Misplaced Pages

Jelutong
Suburb of George Town
Other transcription(s)
• Mandarin	日落洞 Rì luò dòng (Pinyin)
• Hokkien	Ji̍t-lo̍h-tōng (Tâi-lô)
• Tamil	ஜெலுத்தோங்
JelutongLocation within    George Town in    Penang
Coordinates: 5°23′25.7″N 100°18′46.9″E / 5.390472°N 100.313028°E / 5.390472; 100.313028
Country	Malaysia
State	Penang
City	George Town
Government
• Local government	Penang Island City Council
• Mayor of Penang Island	Rajendran P. Anthony
• Sungai Pinang State Assemblyman	Lim Siew Khim (DAP)
• Jelutong Member of Parliament	RSN Rayer (DAP)
Area
• Total	4.4 km (1.7 sq mi)
Population
• Total	63,507
• Density	14,000/km (37,000/sq mi)
Demographics
• Ethnic groups	70.0% Chinese 18.6% Bumiputera 18.2% Malay 0.4% indigenous groups from Sabah and Sarawak 8.0% Indian 0.9% Other ethnicities 2.5% Non-citizens
Time zone	UTC+8 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	Not observed
Postal code	11600
Website	mbpp.gov.my

Jelutong is a suburb of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located 3.2 km (2.0 mi) south of the city centre, Jelutong has been inhabited since as early as the late 18th century, when traders from Aceh and India settled around the area.

It was once notorious as a turf for gangsters and triads until the 1980s, when urbanisation transformed the area into a residential suburb of George Town.

Etymology

Jelutong was named after the Jelutong tree, known scientifically as Dyera costulata. It was believed that this species of trees was once abundant around the area now known as Jelutong.

History

Jelutong was already inhabited before the arrival of Captain Francis Light in 1786. Merchants from Aceh and India established resting places and villages along the mouth of Pinang River.

In the mid-19th century, the then forested area was first cleared for agricultural purposes. Factories were set up much later in Jelutong, as the urban population spilled southward from the city centre. In spite of industrialisation, some fishing communities continued to exist up until recently and charcoal makers still make a living from the mangrove swamps along the coast.

The growing population in Jelutong led to rampant crime and thugs roaming the streets. It was only in the 1980s with a rise in the standards of living and urbanisation that Jelutong's criminal notoriety was eradicated.

It was in the Jelutong parliamentary constituency where Karpal Singh, a prominent Malaysian lawyer, first entered the national political scene. The Democratic Action Party politician held the seat for over 20 years until 1999, earning him the nickname the 'Tiger of Jelutong'.

Geography

Demographics

As of 2020, Jelutong was home to a population of 63,507. With a population density of 14,433/km (37,380/sq mi), the suburb was the most densely populated area in the city of George Town. Ethnic Chinese constituted 70% of Jelutong's population, followed by Malays at 18% and Indians at 8%.

Transportation

Historically, Jelutong Road serves as the main thoroughfare within the suburb, allowing motorists from the city centre to head south towards Bayan Lepas. In recent years, the completion of the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway has considerably reduced the daily traffic congestion along Jelutong Road, as motorists now use the coastal expressway to commute between the city centre and Bayan Lepas, bypassing Jelutong Road entirely.

Rapid Penang buses 11, 12, 301, 302, 303 and 401 serve the residents of the suburb, by connecting Jelutong with the city centre and other destinations to the south, including Bukit Jambul, Bayan Baru, Bayan Lepas, Batu Maung and Balik Pulau.

Education

A total of four primary schools and one high school are located within Jelutong. The suburb is also home to the headquarters of RECSAM, an educational institute affiliated with the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization.

Primary schools

• SJK (C) Jelutong
• SJK (C) Phei Shin
• SK Jelutong
• SK Jelutong Barat

High school

• SMK Jelutong

Sports

The Nicol David International Squash Centre, located at Dumbar Hill, was previously known as the Bukit Dumbar Sports Centre. It was here where Nicol David, a top international squash player, was first trained at a young age.

