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taman+tun+sardon Latitude and Longitude:

5°22′8.4828″N 100°18′21.1962″E / 5.369023000°N 100.305887833°E / 5.369023000; 100.305887833
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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.
Astaka Taman Tun Sardon, a wet market-cum-hawker centre.
Taman Tun Sardon is located in Central George Town, Penang
Taman Tun Sardon
Taman Tun Sardon
Location within    George Town in    Penang
Coordinates: 5°22′8.4828″N 100°18′21.1962″E / 5.369023000°N 100.305887833°E / 5.369023000; 100.305887833
Country  Malaysia
State  Penang
City George Town
Government
 •  Local government Penang Island City Council
 •  Mayor of Penang IslandRajendran P. Anthony
 •  Seri Delima State AssemblymanConnie 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.gov.my

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]

Etymology

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

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

A single high school, SMK Datuk Haji Mohd Nor Ahmad, is located within Taman Tun Sardon. [5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Gelugor Market". Penang Trails. 2016-10-24. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
  2. ^ a b c "Property Review for Taman Tun Sardon | Propwall Malaysia". www.propwall.my. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
  3. ^ Route map rapidpg.com.my
  4. ^ Route map rapidpg.com.my
  5. ^ "Laman Rasmi SMK Datuk Haji Mohd Nor Ahmad". www.smkdhmna.50webs.com. Retrieved 2018-01-14.

taman+tun+sardon Latitude and Longitude:

5°22′8.4828″N 100°18′21.1962″E / 5.369023000°N 100.305887833°E / 5.369023000; 100.305887833
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Astaka Taman Tun Sardon, a wet market-cum-hawker centre.
Taman Tun Sardon is located in Central George Town, Penang
Taman Tun Sardon
Taman Tun Sardon
Location within    George Town in    Penang
Coordinates: 5°22′8.4828″N 100°18′21.1962″E / 5.369023000°N 100.305887833°E / 5.369023000; 100.305887833
Country  Malaysia
State  Penang
City George Town
Government
 •  Local government Penang Island City Council
 •  Mayor of Penang IslandRajendran P. Anthony
 •  Seri Delima State AssemblymanConnie 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.gov.my

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]

Etymology

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

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

A single high school, SMK Datuk Haji Mohd Nor Ahmad, is located within Taman Tun Sardon. [5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Gelugor Market". Penang Trails. 2016-10-24. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
  2. ^ a b c "Property Review for Taman Tun Sardon | Propwall Malaysia". www.propwall.my. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
  3. ^ Route map rapidpg.com.my
  4. ^ Route map rapidpg.com.my
  5. ^ "Laman Rasmi SMK Datuk Haji Mohd Nor Ahmad". www.smkdhmna.50webs.com. Retrieved 2018-01-14.

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