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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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Batu Kawan
Penang, Malaysia · Asia
About Batu Kawan
Batu Kawan works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bukit Tambun, 13km from Penang Bridge.
Batu Kawan is in Penang, Malaysia, with about 11,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Bukit Tambun, about 4 km away.
Batu Kawan is an island and newly developing suburb of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. It is geographically separated from the rest of Seberang Perai by the Jawi and Tengah rivers. As of 2020, Batu Kawan contained a population of 11,409.
Long considered a quiet agricultural backwater, Batu Kawan isRead more
undergoing rapid development, which was sparked by the completion of the Second Penang Bridge that connects the town with Batu Maung on Penang Island in 2014. A host of multinational firms, including Boston Scientific, Western Digital Corporation, Bose Corporation, Dexcom and Bosch, have set up manufacturing plants within the Batu Kawan Industrial Park. In addition, Batu Kawan is home to Design Village, Malaysia's largest outlet mall.
Among the ongoing developments within Batu Kawan are an IKEA store, Aspen Vision City and Utropolis, the latter of which is expected to serve as a hub for tertiary education.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Batu Kawan?
Within an hour or so of Batu Kawan: Penang Bridge (13 km), George Town Street Art (20 km), George Town, Penang (21 km), Kek Lok Si Temple (23 km).
Are there any good drives near Batu Kawan?
The nearest famous roads are Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata).
Where is Batu Kawan?
Batu Kawan is in Penang, Malaysia, about 4 km from Bukit Tambun.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 11,409
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Penang
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 5.2582, 100.4288
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Worth the detour from Batu Kawan
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
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George Town Street Art
A UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang transformed into an open-air gallery with famous interactive murals and steel rod caricatures.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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George Town, Penang
A UNESCO World Heritage city blending colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and some of Asia's best street food.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Kek Lok Si Temple
Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple complex in Penang, featuring a striking seven-story pagoda blending Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles.
23 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Penang Hill
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Batu Kawan
- Right herePenang BridgeThe 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.
- 26 kmPenang Hill833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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