Penang Port Part 2

Additional photos of Penang Port taken on October 24, 2009.




GeorgeTown Skyline



Cargo Ship



North Butterworth Container Terminal




Residential Area



Swettenham Pier




Komtar Building, tallest building in Northern region of Malaysia.

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



Oil Tanker




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 !


St George’s Church Penang | Map



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