Taman Free School

Taman Free School is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located 2.5 km (1.6 mi) southwest of the city centre, Taman Free School, which was named after the nearby Penang Free School, forms part of the Batu Lanchang suburb.

Perumahan Awam Taman Free School
Neighbourhood of George Town
Other transcription(s)
 • Chinese大英义园
Perumahan Awam Taman Free School
Location of Taman Tun Sardon in George Town, with the city centre's UNESCO World Heritage Site in purple.
Coordinates: 5°24′13.8954″N 100°18′34.9554″E
Country Malaysia
State Penang
DistrictNortheast Penang Island
City George Town
Government
 • Local governmentPenang Island City Council
 • Mayor of Penang IslandYew Tung Seang
 • Datok Keramat State AssemblymanJagdeep Singh Deo (DAP)
 • Jelutong Member of ParliamentRSN Rayer (DAP)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)Not observed
Postal code
10460
Websitembpp.gov.my

History
Penang Free School, Southeast Asia's oldest English school, is situated to the west of Taman Free School.

Taman Free School mainly consists of low- and medium-cost flats and apartments, which were built in the 1970s.[1][2] Each of the walk-up apartments is five-storeys high and were not equipped with lifts at the time of construction.[2] In recent years, proposals have been made to rejuvenate the area, which entail the improvement of public facilities and the construction of newer apartments to lower maintenance costs.[3]

Transportation

Taman Free School is bounded by Jalan P. Ramlee to the north, Free School Road to the south and Jalan Trengganu to the west. The neighbourhood is served by Rapid Penang's bus route 206, which includes stops along the aforementioned roads, and links the neighbourhood with George Town, Green Lane and Gelugor.[4]

Education
Heng Ee High School is situated across Free School Road.

The neighbourhood is served by two adjacent high schools, namely Penang Free School and Heng Ee High School.

See also

References
  1. "Review for Taman Free School, Green Lane". PropSocial. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
  2. "Property Review for Taman Free School Apartment | Propwall Malaysia". www.propwall.my. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
  3. Ngui, Aaron (November 22, 2015). "Taman Free School Flats slated for pilot project in 2016". The Sun Daily. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
  4. http://www.rapidpg.com.my/journey-planner/route-maps/details/206.gif
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