Seri Tanjong Pinang is a suburb within the city of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. It lies 4.5 km (2.8 mi) northwest of the city centre and was created on land reclaimed off Tanjong Tokong in the 1990s.[1] The suburb also encompasses Gurney Bay and the ongoing reclamation project of Andaman Island.[3]
Seri Tanjong Pinang | |
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Suburb of George Town | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Mandarin | 斯里丹绒槟榔 (Simplified) 斯里丹絨檳榔 (Traditional) Sī lǐ dān róng bīn láng (Pinyin) |
| • Tamil | ஸ்ரீ தஞ்சோங் பினாங் Srī tañcōṅ piṉāṅ (Transliteration) |
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.svg)  Seri Tanjong Pinang | |
| Coordinates: 5°26′58.65″N 100°18′35.77″E / 5.4496250°N 100.3099361°E | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Penang |
| City |  George Town |
| Founded | 2005[1] |
| Government | |
| • Local government | Penang Island City Council |
| • Mayor of Penang Island | Rajendran P. Anthony |
| • Tanjong Bunga State Assemblyman | Zairil Khir Johari (DAP) |
| • Bukit Bendera Member of Parliament | Syerleena Abdul Rashid (DAP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.5 km2 (1.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2020)[2] | |
| • Total | 11,970 |
| • Density | 2,700/km2 (6,900/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| • Ethnic groups | |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed |
| Postal code | 10470 |
| Website | mbpp |
History edit
The Seri Tanjong Pinang project was first mooted in the 1980s, during the tenure of the then Chief Minister of Penang, Lim Chong Eu.[1] The project is split into two phases, with land reclamation for Phase 1 commencing in the 1990s. However, the land reclamation was put on hold following the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
Having acquired the site in 2003, Eastern & Oriental Berhad resumed the development of the first phase. In spite of the increasing costs, the 240-acre (970,000 m2) Seri Tanjong Pinang Phase 1 was completed by 2005.[1][4]
The second phase of the Seri Tanjong Pinang project began in 2016, involving the reclamation of 760 acres (3,100,000 m2) of land.[5][6] Simultaneously, work began on the reclamation of Gurney Bay, which was partially opened to public by 2024.[7][8] In 2019, the first phase of the Andaman Island reclamation was completed.[9] The man-made islet was envisioned as a mixed-use precinct with a gross development value of RM17 billion.[10]
Demographics edit
As of 2020[update], Seri Tanjong Pinang was home to a population of 11,970.[2] Ethnic Chinese constituted nearly half of the suburb's population, while Malays formed another one-fifth of the population. Seri Tanjong Pinang attracted a sizable expatriate community, which constituted over 18% of the population, followed by the Indians at 6%.
Retail edit
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Straits Quay, a marina-cum-shopping mall within the neighbourhood, was completed in 2010. Aside from containing over 100 retail lots, the marina consists of 40 pontoon berths designed to accommodate small recreational boats. The mall also houses the Performing Arts Centre of Penang (Penangpac) and a convention centre.
In addition, a Lotus's (formerly Tesco) hypermarket was launched at the suburb in 2011, making it the third such hypermarket in George Town.[11][12]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Tanjung Pinang Development". www.stp2.my. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ a b c d "MyCensus 2020: Mukim/Town/Pekan". Department of Statistics Malaysia. Putrajaya: 174–175. February 2024. ISBN 9789672537069.
- ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". pegis.penang.gov.my. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
- ^ "E&O Berhad". www.easternandoriental.com. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ "E&O unit starts work on Seri Tanjung Pinang phase two – Business News | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ "Seri Tanjung Pinang – Phase 2". Penang Property Talk. 2017-03-30. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ "Gurney Wharf, Penang's new waterfront park-in-the-city". 2016-02-23. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
- ^ Opalyn Mok (4 Feb 2024). "Penang's Gurney Bay (Phase One) finally open to the public today (VIDEO)". Malay Mail. Retrieved 4 Feb 2024.
- ^ Jeremy Tan (2 Jun 2023). "Recognised for green framework". The Star. Retrieved 13 Nov 2023.
- ^ Chester Tay (18 Oct 2023). "AMMB provides RM450m financing to E&O's Andaman Island project in Penang". The Edge. Retrieved 13 Nov 2023.
- ^ "Portal Rasmi Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang – Launching Tesco Tanjung Pinang". www.penang.gov.my. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ^ "Tesco comes to Tanjung Tokong – Community | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2017-12-22.