Central Seberang Perai District | |
---|---|
Daerah Seberang Perai Tengah | |
Other transcription(s) | |
• Malay | Daerah Seberang Perai Tengah(Rumi) دايره سبرڠ ڤراي تڠه(Jawi) |
• Chinese | 威中县(Simplified) 威中縣(Traditional) |
• Tamil | மத்திய செபாராங் பிறை மாவட்டம் Mattiya Ceparāṅ Piṟai Māvaṭṭam(Transliteration) |
Coordinates: 5°21′N100°28′E / 5.350°N 100.467°E | |
Country | Malaysia |
State | Penang |
Seat | Bukit Mertajam |
Government | |
• Local government | Seberang Perai City Council |
Area | |
• Total | 238 km2 (92 sq mi) |
Population (2020) [2] | |
• Total | 422,990 |
Area code | +6-043 to +6-045 |
Vehicle registration | P |
The Central Seberang Perai District (Malay : Daerah Seberang Perai Tengah; abbreviated: "SPT") is a district in the state of Penang, Malaysia. It covers an area of 238 square kilometres, and had a population of 371,975 at the 2010 Census . [2] The district is bordered by Perai River which separates North Seberang Perai in the north, Junjong River which separates South Seberang Perai in the south, Kedah state border in the east and South Channel which separates Penang Island. Juru River also flows through the district. The capital of this district is Bukit Mertajam. Other localities in Central Seberang Perai include Permatang Pauh, Penanti, Bukit Tengah, Bukit Minyak, Juru, Alma, Machang Bubok and Permatang Tinggi. The entertainment, eatery and automobile venue of Autocity is also located in this district. Heavy industrial areas cover most parts of Central Seberang Perai.
SPT District is divided into 21 mukims and also consist of 2 towns which are Bukit Mertajam and Perai. [3] [4] [5]
Mukim | Area | Mukim | Area |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Seberang Jaya | 12 | Juru |
2 | Sama Gagah | 13 | Bukit Minyak Industrial Zone |
3 | Permatang Pasir | 14 | Permatang Tinggi |
4 | Permatang Pauh | 15 | Alma |
5 | Kubang Semang | 16 | Machang Bubok |
6 | Taman Pauh | 17 | Mertajam Hill |
7 | Bandar Perda | 18 | Mengkuang |
8 | Tanah Liat | 19 | Ara Kuda |
9 | Berapit | 20 | Guar Perahu |
10 | Jalan Betek (administrative centre) | 21 | Bukit Jelutong |
11 | Bukit Tengah | ||
The Bukit Mertajam proper mukim are in blue colour. |
Year | Pop. | ±% | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
1991 | 236,270 | — | ||
2000 | 294,051 | +24.5% | ||
2010 | 362,820 | +23.4% | ||
2020 | 422,990 | +16.6% | ||
| ||||
Source: [6] |
The following is based on Department of Statistics Malaysia 2020 census. [2]
Ethnic groups in Central Seberang Perai, 2010 census | ||
---|---|---|
Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
Bumiputera | 186,976 | 44.20% |
Chinese | 150,714 | 35.63% |
Indian | 38,150 | 9.02% |
Others | 1,890 | 0.45% |
Non-Malaysian citizens | 45,260 | 10.70% |
Total | 422,990 | 100% |
List of Central Seberang Perai district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)
Parliament | Seat Name | Member of Parliament | Party |
---|---|---|---|
P44 | Permatang Pauh | Muhammad Fawwaz Mat Jan | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
P45 | Bukit Mertajam | Steven Sim Chee Keong | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
P46 | Batu Kawan | Chow Kon Yeow | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
List of Central Seberang Perai district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly of Penang.
Parliament | State | Seat Name | State Assemblyman | Party |
---|---|---|---|---|
P44 | N10 | Seberang Jaya | Izhar Shah Arif Shah | Perikatan Nasional (BERSATU) |
P44 | N11 | Permatang Pasir | Amir Hamzah Abdul Hashim | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
P44 | N12 | Penanti | Zulkefli Bakar | Perikatan Nasional (BERSATU |
P45 | N13 | Berapit | Heng Lee Lee | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
P45 | N14 | Machang Bubok | Lee Khai Loon | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) |
P45 | N15 | Padang Lalang | Daniel Gooi Zi Sen | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
P46 | N16 | Perai | Sundarajoo Somu | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
P46 | N17 | Bukit Tengah | Gooi Hsiao Leung | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) |
Butterworth is the city centre of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. It lies about 3 km (1.9 mi) east of George Town, the capital city of Penang, across the Penang Strait. As of 2020, Butterworth had a total population of 80,378 residents.
