Jelutong, Penang

This article is about a suburb of George Town. For the federal constituency represented in the Malaysian Parliament, see Jelutong (federal constituency). For other uses, see Jelutong (disambiguation).

Suburb of George Town in Penang, Malaysia

Jelutong

Suburb of George Town

Jelutong

Location within    George Town in    Penang

Coordinates: 5°23′25.7″N 100°18′46.9″E﻿ / ﻿5.390472°N 100.313028°E﻿ / 5.390472; 100.313028
Country|  Malaysia
State|  Penang
City|  George Town
District| Northeast
Area

• Total

| 4.4 km2 (1.7 sq mi)
Population

(2020)[1]

• Total

| 63,507
• Density| 14,000/km2 (37,000/sq mi)
Demographics

[1]

• Ethnic groups|

* 70.0% Chinese
* 18.6% Bumiputera
* 18.2% Malay
* 0.4% indigenous groups from Sabah and Sarawak
* 8.0% Indian
* 0.9% Other ethnicities
* 2.5% Non-citizens

Time zone| UTC+8 (MST)
• Summer (DST)| Not observed
Postal code|

11600

Jelutong is a suburb of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located 3.2 km (2.0 mi) south of the city centre, Jelutong has been inhabited since as early as the late 18th century, when traders from Aceh and India settled around the area.[2]

It was once notorious as a turf for gangsters and triads until the 1980s, when urbanisation transformed the area into a residential suburb of George Town.

## Etymology

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Jelutong was named after the Jelutong tree, known scientifically as Dyera costulata.[3] It was believed that this species of trees was once abundant around the area now known as Jelutong.

## History

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Residential high-rises at Jelutong, which had a population density of 14,433/km2 (37,380/sq mi) as of 2020[update], the highest in George Town.[1]

Jelutong was already inhabited before the arrival of Captain Francis Light in 1786. Merchants from Aceh and India established resting places and villages along the mouth of Pinang River.[2]

In the mid-19th century, the then forested area was first cleared for agricultural purposes.[2] Factories were set up much later in Jelutong, as the urban population spilled southward from the city centre. In spite of industrialisation, some fishing communities continued to exist up until recently and charcoal makers still make a living from the mangrove swamps along the coast.[2][4]

The growing population in Jelutong led to rampant crime and thugs roaming the streets.[2] It was only in the 1980s with a rise in the standards of living and urbanisation that Jelutong's criminal notoriety was eradicated.

It was in the Jelutong parliamentary constituency where Karpal Singh, a prominent Malaysian lawyer, first entered the national political scene. The Democratic Action Party politician held the seat for over 20 years until 1999, earning him the nickname the 'Tiger of Jelutong'.

## Geography

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560m
610yds

Skyview
Residence

Grace
Residence

Udini
Square

Sunshine Jelutong

e-Gate

Lotus's

RECSAM

Lam Wah Ee
Hospital

Batu Lanchang

Bukit Dumbar

Market

Map of Jelutong.
Click link at the top right corner to zoom in.

Jelutong Market

Bukit Dumbar

Batu Lanchang

Lam Wah Ee Hospital

RECSAM

Lotus's Jelutong

e-Gate

Sunshine Jelutong

Udini Square

Grace Residence

Skyview Residence

## Demographics

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Ethnicities within Jelutong in 2020[1]

Ethnicities / Nationality |  | Percentage
Chinese |

| 70.0%
Malays |

| 18.2%
Other Bumiputeras |

| 0.4%
Indians |

| 8.0%
Others |

| 0.9%
Non-Malaysians |

| 2.5%

As of 2020[update], Jelutong was home to a population of 63,507.[1] With a population density of 14,433/km2 (37,380/sq mi), the suburb was the most densely populated area in the city of George Town. Ethnic Chinese constituted 70% of Jelutong's population, followed by Malays at 18% and Indians at 8%.

## Transportation

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Jelutong Road

Historically, Jelutong Road serves as the main thoroughfare within the suburb, allowing motorists from the city centre to head south towards Bayan Lepas.[2] In recent years, the completion of the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway has considerably reduced the daily traffic congestion along Jelutong Road, as motorists now use the coastal expressway to commute between the city centre and Bayan Lepas, bypassing Jelutong Road entirely.[2][5][6]

Rapid Penang buses 11, 12, 301, 302, 303 and 401 serve the residents of the suburb, by connecting Jelutong with the city centre and other destinations to the south, including Bukit Jambul, Bayan Baru, Bayan Lepas, Batu Maung and Balik Pulau.[7][8][9]

## Education

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SMK Jelutong, a national high school at Taman Jelutong.

