Summary
Taman Tun Sardon is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located 5.7 km (3.5 mi) south of the city centre, this working-class neighbourhood, which neighbours Minden Heights to the south and consists of low-cost five storey flats, was created in the 1980s and forms part of the Gelugor suburb.[1][2] In all, 22 housing blocks were constructed within the neighbourhood to cater to the needs of lower-income citizens.[2]
Taman Tun Sardon | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood of George Town | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Mandarin | 敦沙顿花园 (Simplified) 敦沙頓花園 (Traditional) Dūn shā dùn huā yuán (Pinyin) |
 Astaka Taman Tun Sardon, a wet market-cum-hawker centre. | |
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| Coordinates: 5°22′8.4828″N 100°18′21.1962″E / 5.369023000°N 100.305887833°E | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Penang |
| City |  George Town |
| Government | |
| • Local government | Penang Island City Council |
| • Mayor of Penang Island | Rajendran P. Anthony |
| • Seri Delima State Assemblyman | Connie Tan Hooi Peng (DAP) |
| • Bukit Gelugor Member of Parliament | Ramkarpal Singh (DAP) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed |
| Postal code | 11700 |
| Website | mbpp |
Etymology edit
Taman Tun Sardon was named in honour of Sardon Jubir, a Johor-born politician who served as the Governor of Penang between 1975 and 1981.[1]
Transportation edit
Jalan Hilir Pemancar runs through Taman Tun Sardon, making it the main thoroughfare within the neighbourhood.[1][2] Residents within the neighbourhood are also served by Rapid Penang bus routes 206 and 302, which include stops along the road.[3][4]
Education edit
A single high school, SMK Datuk Haji Mohd Nor Ahmad, is located within Taman Tun Sardon.[5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "Gelugor Market". Penang Trails. 2016-10-24. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
- ^ a b c "Property Review for Taman Tun Sardon | Propwall Malaysia". www.propwall.my. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
- ^ Route map rapidpg.com.my
- ^ Route map rapidpg.com.my
- ^ "Laman Rasmi SMK Datuk Haji Mohd Nor Ahmad". www.smkdhmna.50webs.com. Retrieved 2018-01-14.