ramshakled automobiles that the Australian drive. Since the RAAF packed up and left, their residences have been bought over by locals. The RAAF Club building is still standing, in Tanjung Tokong, albeit in a dilapidated state.

Tanjong Bungah is also the site of the Penang Water Sports Centre. The centre offers kayaks and boats for rent. This is where members of the many dragon boat teams in Penang often come to train. For individual kayakers, including myself, one of the adventures is to row all the way to Pulau Tikus, the islet off Tanjong Bungah.

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Map of Tanjong Bungah, Penang

Residential Properties in Tanjong Bungah

1 Grand Ocean (GPS: 5.46603, 100.27915)
Azuria Condominium (GPS: 5.46398, 100.28005)
Bayshore Apartment (GPS: 5.46664, 100.28676)
Beverly Hills (GPS: 5.4683, 100.27366)
Bukit Pelangi (GPS: 5.4641, 100.29947)
Cara Vista (GPS: 5.46191, 100.28555)
Casa Lagenda Mutiara (GPS: 5.45797, 100.29438)
Coastal Towers (GPS: 5.46883, 100.27482)
Concord Garden (GPS: 5.45894, 100.28159)
Desa Embun Emas (GPS: 5.46191, 100.28555)
Diamond Villa (GPS: 5.46413, 100.29799)
Five One 8 Residence (GPS: 5.46676, 100.28579)
Granito @ Permai (GPS: 5.45388, 100.28139)
Harmony Residence (GPS: 5.46581, 100.28201)
Hillside Garden (GPS: 5.45907, 100.28703)
Horizon Tower (GPS: 5.46237, 100.29991)
Infinity Beach Front Condominium (GPS: 5.46668, 100.2853)
Kayangan Puri Mutiara Apartment (GPS: 5.45718, 100.29921)
Leader Garden Apartment (GPS: 5.4642, 100.27707)
Leisure Cove (GPS: 5.46625, 100.28282)
Marine Mansion (GPS: 5.46619, 100.28351)
Menara Asas (GPS: 5.46488, 100.28416)
Mira Residence (GPS: 5.45702, 100.28638)
One Tanjong (GPS: 5.46569, 100.29342)
Pangsapuri Masjid Terapung (GPS: 5.46741, 100.27809)
Pearl View (GPS: 5.46433, 100.29619)
Permai Gardens (GPS: 5.45405, 100.28489)
Permai Jaya Apartment (GPS: 5.45536, 100.2813)
Marina Tower (GPS: 5.46986, 100.27647)
Skyhome (GPS: 5.46338, 100.30367)
Springtide Residences (GPS: 5.46437, 100.30101)
Sri Golden Bay Condominiums (GPS: 5.45702, 100.28638)
The Straits Regency (GPS: 5.46771, 100.27426)
Surin Condominium (GPS: 5.46698, 100.27478)
Taman Seri Setia Flats (GPS: 5.45615, 100.28243)
Tanjung Beach Condominium (GPS: 5.46648, 100.28617)
Tanjung Indah (GPS: 5.46623, 100.28252)
Tanjung Tiara (GPS: 5.46275, 100.30264)
The Cove (GPS: 5.46598, 100.29242)
The Straits Regency (GPS: 5.46598, 100.29242)
The Waterfront (GPS: 5.46844, 100.27577)
Tiara View (GPS: 5.45975, 100.28787)
Twin Towers Condominium (GPS: 5.46951, 100.27566)
Villa Ria (GPS: 5.46689, 100.28714)

Roads in Tanjong Bungah

For the streets in Tanjong Tokong and Mount Erskine, view in their respective pages.

Markets in Tanjong Bungah

Tanjong Bungah Market (GPS: 5.46338, 100.28481)
Tanjong Bungah Night Market (GPS: 5.46338, 100.28481)

Eateries in Tanjong Bungah

2020 Seafood
Kedai Kopi Sin Lee Hin
Mustard Seed (GPS: 5.4549, 100.29041)
Mutiara Food Court (GPS: 5.46522, 100.29251)
~~Seawind Beach Cafe~~ (GPS: 5.464, 100.3059)
Tanjong Bungah Mee Goreng (GPS: 5.46533, 100.28077)
Tsunami Village Cafe (Eatery, Pork free), 543A, 11200 Tanjong Bungah, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Tue to Sun, close on Mon, Phone: 0142918192
Vintage Bulgaria Restaurant & Bar (GPS: 5.46455, 100.29244)

Petrol Stations in Tanjong Bungah

Petron Jalan Sungai Kelian (GPS: 5.46497, 100.29134)

Schools in Tanjong Bungah

Dalat International School (GPS: 5.46661, 100.28982)
Prince of Wales Island International Primary School (GPS: 5.46153, 100.28422)
Sekolah Pendidikan Khas (GPS: 5.45879, 100.28042)
SJKC Poay Wah (GPS: 5.46275, 100.28199)
SMK Tanjong Bunga (GPS: 5.45759, 100.2925)
Tenby International School (GPS: 5.45378, 100.28444)

