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Penang

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Municipal Council of Penang Island

President
Tang Chen Chui
Member since
1997
CITYNET Cluster
Climate Change Climate Change Environment Water & Sanitation Environment Solid Waste
Website
http://www.mppp.gov.my/home

  • Introduction

    Penang, also known as the Pearl of The Orient, is the most culturally diverse East Asia holiday destination. Established as a British trading outpost in 1786, it attracted settlers from throughout the region. It is in the peoples diverse cultures that result in colorful festivals and a rich variety of local food. Penang’s beaches, hill stations, historical buildings combined with modern shopping conveniences make it a tourist destination. Penang is also home to major multinational electronic factories making it the ‘silicon island’.

  • City Data (2009)

    Population (persons) 667,500
    Area (km2) 299.65
    Number of Households 3,654
    GDP per Capita (US$)
    Climate Temperature Max 35.0 °C, Min 22.0 °C, Annual Rainfall 1,981.7 mm
    Major Languages Bahasa Melayu (Official), Chinese Dialects, Tamil, Telgugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai
    Major Industries Electronic, Industry, Agriculture, and Services

  • Urban Issues and Projects

    Priority Concerns
    To reconcile the needs for development and urban conservation and the environment.
    To upgrade and improve the recreation parks, open spaces, and public facilities.
    High volume of vehicles on the roads especially at peaks hours.
    Solid Waste Management and Cleanliness.
    Resettlement of Street Hawkers.
    Main Projects and Contributions
    Improvement of heritage precinct through the upgrading of infrastructure and pedestarinisation, example of the projects are Penang Gold Bazaar, Little India, and Upper Penang Road Projects.
    Upgrading of recreation areas such as the Youth Park, Esplanade, Relau Metropolitan Park, and also coastal beaches along Gurney Drive and Tanjung Tokong.
    Improvement of public transport and shuttle bus, traffic control system, and road classification.
    Technical Cooperation with Other Cities
    Sister City cooperation with other cities – Adelaide (Australia), Xiamen (China), and Medan (Indonesia)
    Cooperation Offered
    Parks and Recreation
    Cooperation Requested
    Solid Waste Management, Traffic Management, Parks, and Management of Street Hawker