Seri Tanjung Pinang

Seri Tanjung Pinang is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. The neighbourhood, located within the Tanjung Tokong suburb, lies 4.5 km (2.8 mi) northwest of the city centre and was created on land reclaimed in the 1990s.[1]

Seri Tanjung Pinang
Neighbourhood of George Town
Other transcription(s)
 • Jawiسري تنجوڠ ڤينڠ
 • Chinese斯里丹绒槟榔
Straits Quay
Straits Quay
Coordinates: 5°26′58.65″N 100°18′35.77″E
Country Malaysia
State Penang
DistrictNortheast Penang Island
City George Town
Founded2005[1]
Government
 • Local governmentPenang Island City Council
 • Mayor of Penang IslandRajendran P. Anthony
 • Tanjong Bunga State AssemblymanZairil Khir Johari (DAP)
 • Bukit Bendera Member of ParliamentSyerleena Abdul Rashid (DAP)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)Not observed
Postal code
10470
Websitembpp.gov.my

At the time of writing, Seri Tanjung Pinang is home to a handful of retail complexes, most notably Straits Quay and a Lotus's outlet.

History

The Seri Tanjung Pinang project was first mooted in the 1980s, during the tenure of the then Chief Minister of Penang, Lim Chong Eu.[1] The project is split into two phases, with land reclamation for Phase 1 commencing in the 1990s. However, the land reclamation was put on hold following the 1997 Asian financial crisis.

Having acquired the site in 2003, Eastern & Oriental Berhad resumed the development of the first phase. In spite of the increasing costs, the 240-acre (970,000 m2) Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase 1 was completed by 2005.[1][2]

The second phase of the Seri Tanjung Pinang project began in 2016 and involves the reclamation of 760 acres (3,100,000 m2) of land from the Penang Strait.[3][4] The land reclamation of Phase 2 was scheduled for completion by 2018 but as of 2023 is still not completed due to financing difficulties.[3]

Seri Tanjung Pinang as of 2013
Seri Tanjung Pinang phase II reclamation works in May 2022

Transportation

Seri Tanjung Pinang is served by Rapid Penang's Congestion Alleviation Transport (CAT) Tanjung Tokong route, a free-of-charge transit service within Tanjung Tokong.[5] In addition, the Hop-On Hop-Off bus service also includes a stop at Straits Quay.[6]

Shopping
Straits Quay is a marina-cum-shopping mall which also contains a convention centre for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE).
Lotus's Tanjung Pinang

Straits Quay, a marina-cum-shopping mall within the neighbourhood, was completed in 2010. Aside from containing over 100 retail lots, the marina consists of 40 pontoon berths designed to accommodate small recreational boats. The mall also houses the Performing Arts Centre of Penang (Penangpac) and a convention centre.

In addition, a Lotus's (formerly Tesco) hypermarket within the neighbourhood was launched in 2011, making it the third such hypermarket on Penang Island.[7][8]

See also

References
  1. "Tanjung Pinang Development". www.stp2.my. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
  2. "E&O Berhad". www.easternandoriental.com. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
  3. "E&O unit starts work on Seri Tanjung Pinang phase two – Business News | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
  4. "Seri Tanjung Pinang – Phase 2". Penang Property Talk. 2017-03-30. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
  5. The Star Online (2018-02-14), Penang announces RM15m free bus service, archived from the original on 2021-12-21, retrieved 2018-04-01
  6. "Penang Hop-On Hop-Off Official Website". www.myhoponhopoff.com. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
  7. "Portal Rasmi Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang – Launching Tesco Tanjung Pinang". www.penang.gov.my. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
  8. "Tesco comes to Tanjung Tokong – Community | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
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