Teluk Kumbar

Etymology

Teluk Kumbar in Malay literally means 'kumbar bay', a reference to the salak trees (Salacca zalacca; Malay: kumbar) that grew within the area.

History

Until the late 20th century, the town's residents depended on rice farming and fishing as the main economic activities. In the 1990s, the development of Teluk Kumbar was spearheaded by the Penang Regional Development Authority (PERDA), an agency of the Malaysian federal government which was tasked with the development of rural areas within Penang.

Geography

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Demographics

, Teluk Kumbar was home to a population of 21,481. Malays constituted nearly 68% of the suburb's population, while Chinese made up another two-fifths, followed by Indians at 5%.

Transportation

Jalan Teluk Kumbar is the main thoroughfare within the town. It forms part of the pan-island Federal Route 6, linking Teluk Kumbar with Bayan Lepas to the east and Gertak Sanggul to the west. To alleviate worsening traffic congestion in the area, the Malaysian Public Works Department has widened a stretch of the road leading to the town in 2017.

Rapid Penang bus routes 308, 401 and 401E include stops within Teluk Kumbar. These routes connect the town with various destinations, including the city centre, the Penang International Airport, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Queensbay Mall, Sungai Nibong, Bayan Lepas and Balik Pulau.

Education

Teluk Kumbar is served by two primary schools and two high schools.

Primary schools

• SK Bayan Lepas II
• SK Sungai Batu High schools
• SMK Bayan Lepas
• SMK Sungai Batu

References

References

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5. Haji Salleh, Muhammad. (2015). "Early History of Penang". [[University of Science, Malaysia.
6. "Widening of Bayan Lepas-Teluk Kumbar stretch ready in December - Metro News {{!}} The Star Online".
7. [http://www.rapidpg.com.my/journey-planner/route-maps/details/308.gif Route map] rapidpg.com.my
8. [http://www.rapidpg.com.my/journey-planner/route-maps/details/401.gif Route map] rapidpg.com.my
9. [http://www.rapidpg.com.my/journey-planner/route-maps/details/401e.gif Route map] rapidpg.com.my
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11. "SK SUNGAI BATU - PULAU PINANG - Carian Sekolah Malaysia".
12. "SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN BAYAN LEPAS - PULAU PINANG - Carian Sekolah Malaysia".
13. "SK Sungai Batu, Bayan Lepas - Malaysia Education Directory".