A total of four primary schools and one high school are located within Jelutong. The suburb is also home to the headquarters of RECSAM, an educational institute affiliated with the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization.[10]

Primary schools

* SJK (C) Jelutong[11]
* SJK (C) Phei Shin
* SK Jelutong[12]
* SK Jelutong Barat[13]

High school

* SMK Jelutong[14]

## Sports

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The Nicol David International Squash Centre, located at Bukit Dumbar, was previously known as the Bukit Dumbar Sports Centre. It was here where Nicol David, a top international squash player, was first trained at a young age.[15][16]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e "MyCensus 2020: Mukim/Town/Pekan". Department of Statistics Malaysia. Putrajaya: 174–175\. February 2024. ISBN 9789672537069.
2. ^ a b c d e f g "Jelutong: Home to a thriving coastal village | Wong Chun Wai". wongchunwai.com. 7 September 2013. Retrieved 2016-11-04.
3. ^ "Forest Research Institute Malaysia".
4. ^ Salma Nasution, Khoo (2007). Streets of George Town, Penang. Penang: Areca Books. ISBN 9789839886009.
5. ^ "Project enters final lap - Community | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
6. ^ Chern, Lo Tern. "New road linking Jalan Jelutong and expressway opens - Community | The Star Online". Retrieved 2017-05-19.
7. ^ Route map rapidpg.com
8. ^ Route map rapidpg.com
9. ^ Route map rapidpg.com
10. ^ "SEAMEO Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics (SEAMEO RECSAM)" (PDF). RECSAM.
11. ^ "SJK(C) JELUTONG - PULAU PINANG - Carian Sekolah Malaysia". www.sekolahmy.com (in Malay). Retrieved 2017-05-19.
12. ^ "SK JELUTONG - PULAU PINANG - Carian Sekolah Malaysia". www.sekolahmy.com (in Malay). Retrieved 2017-05-19.
13. ^ "SK JELUTONG BARAT - PULAU PINANG - Carian Sekolah Malaysia". www.sekolahmy.com (in Malay). Retrieved 2017-05-19.
14. ^ "SMK JELUTONG - PULAU PINANG - Carian Sekolah Malaysia". www.sekolahmy.com (in Malay). Retrieved 2017-05-19.
15. ^ "A place to share their passion for squash - Community | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
16. ^ "24 Questions with Dato' Nicol David on her hometown Penang". Archived from the original on 2018-09-29. Retrieved 2017-05-16.

Places adjacent to Jelutong, Penang

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Jelutong

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| Gelugor |

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Below are the major city suburbs, neighbourhoods, ethnic enclaves and islets within Northeast Penang Island, where George Town, the capital city of the State of Penang, is located.

City centre|

* Central George Town

Suburbs|

* Ayer Itam
* Batu Ferringhi
* Gelugor
* Jelutong
* Paya Terubong
* Penang Hill
* Relau
* Tanjong Bungah
* Tanjong Pinang
* Tanjong Tokong

Neighbourhoods|

* Ayer Rajah
* Bandar Sri Pinang
* Batu Lanchang
* Batu Uban
* Bukit Dumbar
* Bukit Jambul
* Farlim
* Green Lane
* Macallum Street Ghaut
* Minden Heights
* Mount Erskine
* People's Court
* Pulau Tikus
* Rifle Range
* Sungai Dua
* Sungai Pinang
* Sungai Nibong
* Taman Free School
* Taman Tun Sardon
* The Light

Ethnic quarters|

* Clan Jetties
* Dhoby Ghaut
* Kampong Serani
* Kampung Buah Pala
* Kampung Siam
* Little India

Islets|

* Andaman
* Gazumbo
* Jerejak
* Tikus

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Administrative
divisions|

| Metropolitan
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* George Town Conurbation

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George Town|

| Local
government|

Penang Island City Council

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Downtown
and suburbs|

* Ayer Itam
* Balik Pulau
* Batu Ferringhi
* Bayan Lepas
* FIZ
* Downtown George Town
* CBD
* Gelugor
* Gertak Sanggul
* Jelutong
* Pantai Acheh
* Paya Terubong
* Penang Hill
* Relau
* Tanjong Bungah
* Tanjong Pinang
* Tanjong Tokong
* Teluk Bahang
* Teluk Kumbar

Residential
neighbourhoods|

* Ayer Rajah
* Bandar Baru Air Itam
* Bandar Sri Pinang
* Batu Lanchang
* Batu Maung
* Batu Uban
* Bayan Baru
* Bukit Dumbar
* Bukit Jambul
* Clan Jetties
* Kampong Serani
* Kampung Siam
* Macallum Street Ghaut
* Minden Heights
* Mount Erskine
* People's Court
* Pulau Tikus
* Rifle Range
* Sungai Ara
* Sungai Dua
* Sungai Nibong
* Sungai Pinang
* Taman Free School
* Taman Tun Sardon
* The Light

