Kampong Makam
in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
0.000 and 0.000 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 0° 0' 0" and E 0° 0' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Ringgit - MYR
Spoken languages:
Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 11:31 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:01 am and 7:08 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-5.422 and -79.673 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Loma Larga
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Malaysia in South-Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Malaysia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Malaysia. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Kampong Makam

The district Kampong Makam of in Pulau Pinang is located in Malaysia about 183 mi north-west of Kuala Lumpur, the country's capital.

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 31°C / 88 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 85 °F
Night Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 65% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

31°C (87 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

30°C (86 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

30°C (85 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

EVERGREEN LAUREL PENANG

Address
6.927,7 mi
53 PERSIARAN GURNEY
10250 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Wembley - A St Giles Hotel

Address
6.928,6 mi
183 Jalan Magazine
10300 Pulau Pinang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Penaga

Address
6.928,6 mi
Corner Of Jalan Hutton & Lebuh Clarke
10050 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Penang Sunway Hotel Georgetown

Address
6.928,3 mi
New Lane,Off Macalister Road 33
10400 Pulau Pinang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Northam All Suite Penang

Address
6.928,4 mi
55, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah
10050 Pulau Pinang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Royal Penang

Address
6.928,3 mi
No. 3 Jalan Larut
10050 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vouk Hotel Suites

Address
6.927,9 mi
57-G-3, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah
10050 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Cititel Express Penang

Address
6.928,6 mi
123 Lebuh Noordin
10300 Pulau Pinang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Loke Thye Kee Residences

Address
6.928,6 mi
326 Jalan Penang
10000 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel NEO+ Penang

Address
6.928,5 mi
68 Jalan Gurdwara
10300 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Автостоп в Тайланде и Малайзии (Пхукет - Пинанг). Hitchhiking: Thailand - Malaysia (George town).

Published: October 21, 2014
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Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Konstantin Anikin

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Sunway Hotel Georgetown, Penang

Published: February 01, 2013
Length: 14:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SunwayHtlGtown

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Published: April 03, 2015
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Published: February 03, 2009
Length: 35:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DaiwaHousing

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Length: 01:12 min
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Penang Georgetown Birch The Plaza Condominium

Published: April 13, 2009
Length: 15:57 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: DaiwaHousing

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Length: 05:05 min
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Published: October 26, 2012
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Penang Trip 2009

Published: March 23, 2009
Length: 46:55 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: FamlyPC

Pulau Pinang Trip 2009 Video Footage: Park Royal Batu Ferinngi,,Bukit Bendera, Toy Museum, Butterfly Farm. Songs: Nickelback- Gotta Be Sombody Creed - My Sacrifice.


NIGHT SIGHTSEEING AT GEORGETOWN

Published: June 16, 2010
Length: 56:35 min
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檳城Georgetown夜色.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

George Town, Penang

George Town (less commonly also spelt Georgetown) is the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Sungai Petani and Kulim has a combined population of 2,251,042, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia.

Located at 5.41667, 100.317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.928 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places established in 1786, Populated places in Penang, State capitals in Malaysia, Populated coastal places in Malaysia, World Heritage Sites in Malaysia

Kek Lok Si

The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam in Penang and is one of the best known temples on the island. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia. The temple is heavily commercialised with shops at every level and inside the main temple complexes. Mahayana Buddhism and traditional Chinese rituals blend into a harmonious whole, both in the temple architecture and artwork as well as in the daily activities of worshippers.

Located at 5.39953, 100.274 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.925 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious buildings completed in 1890, 19th-century Buddhist temples, Buildings and structures in Penang, Buddhist temples in Malaysia

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is located at 14 Leith Street, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The mansion's indigo-blue outer wall makes it a very distinct building in the area. The Circa 1880s mansion built by the merchant Cheong Fatt Tze at the end of 19th century has 38 rooms, 5 granite-paved courtyards, 7 staircases & 220 vernacular timber louvre windows. The architecture of the mansion however originates from the Su Chow Dynasty Period in China.

Located at 5.42132, 100.335 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.929 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Penang, Houses in Malaysia

Fort Cornwallis

Fort Cornwallis is an old star fort located on the northeastern coast of Penang, Malaysia. It is named after the late 18th century Governor-General of Bengal, India, Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis. Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. In its entire history, the fort had never engaged in any battle.

