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Sungai Dua is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located 8.7 km (5.4 mi) south of the city centre, this neighbourhood borders Universiti Sains Malaysia to the north, Sungai Nibong to the east and Bukit Jambul to the west.

Not to be confused with Sungai Dua, Butterworth.
Sungai Dua
Neighbourhood of George Town
Other transcription(s)
 • Jawiسوڠاي دوا
 • Chinese双溪赖
Sungai Dua
Location of Taman Tun Sardon in George Town, with the city centre's UNESCO World Heritage Site in purple.
Coordinates: 5°20′38.295″N 100°17′45.5742″E
Country Malaysia
State Penang
DistrictNortheast Penang Island
City George Town
Government
 • Local governmentPenang Island City Council
 • Mayor of Penang IslandYew Tung Seang
 • Batu Uban State AssemblymanKumaresan Aramugam (PKR)
 • Bayan Baru Member of ParliamentSim Tze Tzin (PKR)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)Not observed
Postal code
11700
Websitembpp.gov.my

Etymology


Sungai Dua is named after an eponymous river, Sungai Dua, which runs through the area.[1]


History


Formerly an agricultural area, Sungai Dua was first developed as a residential neighbourhood in the 1970s, following the establishment of the adjacent Universiti Sains Malaysia.[1][2] Beginning in the 1980s, high-rises, such as apartments and flats, were constructed within the neighbourhood to cater to the influx of university students.[1]


Transportation


Jalan Sungai Dua is the main thoroughfare within the neighbourhood, which is also served by Rapid Penang bus routes 301, 303, 304 and 308.[1][3][4][5][6]


Education


The main campus of Universiti Sains Malaysia is situated north of Sungai Dua.
The main campus of Universiti Sains Malaysia is situated north of Sungai Dua.

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang's premier public university, is situated immediately north of Sungai Dua. One of the top Malaysian public universities, USM was ranked fifth within the country by the QS World University Rankings as of 2016.[7]

In addition, a primary school and a high school are situated within Sungai Dua. Notably, Phor Tay High School, which is situated in the area, is the sole public Buddhist school in Malaysia.

Primary school

High school


Shopping


A Lotus's hypermarket within the neighbourhood was completed in the late 2000s to cater to the retail needs of the community.[1] In addition, Suiwah Corporation, a local retail firm, operates the Sunshine Lip Sin supermarket within the area.[9]


Neighbourhood



See also



References


  1. "Review for Sungai Dua, Penang". PropSocial. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  2. "Sungai Dua (Island) Local Property & Real Estate Trends, News & Guides | PropertyGuru Malaysia". www.propertyguru.com.my. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  3. http://www.rapidpg.com.my/journey-planner/route-maps/details/301.gif [bare URL image file]
  4. http://www.rapidpg.com.my/journey-planner/route-maps/details/303.gif [bare URL image file]
  5. http://www.rapidpg.com.my/journey-planner/route-maps/details/304.gif [bare URL image file]
  6. The Star Online (2018-02-14), Penang announces RM15m free bus service, archived from the original on 2021-12-21, retrieved 2018-04-01
  7. "QS World University Rankings 2016". Top Universities. 2016-08-25. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
  8. "SJK(C) KEONG HOE – PULAU PINANG – Carian Sekolah Malaysia". www.sekolahmy.com (in Malay). Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  9. "Suiwah". www.suiwah.com.my. Retrieved 2018-01-21.


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