Kampung Pagar Buluh in Pulau Pinang
Destination Guide Malaysia

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Universiti Sains Malaysia is a public university in Malaysia. There are three campuses: one on the island of Penang (Main Campus), one in Kelantan (Health Campus), and one in Nibong Tebal. There is offshore collaboration with KLE University, India offering the Doctor of Medicine (USM) undergraduate degree. USM plans to open a Global Campus (Kuala Lumpur Campus) located at Kuala Lumpur Education City (KLCE).

Located at 5.35694, 100.301 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Universities in Penang, Public universities in Malaysia, Educational institutions established in 1969, Northern Corridor Economic Region, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Penang International Airport

Penang International Airport, previously known as Bayan Lepas International Airport, is situated in the Bayan Lepas area that at southeast of Penang Island, Malaysia. The airport is located 16 km away from George Town, the capital city of Penang. Penang International Airport is a medium-sized airport with good connections to major cities in South East Asia. The airport serves as the main airport for the northern region of Malaysia.

Located at 5.29694, 100.277 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Airports in Malaysia, Buildings and structures in Penang, Northern Corridor Economic Region

Snake Temple

The Snake Temple is situated in Sungai Kluang, Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia and is perhaps the only temple of its kind in the world. The temple is filled with the smoke of burning incense and a variety of pit vipers. The vipers are believed to be rendered harmless by the sacred smoke, but as a safety precaution, the snakes have also been de-venomed but still have their fangs intact, visitors are warned against picking up the reptiles and placing them on their bodies for taking pictures.

Located at 5.31394, 100.285 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Religion in Malaysia, Taoist temples in Malaysia

Penang International Sports Arena

Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) is an indoor sports arena located at Penang, Malaysia. It was completed in 2000. The 2000 SUKMA games is one of the first events held in PISA. It is the largest and the most comprehensive multi-purpose indoor venue on the Penang island. PISA encompasses a large Olympic sized swimming pools and a spacious air-conditioned arena. It is the venue for several major swimming and sporting events.

Located at 5.32835, 100.281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in Malaysia

Balik Pulau

Balik Pulau (literally meaning back of the island) is a town in Penang, Malaysia. Durians and other kinds of fruits are planted there. Balik Pulau is famous for its durian plantations which include the 'ang heh' (meaning red prawns) and 'holo' (meaning gourd like) variety. The area was affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Located at 5.35, 100.233 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Populated places in Penang

Sungai Dua

Sungai Dua is a town in Penang, Malaysia. It is located in the east part of Penang Island. The nearest town from Sungai Dua is Gelugor.

Located at 5.35, 100.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in Penang

Phor Tay High School

Phor Tay High School is a public, Buddhist, co-educational high school, located in Sungai Dua, Penang. It is the only Buddhist secondary school, where Buddhist education is a compulsory subject for all Buddhist students of the school, in Malaysia. Phor Tay High School was previously an all-girls school. It was officially converted to a co-educational school after its relocation from Jalan Bagan Jermal in 2009.

Located at 5.34278, 100.296 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Schools in Penang

Nibbinda Forest Monastery

Nibbinda Forest Monastery is a Theravada forest monastery situated at Mukim 5, Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia. The monastery is located on top of a hill in Balik Pulau. Surrounded by mountains and facing the sea, the beautiful yet serene place is an ideal spot for the monks to cultivate disgust with worldly life. A small town with simple folks living at the foot of the hill makes the monastery more suitable to establish as the pure land in this world.

Located at 5.35696, 100.248 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buddhist monasteries, Theravada Buddhist monasteries, Buddhist temples in Malaysia