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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 25 min drive
Photo by Seberang Perai City Council
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Bukit Mertajam
Penang, Malaysia · Asia
About Bukit Mertajam
Bukit Mertajam works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bukit Tengah, 12km from Penang Bridge.
Bukit Mertajam is in Penang, Malaysia, with about 210,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Bukit Tengah, about 4 km away.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Bukit Mertajam?
Within an hour or so of Bukit Mertajam: Penang Bridge (12 km), George Town Street Art (16 km), George Town, Penang (16 km), Kek Lok Si Temple (22 km).
Are there any good drives near Bukit Mertajam?
The nearest famous roads are Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata).
Where is Bukit Mertajam?
Bukit Mertajam is in Penang, Malaysia, about 4 km from Bukit Tengah.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 212,329
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Penang
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 5.3630, 100.4667
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Worth the detour from Bukit Mertajam
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.
16 km · about 30 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.
16 km · about 20 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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Penang Hill
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Bukit Mertajam
- 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.
- 23 kmPenang Hill833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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