Sungai Nibong

 

Overview

Sungai Nibong is a town situated in Penang Island close to Batu Uban and Sungai Dua. It is in the south eastern part of the island not far from the coast. Its proximity to Penang Bridge makes it easily reachable.

Sungai Nibong has made itself a name for two main reasons. The first, due to the presence of Sungai Nibong Express Bus Terminal, which is the primary way tourists go in and out of Penang Island via public transport. It has long distance bus services that not only have a nationwide network but also cater to tourists from out of Malaysia such as those from Thailand and Singapore. The second, reason is because it is the site for the famous annual Pesta Pulau Pinang (Penang Festival) during December, which acts as a platform for trade expo, family-based carnivals and cultural events. It gives one of a kind all round experience of Malaysian culture, cuisine and traditions.

Property Types

Residential options in the vicinity, ideally for people working in Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone, include Mawar Apartment – three low-rise apartment blocks, Halaman Kenanga – two blocks of 22-storey apartments, Halaman Teratai – three blocks of 5-storey apartments, Halaman Areka – seven blocks of 4-storey apartments, Nipah Emas – 22-storey apartment, Prima View – 11-storey apartment blocks, 98 Nibong Residence – 18-storey condominium, The Peak – two blocks of 38-storey luxury condominiums, Lavinia Apartment – three 13-storey blocks and two 4-storey blocks and Medan Mutiara – five blocks of 5-storey apartments.

Amenities and Facilities

There is no lack of amenities as everything from entertainment to dining and shopping can be obtained from the nearby Queensbay Mall, Mydin, Kompleks Bukit Jambul, Giant Hypermarket and Tesco Extra Sungai Dua. In terms of education, SK Sungai Nibong, SMK Sungai Nibong, SMK Sungai Ara, SJKT Sungai Ara, SJKC Chong Cheng, SMJK(C) Phor Tay, Sunshine Child Centre, D’Monte Child Care & Development, D’monte Kindergarten and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) cover the entire range of education from kindergarten to university level.

Other amenities in the area includes Bukit Jambul Country Club, Penang Golf Club, Taman Sri Nibong Park, Sungai Nibong Gospel Hall, Masjid Jamek Sungai Nibong, Super Tanker (Chinese delicacy food court), police station, pharmacy, clinic, several mini markets, night market, surau and shop houses which is home to a host of businesses such as banks, restaurants, tuition centre, workshops and saloons.

Accessibility and Transportation

It is easily accessible via numerous highways and roads, namely, Sungai Nibong Highway, Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu Highway, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Jalan Aziz Ibrahim, Jalan Sungai Dua and Jalan Bukit Gambir.