Aman Island

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Aman Island
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Aman Island
Aman Island within the State of Penang
Geography
Location Southeast Asia
Coordinates 5°15′43.6536″N100°23′15.5472″E / 5.262126000°N 100.387652000°E / 5.262126000; 100.387652000
Adjacent to Penang Strait
Administration
State Flag of Penang (Malaysia).svg  Penang
Local government Truelogompsp.png Seberang Perai City Council
District South Seberang Perai

Aman Island (Malay: Pulau Aman, Jawi: ڤولاو امان) is an islet in South Seberang Perai District, Penang, Malaysia, located off the coast of Seberang Perai.

Known as the "Island of Peace", it is a home to a traditional Malay village. Places of interest in Aman Island include Jalan Telaga Emas, Batu Perompak, and the nearby Gedung Island. [1]

Aman Island and Gedung Island were once owned by Mr. Mohamad Saad and his older brother. Mr. Mohamad Saad died at the age of 99.

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Aerial view of Gedung Island (left) and Aman Island (right) with Juru and the eastern end of the Penang Second Bridge in the background

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References

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