Taman Tun Sardon

Taman Tun Sardon is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. 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
Other transcription(s)
  Jawiتامن تون سردون
  Chinese敦沙顿花园
Astaka Taman Tun Sardon, a wet market-cum-hawker centre.
Taman Tun Sardon
Location of Taman Tun Sardon in George Town, with the city centre's UNESCO World Heritage Site in purple.
Coordinates: 5°22′8.4828″N 100°18′21.1962″E
Country Malaysia
State Penang
DistrictNortheast Penang Island
City George Town
Government
  Local governmentPenang Island City Council
  Mayor of Penang IslandYew Tung Seang
  Seri Delima State AssemblymanSyerleena Abdul Rashid (DAP)
  Bukit Gelugor Member of ParliamentRamkarpal Singh (DAP)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
  Summer (DST)Not observed
Postal code
11700
Websitembpp.gov.my

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

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