Located at 5.42035, 100.344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.930 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forts in Malaysia, Buildings and structures in Penang, Star forts

Khoo Kongsi

The Khoo Kongsi is a large Chinese clanhouse with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang, Malaysia. The famous Khoo Kongsi is the grandest clan temple in the country. It is also one of the city's major historic attraction.

Located at 5.41444, 100.337 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.929 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Penang

Wat Chayamangkalaram

Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram is a Thai Buddhist temple in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, most notable for its Reclining Buddha statue. The statue is the 3rd largest of its kind, being 33 meters in length. In the main shrine in front of the Reclining Buddha there are smaller shrines of different Buddhas and popular Thai deities. Also on the temple grounds many colored statues of Devas and other mythical creatures are on display.

Located at 5.43189, 100.313 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.927 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious organizations established in 1845, Buddhist temples in Malaysia

Battle of Penang

The Battle of Penang occurred on 28 October 1914, during World War I. It was a naval action in the Strait of Malacca, in which the German cruiser SMS Emden sank two Allied warships.

Located at 5.43333, 100.333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.929 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
British Malaya, Far East naval battles of World War I, Naval battles of World War I involving Germany, Naval battles of World War I involving France, Naval battles of World War I involving Russia, Naval battles of World War I involving the United Kingdom, Military history of Malaysia, Conflicts in 1914

Penang State Assembly Building

The Penang State Assembly Building is the historical Penang's state administrative building. It is located between Light Street and Farquhar Street near Fort Cornwallis in George Town, Malaysia.

Located at 5.41941, 100.343 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.929 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Penang

Tanjung Tokong

Tanjung Tokong is a suburb of George Town in Penang, Malaysia, bordering Gurney Drive and Tanjung Bungah. Penang's first modern shopping mall, Island Plaza, is located here. The state's first megamall, Gurney Plaza is also located here. Tanjung Tokong was one of the areas afflicted by the 2004 tsunami disaster. The place is currently seeing a major transformation with the land reclamation off the northern shore for a massive land development by E&O Development.

Located at 5.46667, 100.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.926 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Penang

Air Itam

Air Itam (Malay for black water) is a town in Penang, Malaysia. The famous Kek Lok Si Temple (極樂寺) and Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera) are situated there. A famous Chinese secondary school, named Chung Ling High School, is located in Jalan Air Itam. The State Mosque, or Masjid Negeri, is also located there. Bandar Baru Air Itam is a town near Air Itam. Air Itam is famous for its 'laksa' which is located at the junction of Kek Lok Si Temple. The primary ethnicity of Air Itam is Chinese.

Located at 5.40611, 100.296 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.926 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Penang

City Hall, Penang

City Hall is a municipal building in George Town, Penang, which was formerly the seat of the City Council of George Town. Originally built in 1903 as the Municipal Office, Penang, the building was erected at a cost of $100,000 to relieve demand for office space at the adjacent Town Hall, which then took on a more social function. Both buildings stand in front of the Padang on Esplanade Road. The name "City Hall" dates from the grant of city status to George Town in 1957.

Located at 5.42106, 100.341 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.929 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Penang

Chung Ling High School

Chung Ling High School (钟灵中学 in Chinese, Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Chung Ling in Malay) is a boys' secondary school in Malaysia, located in George Town, Penang.

Located at 5.40371, 100.295 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.926 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Penang, Secondary schools in Malaysia, Educational institutions established in 1917

Penang Hill Railway

The Penang Hill Railway is a one section funicular railway which climbs Penang Hill from Air Itam, near George Town on the island of Penang in Malaysia. The total journey takes about ten to twenty minutes. The train may stop at other intermediate stations upon request. Construction of the railway took place between 1906 to 1923, at a cost of 1.5 million Straits dollars. The railway was opened to the public on October 21, 1923. New cars were provided in 1977.

Located at 5.41544, 100.274 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.925 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Funicular railways in Malaysia, Transport in Penang, Metre gauge railways in Malaysia, Railway lines opened in 1923

Suffolk House, Penang

In Penang, Malaysia, the Suffolk House refers to two early residences built on the same site located some four miles west of George Town, Penang, on the banks of the Air Itam River (Black Water River in the Malay language). The earliest of the two buildings is notable for serving as the residence of Francis Light, the founder of the British settlement on the Prince of Wales Island, commonly known as Penang Island.

Located at 5.41091, 100.305 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.927 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Penang, Houses in Malaysia

Taman Sentosa

Taman Sentosa is a township in Johor Bahru city, Johor, Malaysia with many pubs and nightclubs.

