Penang Port

Penang Port is strategically located in the Straits of Malacca on the North West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Malaysia as one of the top 20 exporting nations, Penang Port has a vital role in Malaysia's shipping industry.

Penang Port Commission operates the Port of Penang. It's has the latest equipments and facilities to handle containers, liquid bulk cargo, dry bulk cargo and general cargoes.

There are four terminals, one on Penang Island (Swettenham Pier) and the rest on the mainland: North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT), Butterworth Deep Water Wharves (BDWW) & Prai Bulk Cargo Terminal (PBCT).

With good road infrastructure in Malaysia's, manufactures in the northern region of Malaysia can make their shipments to clients around the globe with ease via Penang Port.

Plus, it is near by to Bayan Lepas International Airport. Just 30 minutes driving distance.

Port Contacts

Company Name : Penang Port Sdn. Bhd. ( No.283544-D)

Address : No.1. King Edward Place, Georgetown, 10300 Penang, Malaysia

Postal Address : P.O. Box 1204, 10710 Penang, Malaysia.

Website : http://www.penangport.com.my

Email : info@penangport.com.my


Hopefully it becomes one the premier port in region just like it Vision statement below.

“To be the premier port and logistics chain integrator in the region.”


Location of Penang Port Four Terminal


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Butterworth Deep Water Wharves



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North Butterworth Container Terminal

St George’s Church Penang, South-East Asia’s oldest Anglican church

St George’s Church Penang, South-East Asia’s oldest Anglican church and the largest in Malaysia.

Completed in 1818 under the initiatives of Penang Colonial Chaplain, Rev. Robert Sparke Hutchings .

Cost about 60,000 Spanish Dollars and built by Indian Convicts. The church architecture is based on Western neo-classical style and George Palladian design.

Former British Governor of Penang Colonel John Alexander Bannerman’s daughter married there to Governor E. Philips Esq on June 30, 1818. During world war 2, St George Church escaped Japanese bombardment. Most of the walls, porch, columns and pillars are still intact. From 1941 till 1948, the church had no roof.

Due to it's historical significant in Penang, St George Church has been recognized as one of National Heritage Building in Malaysia.

Mass service are held on every Sunday at 8.30 a.m till 10.30 a.m for Christianits. On weekdays, it is open at the discretion of church officials. Admission is free

It is just walking distance from Little India area and also Masjid Kapitan Keling. From Penang Jetty take Rapid Penang bus and get off the bus at Little India, then take a walk to the Church.

For details about traveling in Penang via bus, please visit Rapid Penang Site. Buy a Rapid Penang Tourist Passport for only RM20 and enjoy a week of unlimited travel onboard all Rapid Penang buses.

There are lot of accommodation choices for you according to your own budget and needs.

Penang accomodations near St George Church are as follows:

Hotel Royal Penang

Hotel Bayview Georgetown

Hotel Mingood

YMCA Penang Hotel


Enjoy your stay in Penang !


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Penang Religious Site | Tanjung Bungah Floating Mosque

Tanjung Bungah Floating Mosque

In your way to Batu Feringhi beach you will pass this nice mosque located at Tanjung Bungah beach.

Our Federal and State government spend nearly RM 15 million to build this mosque.

Unique for it's design and built on top of sea, it gives a new inspiration for Islamic architecture.

There are two more mosque in Malaysia built on top of water surface. One in Kuala Ibai built near Kuala Terengganu beach and another is the Putrajaya Mosque.

This mosque can accommodate up to 1500 worshipers at any time and has parking lot for 250 cars.

The main reason you want to be here as tourist is to have some ideas about Islamic architecture and also you could have a look how does a Muslim's worship place looks like.

A mix of middle east design and local architecture which creates a nice and peaceful environment to have our daily prayer.

Plus, we could take a short break or nap before continuing with our daily chores.

You don't need to pay any fee to enter the mosque, but please follow the dressing code. Just ask the locals if you need assistance, they will be please to assist you.

Take Rapid Penang Bus number * U101 to get there or via taxi.

For details to travel by bus in Penang, please visit Rapid Penang Website at http://www.rapidpg.com.my

To enjoy great saving traveling Penang on bus, then I would like to recommend to you to buy Rapid Penang Tourist Passport for only RM20 and enjoy a week of unlimited travel onboard all Rapid Penang buses.

You can get Rapid Penang Tourist Passport at the following outlets.

Rapid Penang Sdn Bhd (Head Office)

Lorong Kulit, 10460 Penang.

Tel: 04-238 1313 | Fax: 04-228 1070

Rapid Penang Information Booth at the Penang International Airport

Rapid Penang Weld Quay Bus Terminal

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Rapid Penang Contact & Address

Address:

Lorong Kulit,

10460 Penang

Telephone: 04 - 238 1313

Fax: 04 - 228 1070

Twitter : http://twitter.com/rapidpg

Website : http://www.rapidpg.com.my/contact-us/

Floating Mosque Address

Masjid Terapung,

Jalan Tanjung Bungah,

Penang

Floating Mosque Map

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