Bukit Mertajam
in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.363 and 100.467 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 21' 46" and E 100° 28' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Ringgit - MYR
Spoken languages:
Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:36 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:03 am and 6:59 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-5.367 and -79.533 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Lechuga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Malaysia in South-Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Malaysia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Malaysia. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Touring Bukit Mertajam

Bukit Mertajam in Pulau Pinang with it's 212,329 residents is a town located in Malaysia about 175 mi (or 282 km) north-west of Kuala Lumpur, the country's capital place.

Time in Bukit Mertajam is now 08:36 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kuala Lumpur with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Bukit Mertajam. The closest airport in Malaysia is Butterworth Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Malaysia is Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), North-West. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: George Town, Betong, Alor Setar, Ipoh and Than To. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 89% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 31st of October 2024

24°C (76 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 1st of November 2024

29°C (84 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 2nd of November 2024

29°C (85 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

THE LIGHT HOTEL SEBERANG JAYA

Address
5,1 mi
LEBUH TENGGIRI 2 BANDAR SEBERANG JAYA
13700 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


COLMAR TROPICALE FRENCH THEME

Address
2,5 mi
KM 48 PERSIMPANGAN BERTINGKAT LEBUHRAYA KARAK
28750 Bukit Tinggi
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ICONIC HOTEL PRAI PENANG

Address
2,8 mi
71, JALAN ICON CITY
14000 PENANG
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Ixora Hotel Prai

Address
4,8 mi
3096 Jalan Baru Bandar Perai Jaya
13600 Perai
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya

Address
5,2 mi
Lebuh Tenggiri 2. Pusat Bandar Seberang Jaya 11
13700 Perai
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Pice Hotel

Address
2,1 mi
No.11A, Medan Limau Emas,
14000 Bukit Mertajam
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chariton Hotel Alma

Address
3,3 mi
No. 31, Lorong Seri Impian 2
14000 Bukit Mertajam
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Pearl View Hotel

Address
5,3 mi
Jalan Baru, Seberang Perai
13700 Perai
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Winsons Business Inn

Address
2,5 mi
108 & 110 Jalan Pernigaan
14000 Bukit Mertajam
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Penyamun kena gigit anjing dan tercekup! Taman Bukit Kecil,Bukit Mertajam 2014

Published: January 17, 2014
Length: 11:43 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jazz Wei

Penyamun kereta cuba untuk mencuri kereta besar tu tapi dihidu oleh anjing pemilik kereta itu...lepas tu...anjing berbuih buih kat penyamun itu...penyamun takut dan sedar gagal dalam operasi...


KTM 2009.05.09 0003h Bukit Mertajam, Penang

Published: April 18, 2012
Length: 48:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: elleooi

Late 23 Dn Senandung Mutiara picking up passengers from Bukit Mertajam station before proceeding south.


IKBN Bukit Mertajam , Penang BoYs

Published: December 08, 2013
Length: 50:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: amuthan raj


2009.05.09 0031 Bukit Mertajam, Penang

Published: July 24, 2009
Length: 21:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: elleooi

Loco 6633 with Petronas BTU wagons from Gurun heading to Perai.Got higher priority clearing the Bukit Mertajam-Butterworth sector than the container train heading the same way.


Amazing Mask- Changing (Bian Lian) Performance @ Jusco Perda Bukit Mertajam,Penang Malaysia

Published: October 12, 2009
Length: 31:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tltk2397

This video clip of the ancient Chinese dramatic art "Bian Lian" or face - changing performance was captured @ Jusco Perda BM,Penang Malaysia during the mooncake festival on 4th Oct 2009.


The Hungry Ghost Festival @ Bukit Mertajam

Published: September 04, 2012
Length: 55:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KY Tang

The Hungry Ghost Festival @ Bukit Mertajam.


Bukit Mertajam Sunrise

Published: June 11, 2014
Length: 22:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NG SooInn

This video is created by Nikon D 3100 , You can also enjoy more photos on https://www.facebook.com/groups/bukitmertajam/


2011.01.01 1653h Bukit Mertajam, Penang

Published: April 27, 2011
Length: 07:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: elleooi


Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Sebastian Francis of Penang (2.1 of 4.3)

Published: December 18, 2012
Length: 53:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Joseph Kanikam

Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Bishop Sebastian Francis as Bishop of Penang was held at St Anne's Church in Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia on 20th August 2012. It was attended by Pope Benedict ...


Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Sebastian Francis of Penang (3.3 of 4.3)

Published: December 18, 2012
Length: 46:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Joseph Kanikam

Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Bishop Sebastian Francis as Bishop of Penang was held at St Anne's Church in Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia on 20th August 2012. Bishop Sebsatian Francis...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bukit Mertajam

Bukit Mertajam is the capital of Central Seberang Perai, Penang, Malaysia. It is commonly known as BM among its locals. Bukit Mertajam is located 29 km away from George Town, the capital city of Penang. Bukit Mertajam has the highest population and one of the most developed area in Seberang Perai.

Located at 5.36667, 100.467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Penang

Jit Sin High School

Founded in 1918, Jit Sin High School is a co-educational Chinese vernacular secondary school in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia.

Located at 5.34313, 100.446 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Penang, Secondary schools in Malaysia

Penanti

Penanti is a small town in Penang, Malaysia. It is located about several kilometres from Butterworth town. It is located in the parliamentary constituency of Permatang Pauh. Mengkuang Dam is also found here.

Located at 5.4, 100.483 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Penang

Simpang Ampat, Penang

Simpang Ampat is a small town in the district of Seberang Perai Selatan, in the state of Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. It borders Bukit Mertajam town to the north, Junjung town to the east, Sungai Bakap town to the south, and Batu Kawan town to the west. The town is directly linked to PLUS North-South Highway, and soon will be linked to Penang Second Bridge.

Located at 5.36667, 100.467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Penang

Bukit Tengah

Bukit Tengah is an industrial area in Central Seberang Perai District, Penang, Malaysia. This town is situated very close to the North-South Expressway. It is named after Kampung Bukit Tengah which is located next to the Mercedes-Benz automobile showroom which is next to the expressway. The town is within a proper of a larger town of Bukit Mertajam, which shares the same postcode of 14000.

Located at 5.36667, 100.467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Penang


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Bukit Mertajam