Seberang Perai is a city in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located on the Malay Peninsula and separated from Penang Island by the Penang Strait, it shares borders with Kedah to the north and east, and Perak to the south. The city spans an area of 748 km2 (289 sq mi) and had a population of 946,092 as of 2020, making it Malaysia's third largest city after Kuala Lumpur and Kajang.
The North–South Expressway Northern RouteNorth–South Expressway Northern Route is an interstate controlled-access highway running parallel to the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The 460-kilometre (290-mile) expressway forms the north section of the North–South Expressway, passing through the northwestern states of Kedah, Penang, Perak and Selangor. The expressway begins at the Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint in Kedah, where the Malaysia–Thailand border lies, and ends at Bukit Lanjan in Selangor state where the expressway interchanges with the New Klang Valley Expressway. The expressway is operated by PLUS Expressways.
Bukit Mertajam is a suburb of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. It also serves as the seat of the Central Seberang Perai District. As of 2010, Bukit Mertajam (core) contains a total of 13,097 residents.
Juru is a residential neighbourhood within the city of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. It is located southwest of Bukit Mertajam and southwest of Perai. Juru is served by the North–South Expressway Northern Route and connects the town to Butterworth and Bayan Lepas, the latter being located on Penang Island.
Permatang Pauh is a suburb of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. There are two institutions of higher learning located in Permatang Pauh, namely a campus of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and Politeknik Seberang Perai at Bandar Perda.
Nibong Tebal is a suburb of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located at the northern bank of the Kerian River within the Southern Seberang Perai District, it is the southernmost populated place of Penang. Nibong Tebal contained a population of 2,045 as of 2010.
Perai is a suburb of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. It lies at the southern bank of the Perai River and borders Butterworth to the north.
The Bandar Baharu District is a town, district and state assembly constituency at the southernmost end of Kedah, Malaysia. Bandar Baharu is located along the Kedah-Penang–Perak border tripoint, 37 km (23 mi) southeast of George Town, Penang's capital city.
Seberang Jaya is a township within the city of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located at the southern bank of the Perai River and east of Perai proper, the area was developed in the 1970s. Since then, Seberang Jaya has evolved into a booming area, with various commercial and retail developments.
Batu Kawan is an island and suburb of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. It is geographically separated from the rest of Seberang Perai by the Jawi and Tengah rivers. As of 2010, Batu Kawan contained a population of 5,537.
Permatang Tinggi is a village within the city of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. It is situated not far from Bukit Mertajam. It is also located with a short distance from Penang-Kuala Lumpur North-South Expressway.
The North Seberang Perai District is an administrative district on the mainland part of Penang State, Malaysia. It covers an area of 267 square kilometres, and had a population of 286,323 at the 2010 Census. The district is bordered by Muda River in the north which separates Kuala Muda district in Kedah, Kedah state border in the east which separates Kulim district, Perai River in the south which separates Central Seberang Perai and North Channel which separates Penang Island. The district capital is Kepala Batas, and the largest town is Butterworth. Other localities that are located in North Seberang Perai include Penaga, Pinang Tunggal, Bertam, Tasek Gelugor, Teluk Air Tawar and Mak Mandin. It is one of the three administrative districts in the Seberang Perai region, the mainland portion of Penang State. Paddy is largely cultivated in North Seberang Perai as most parts of it is covered by paddy fields.
The South Seberang Perai District is a district in Penang, Malaysia. It covers an area of 242 square kilometres, and had a population of 184,007 at the 2020 Census. The district is bordered by Junjong River that separates Central Seberang Perai in the north, Kedah state border in the east, Perak state border in the south and the South Channel that separates Penang Island. Rivers that flow through South Seberang Perai are Junjong River, Jawi River and Kerian River. The capital of this district is Sungai Jawi and the largest town is Nibong Tebal. Other towns such as Batu Kawan, Bukit Tambun, Simpang Ampat, Sungai Bakap and Valdor are also located in this district. South Seberang Perai is thriving with the fishing industry and agriculture. Oil palm plantations covers most parts of the area.
The Seberang Perai City Council is the city council which administers Seberang Perai, the mainland half of the Malaysian state of Penang. This agency is under the purview of the Penang state government.
Bukit Tengah is an industrial zone within the city of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. This area 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.
Permatang Pauh is a federal constituency in Central Seberang Perai District, Penang, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat since 1974.
Bukit Mertajam is a federal constituency in Central Seberang Perai District, Penang, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat since 1974.
Song Ban Kheng Road or Jalan Song Ban Kheng is one of the main roads in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. It runs east–west to connect with Jalan Kebun Sireh in the west, and the Jalan Maju flyover in the east. It is the main road to reach Bukit Mertajam Town from the west. From the Exit 160 of the North–South Expressway, drivers can take Jalan Kebun Nenas followed by Jalan Chian Heng Kai to reach here.