Located at 5.36667, 100.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.927 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Johor

Mount Erskine

Mount Erskine (Pek Hoon Sua in Hokkien) is a township in the northeastern part of Penang Island, Malaysia. It sees more activity during the Qingming Festival due to the presence of its cemeteries dating from the early 19th century. More recently, the top of Mount Erskine has been flattened to make way for the construction of condominiums.

Located at 5.4525, 100.296 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.926 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Penang

Bagan Luar

Bagan Luar is a area located within the town of Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia. To be precise, it is located between Bagan Jermal to the north and Bagan Dalam to the south. It is named after Kampung Bagan Luar which is a formerly a village located within the same area. Jalan Bagan Luar, or Bagan Luar Road, is a major road that runs through the centre of the area.

Located at 5.4, 100.367 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.931 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Penang

Jubilee Clock Tower

The Jubilee Clock Tower, in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, is a Moorish-style Jubilee clocktower at the junction of Lebuh Light (Light Street) and Lebuh Pantai (Beach Street). Built to commemorate Queen Victoria's 1897 Diamond Jubilee, the tower is sixty feet tall, one foot for each year of Victoria's reign. A corner of the wall surrounding Fort Cornwallis is situated behind the tower. The clock tower is slightly tilted, a result of Allied (or Japanese) bombing during the WW2.

Located at 5.41921, 100.344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.930 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towers completed in 1897, Buildings and structures in Penang, Clock towers, Inclined towers

Convent Datuk Keramat

Convent Datuk Keramat is a school located in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. The school is an all-girls Chinese school with primary and secondary school within the same compound.

Located at 5.41194, 100.318 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.928 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Penang, Girls' schools in Malaysia, Secondary schools in Malaysia, Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus schools

Penang Botanic Gardens

The Penang Botanic Gardens, also known as the "Waterfall Gardens" because of the cascading waterfall nearby, is a public park situated on Jalan Air Terjun (Waterfall Road) in George Town on Penang Island, Malaysia. The original gardens were established in 1884 from an old quarry site, under the supervision of Charles Curtis, who was the first superintendent.

Located at 5.43996, 100.288 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.926 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1794 establishments, 1884 establishments, Penang, Botanical gardens in Malaysia

Dhammikarama Burmese Temple

Dhamikarama Burmese Temple in Penang is the temple enjoys the prestige of being the first Burmese Buddhist Temple in Malaysia. As the first Buddhist temple to be built in Penang back in 1803, Dhammikarama is a temple filled with striking features and rich past. It provides a historical evidence of Burmese occupation in Penang as well as the retreat for Buddhist devotees.

Located at 5.43121, 100.314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.927 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Malaysia, Theravada Buddhist temples, Religious organizations established in 1803

Penang Sports Club

Penang Sports Club is a cricket ground, established in the year 1947. It is located in the city of Georgetown covering a land area of about 16 acres . The ground has hosted cricket matches for Malaya and then Malaysia.

Located at 5.42064, 100.304 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.927 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Malaysia

Butterworth railway station

The Butterworth railway station is a Malaysian train station located at and named after the town of Butterworth, Penang.

Located at 5.39333, 100.366 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.931 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
KTM Intercity railway stations, Stations of Malaysian Railway

2010 Penang dragon boat accident

The 2010 Penang dragon boat accident was an incident that occurred on January 17, 2010 in Penang, Malaysia. The incident involved the Chung Ling High School dragon boat team's boat capsizing after colliding with a tugboat amid strong currents. This incident killed 6 people while 12 were injured.

Located at 5.40778, 100.346 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.930 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Maritime incidents in 2010, 2010 in Malaysia, Disasters in Malaysia

Penang Masonic Temple

‡‡Penang Masonic TempleGeneral informationTown or city 136 Jalan Utama, 10450 Pulau Pinang, PenangCountry MalaysiaCoordinates {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:5|25|35|N|100|18|7|E|region:MY |primary |name= }}Construction started 17 December 1927Completed unknownCost M$ 31292.50Design and constructionClient The Penang Masonic Temple Company Limited, now Penang Masonic Temple Sdn. Bhd.

Located at 5.42639, 100.302 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.927 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Masonic buildings, Buildings and structures in Penang, Art Deco architecture in Malaysia, Masonic buildings completed in 1927

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