Public Clinic in Tanjong Bungah

Klinik Kesihatan Tanjong Bungah (GPS: 5.46172, 100.27962)

Colleges in Tanjong Bungah

College General (GPS: 5.46123, 100.30176)
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (GPS: 5.45378, 100.28444)

Places of Worship in Tanjong Bungah

Da Shan Gong Temple (GPS: 5.46671, 100.2784)
Dewi Sri Karumariaman Temple (GPS: 5.46572, 100.27983)
Fettes Park Baptist Church (GPS: 5.46199, 100.30286)
Geok San Soo Temple (GPS: 5.46481, 100.28492)
Hean Seng Tong Temple (GPS: 5.45476, 100.28071)
Hillside Baptist Church (GPS: 5.45943, 100.28423)
Hock Teik Soo Temple (GPS: 5.46438, 100.28299)
Leng Tang Tai Choo Yeah Temple (GPS: 5.45471, 100.281)
Sri Bathrakaliamman Temple (GPS: 5.46712, 100.28559)
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple (GPS: 5.46712, 100.28559)
Sri Vazhikattum Muniswarar Temple (GPS: 5.45932, 100.27907)
Tai Pee Sun Temple (GPS: 5.46239, 100.28257)
Tanjong Bungah Floating Mosque (GPS: 5.46859, 100.27822)

Hotels in Tanjong Bungah

Chymes (GPS: 5.46611, 100.28406)
Copthorne Orchid Hotel (GPS: 5.46686, 100.29221)
Flamingo by the Beach Hotel (GPS: 5.46611, 100.28406)
Hompton By The Beach Hotel (GPS: 5.46358, 100.30516)
Mercure Penang Beach (GPS: 5.46611, 100.28406)
Hotel Sentral Seaview (GPS: 5.46611, 100.28406)
Lost Paradise Resort (GPS: 5.46611, 100.28406)
New Hope Inn (GPS: 5.46572, 100.28132)
Rainbow Paradise Beach Resort (GPS: 5.46611, 100.28406)
Tanjung Point (GPS: 5.46349, 100.30246)
TM Resort Penang (GPS: 5.46666, 100.28642)

Public Parks in Tanjong Bungah

Concord 8 Pocket Park (GPS: 5.46049, 100.28167)
Jalan Cengai Pocket Park (GPS: 5.46077, 100.30193)
Jalan Pakawali Pocket Park (GPS: 5.46422, 100.2885)
Lorong Tanjong Bungah Neighbourhood Park (GPS: 5.4701, 100.27451)
Taman Kejiranan Lorong Sungai Kelian 8 (GPS: 5.46193, 100.2838)

Street Art in Tanjong Bungah

Give Me 5 Cyclist Sculpture (GPS: 5.46627, 100.28873)

Sights in Tanjong Bungah

Astaka Hillside Tanjong Bungah (GPS: .46522, 100.29252)
Cahaya Tanjong Bungah (GPS: 5.46349, 100.30247)
JJ Garden Foodcourt (GPS: 5.46308, 100.28554)
Pearl Hill (GPS: 5.4604, 100.29526)
Pearl Hill Tua Pek Kong Temple (GPS: 5.46145, 100.2962)
Penang Chinese Swimming Club (GPS: 5.46324, 100.30451)
Penang Swimming Club (GPS: 5.46413, 100.29799)
Penang Water Sports Centre (GPS: 5.46934, 100.27775)
Pulau Tikus (GPS: 5.4763, 100.29723)
ShuCaiGe (GPS: 5.45405, 100.29759)

Amenities in Tanjong Bungah

Tanjong Bungah Bus Terminal (GPS: 5.46476, 100.28471)
Tanjong Bungah Post Office (GPS: 5.46509, 100.28253)

Businesses in Tanjong Bungah

Debbie Mitchell (write reviews, updates, photography), #2105, Tiara View, Jalan Loh Poh Heng, Tanjong Bungah, 11200 Penang, Phone: +6014 3033350
I Home Bakery Ingredients
Pyjama Drama Penang (GPS: 5.454826, 100.290447)
SmileBay Dental Surgery, Tanjong Bungah
Sunflower Homemade Cakes
Vintage Probiotics (Cultured/Fermented Food like Sauerkraut, Kombucha, Natto), Website, Facebook, Phone: +601139461922

Rivers in Tanjong Bungah

Going to Tanjong Bungah

Rapid Penang buses 101, 103 and 104 goes through Tanjong Bungah.

Updates on Tanjong Bungah

28 December, 2019
The Star reports that State Local Government Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo saying that the state government had requested RM40 million from the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry to build eco-decks from Tanjong Bungah to Batu Ferringhi.

22 October, 2017
The Star reports of a landslide at a construction site near Lorong Lembah Permai 3 killed two Bangladeshi and one Myanmar construction workers. At time of writing, 11 workers including a 27-year-old local site supervisor remain unaccounted for.

View of Tanjong Bungah from Harmony Residence (24 August 2023)

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