Kampung Pulau Betong is a small village on the southwest of Penang Island. It got its name from Pulau Betong, the small island located immediately offshore. Kampung Pulau Betong is located at the estuary of Sungai Pulau Betong, the river that flows through the mangrove swamp before emptying into the Straits of Malacca. The villagers are mostly Chinese fishermen. They were badly affected in the 2004 tsunami, when the waves damaged many of their boats. These have since been repaired, and a wave breaker has also been constructed to protect the village.
While Chinese live near the coast, Malays live further inland. At the junction with Jalan Bahru, leading towards Kampung Perlis, there is a community mosque for the Muslims at Kampung Pulau Betong.
Getting there
Rapid Penang Bus No. 403 goes to Kampung Pulau Betong.
Nearby Sights
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Kampung Pulau Betong (12 July 2008)
© Timothy Tye using this photo
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