Villages|

* Kampung Buah Pala
* Kampung Seronok
* Permatang Damar Laut
* Teluk Tempoyak

Islands|

* Andaman
* Betong
* Gazumbo
* Jerejak
* Kendi
* Lovers'
* Penang
* Rimau
* Silicon
* Tikus

Districts|

* Northeast
* Southwest

Seberang Perai|

| Local
government|

Seberang Perai City Council

|

Downtown
and suburbs|

* Batu Kawan
* Bukit Mertajam
* Bukit Minyak
* Bukit Tambun
* Bukit Tengah
* Butterworth
* Juru
* Kepala Batas
* Mak Mandin
* Nibong Tebal
* Perai
* FIZ
* Permatang Pauh
* Seberang Jaya
* Sungai Bakap
* Sungai Jawi
* Tasek Gelugor
* Teluk Air Tawar

Residential
neighbourhoods|

* Alma
* Bagan Ajam
* Bagan Dalam
* Bagan Jermal
* Bagan Luar
* Cherok Tok Kun
* Penanti
* Pinang Tunggal
* Simpang Ampat
* Sungai Dua
* Val d'Or

Villages|

* Machang Bubok New Village
* Mengkuang Titi
* Permatang Pasir
* Permatang Rambai
* Permatang Tinggi

Islands|

* Aman
* Gedung

Districts|

* North Seberang Perai
* Central Seberang Perai
* South Seberang Perai

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Cities and municipalities|

| Penang|

* George Town
* Seberang Perai

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Kedah|

* Sungai Petani
* Kulim
* Bandar Baharu
* Yan

Perak|

* Bagan Serai
* Bukit Merah
* Parit Buntar
* Selama

Local authorities|

| Penang|

* Penang Island City Council
* Seberang Perai City Council

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Kedah|

* Sungai Petani Municipal Council
* Kulim Municipal Council
* Bandar Baharu District Council
* Yan District Council

Perak|

* Kerian District Council
* Selama District Council

Infrastructure|

| Airports|

* Penang International Airport

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Seaports|

* Port of Penang

Rail stations|

* Sungai Petani
* Tasek Gelugor
* Bukit Mertajam
* Bukit Tengah
* Butterworth
* Simpang Ampat
* Nibong Tebal
* Parit Buntar
* Bagan Serai

Intercity bus terminals|

* Penang Sentral
* Sungai Nibong
* UTC Sungai Petani

Bridges|

* Penang Bridge
* Second Penang Bridge

Roads|

* North-South Expressway
* Butterworth–Kulim Expressway
* Butterworth Outer Ring Road
* Butterworth–Seberang Jaya Toll Road
* Federal Route 6
* Gelugor Highway
* George Town Inner Ring Road
* Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway

Education|

| Tertiary|

* Universiti Sains Malaysia
* Wawasan Open University
* Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and University College Dublin Malaysia Campus
* SEGi College
* Han Chiang College
* Equator Academy of Arts
* Lam Wah Ee Nursing College
* Penang International Dental College
* Penang Skills and Development Centre
* Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology
* INTI International College
* DISTED College
* The One Academy
* PTPL College
* Cosmopoint College
* AIMST University
* Universiti Teknologi MARA
* Open University Malaysia
* Kolej Universiti Insaniah

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International schools|

* Penang Japanese School
* Chinese Taipei School Penang
* Prince of Wales International School
* St. Christopher's International Primary School
* Uplands International School
* Dalat International School
* Tenby International School
* Fairview International School
* Straits International School
* Pelita International School
* XCL International School

Shopping|

| Penang|

* 1st Avenue Mall
* AEON Bukit Mertajam
* All Seasons Place
* Auto-City Penang
* Bukit Jambul Complex
* Bukit Mertajam Wholesale City
* City Junction
* Design Village
* D'Piazza Mall
* GAMA
* GBS@Mayang
* Gurney Paragon
* Gurney Plaza
* ICT Digital Mall
* IKEA Batu Kawan
* Island 88
* Klippa Shopping Centre
* M Mall O2O
* Megamal Pinang
* One Precinct
* Pearl City Mall
* Penang Plaza
* Penang Times Square
* Prangin Mall
* Queensbay Mall
* Southbay Plaza
* Straits Quay
* Sunshine Central
* Sunshine Square
* Sunway Carnival Mall
* Udini Square

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Kedah|

* Amanjaya Mall
* Central Square
* Kulim Landmark Central
* Petani Parade
* SP Plaza
* Village Mall

Perak|

* Kerian Sentral Mall

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