References

1. ^ "MyCensus 2020: Mukim/Town/Pekan". Department of Statistics Malaysia. Putrajaya: 174–175. February 2024. ISBN 9789672537069.
2. ^ "Jelutong: Home to a thriving coastal village | Wong Chun Wai". wongchunwai.com. 7 September 2013. Retrieved 2016-11-04.
3. "Forest Research Institute Malaysia".
4. Salma Nasution, Khoo (2007). Streets of George Town, Penang. Penang: Areca Books. ISBN 9789839886009.
5. "Project enters final lap - Community | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
6. Chern, Lo Tern. "New road linking Jalan Jelutong and expressway opens - Community | The Star Online". Retrieved 2017-05-19.
7. Route map rapidpg.com
8. Route map rapidpg.com
9. Route map rapidpg.com
10. "SMK JELUTONG - PULAU PINANG - Carian Sekolah Malaysia". www.sekolahmy.com (in Malay). Retrieved 2017-05-19.
11. "SEAMEO Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics (SEAMEO RECSAM)" (PDF). RECSAM.
12. "SJK(C) JELUTONG - PULAU PINANG - Carian Sekolah Malaysia". www.sekolahmy.com (in Malay). Retrieved 2017-05-19.
13. "SK JELUTONG - PULAU PINANG - Carian Sekolah Malaysia". www.sekolahmy.com (in Malay). Retrieved 2017-05-19.
14. "SK JELUTONG BARAT - PULAU PINANG - Carian Sekolah Malaysia". www.sekolahmy.com (in Malay). Retrieved 2017-05-19.
15. "A place to share their passion for squash - Community | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
16. "24 Questions with Dato' Nicol David on her hometown Penang". Archived from the original on 2018-09-29. Retrieved 2017-05-16.

v t e Places adjacent to Jelutong, Penang
City centre City centre Jelutong Penang Strait Gelugor

v t e State of Penang
Capital: George Town
Topics	Constitution Elections 2008 2013 2018 2023 Constituencies Government Executive Governor Chief Minister Deputy Chief Minister Legislature Speaker Geography History George Town Symbols Anthem Coats of arms Flag
Society	Architecture Tallest skyscrapers in George Town Cuisine Demographics Chinese Indians Economy Education List of schools Transportation Streets in George Town Tourist attractions
Administrative divisions	Metropolitan area George Town Conurbation George Town Local government Penang Island City Council Downtown and suburbs Ayer Itam Balik Pulau Batu Ferringhi Bayan Lepas FIZ Downtown George Town CBD Gelugor Gertak Sanggul Jelutong Pantai Acheh Paya Terubong Penang Hill Relau Tanjong Bungah Tanjong Pinang Tanjong Tokong Teluk Bahang Teluk Kumbar Residential neighbourhoods Ayer Rajah Bandar Baru Air Itam Bandar Sri Pinang Batu Lanchang Batu Maung Batu Uban Bayan Baru Bukit Jambul Clan Jetties Kampong Serani Kampung Siam Macallum Street Ghaut Minden Heights Mount Erskine People's Court Pulau Tikus Rifle Range Sungai Ara Sungai Dua Sungai Nibong Sungai Pinang Taman Free School Taman Tun Sardon The Light Villages Kampung Buah Pala Kampung Seronok Permatang Damar Laut Teluk Tempoyak Islands Andaman Betong Gazumbo Jerejak Kendi Lovers' Penang Rimau Silicon Tikus Districts Northeast Southwest Seberang Perai Local government Seberang Perai City Council Downtown and suburbs Batu Kawan Bukit Mertajam Bukit Minyak Bukit Tambun Bukit Tengah Butterworth Juru Kepala Batas Mak Mandin Nibong Tebal Perai FIZ Permatang Pauh Seberang Jaya Sungai Bakap Sungai Jawi Tasek Gelugor Teluk Air Tawar Residential neighbourhoods Alma Bagan Ajam Bagan Dalam Bagan Jermal Bagan Luar Cherok Tok Kun Penanti Pinang Tunggal Simpang Ampat Sungai Dua Val d'Or Villages Machang Bubok New Village Mengkuang Titi Permatang Pasir Permatang Rambai Permatang Tinggi Islands Aman Gedung Districts North Seberang Perai Central Seberang Perai South Seberang Perai
Commons Wikisource Category Tourist attractions

• Populated places in Penang
• George Town, Penang