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Penang Bridge
The 13.5 km crossing that first linked Penang island to mainland Malaysia in 1985, sweeping low over the strait with George Town's skyline ahead: host of the annual bridge marathon.
12 km · about 20 min drive
Penang, Malaysia · Asia
Bukit Mertajam works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bukit Tengah, 12km from Penang Bridge.
Bukit Mertajam is a city located in Penang, Malaysia. With a population of 212,329, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Bukit Mertajam sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bukit Mertajam to your route.
Bukit Mertajam is a suburb of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. It also serves as the seat of the Central Seberang Perai District. As of 2020, Bukit Mertajam had a population of 19,433.
Whilst founded in the 19th century as an agricultural area, Bukit Mertajam also evolved into a transportation hub,Read more
following the completion of a railway line towards Perai at the end of the century. To this day, its railway station remains a major Malayan Railway station within Seberang Perai.
Bukit Mertajam is also well known for its Catholic congregation, which is centred at the St. Anne's Church. The church is one of the focal locations within Southeast Asia for the annual Novena celebrations.
It is the birthplace of the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim.
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Bukit Mertajam is located in Penang, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.3630 latitude, 100.4667 longitude.
Bukit Mertajam has a population of approximately 212,329 people, making it a city in Malaysia.
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5 notable places within an hour's drive.
bridge
The 13.5 km crossing that first linked Penang island to mainland Malaysia in 1985, sweeping low over the strait with George Town's skyline ahead: host of the annual bridge marathon.
12 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang transformed into an open-air gallery with famous interactive murals and steel rod caricatures.
16 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO World Heritage city blending colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and some of Asia's best street food.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple complex in Penang, featuring a striking seven-story pagoda blending Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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