Batu Lanchang
| Batu Lanchang | |
|---|---|
| Suburb of George Town | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Chinese | 峇都兰樟 |
 Location of Batu Lanchang on Penang Island | |
| Coordinates: 5°23′0″N 100°18′0″E / 5.38333°N 100.30000°E | |
| Country |
 Malaysia |
| State |
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| District | Northeast Penang Island |
| Government | |
| • Local Government | Penang Island City Council |
| • Mayor of Penang Island | Patahiyah Ismail |
| • Batu Lanchang State Assemblyman | Law Heng Kiang (DAP) |
| • Jelutong Member of Parliament | Jeff Ooi (DAP) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC+8) |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed (UTC) |
| Postal code | 11600 |
| Website | http://www.mbpp.gov.my |
Batu Lanchang is a suburb of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. It is located 5km southwest of George Town proper, and sandwiched between Air Itam to the west and Jelutong to the east.[1]
Formerly an agricultural area, Batu Lanchang has turned into a suburban residential area, with a mix of high-rises and landed properties. Green Lane, in particular, has become an affluent neighbourhood, whilst also serving as a major thoroughfare through Batu Lanchang, linking George Town and Gelugor.
History
Batu Lanchang was once an agricultural area, where coconut groves stretched all the way to the hills of Air Itam. At the time, Green Lane was the only road through Batu Lanchang; true to its name, it was a country path lined with trees.
Urbanisation of the area began in the 1950s, when residential high rises were first built along Green Lane. The development of residential estates around Green Lane, such as Island Park and Island Glades, have transformed it into a wealthy suburban neighbourhood. Development then gradually spilled out across Batu Lanchang, leading to residential high rises like the Central Park.[2]
Landmarks
- Batu Lanchang Market, where a variety of Penang cuisine can be sampled.[3]
Neighbourhoods
Health Care
- Lam Wah Ee Hospital
- Carl Corrynton Medical Centre[4]
References
- ↑ "Batu Lanchang, Penang / Pulau Pinang". Retrieved 2016-11-10.
- ↑ "Central Park Condominium | Condo for sale and rent in Penang Island". www.penang-property.com. Retrieved 2016-11-10.
- ↑ "Batu Lanchang Hawker Centre, Penang / Pulau Pinang". Retrieved 2016-11-10.
- ↑ http://www.carlcorrynton.com. "CONTACT US | Carl Corrynton Medical Centre | Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Regenerative Medicine, Orthopaedic/Sports Medicine". www.carlcorrynton.com. Retrieved 2016-11-10.
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| Air Itam |  |
Jelutong | ||
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| Gelugor |
