Pearl Hill, Penang

Pearl Hill is an upscale neighbourhood in Tanjung Bungah, Penang. It is reached by Jalan Puncak Bukit Mutiara. The hill that gives the name Pearl Hill, or translated Bukit Mutiara, comprises a few hillocks including Mount Erskine and Bukit Paderi.

Mount Erskine is the hill at Pearl Hill. It was also known as Mount Olivia, a name given in honour of the wife of Stamford Raffles. However, the name of the hill has since been transferred to denote the Mount Erskine neighbourhood, which actually got its name from the Mount Erskine Road, built from Bagan Jermal towards Mount Olivia.

Public Transport

The nearest bus stop is along the Tanjung Bungah mainroad. Rapid Penang bus 101, 103 and 104 pass through there.

Distance from City Centre

Pearl Hill is approximately 9km from Magazine Circus. It is slightly far away for those working in George Town but still manageable for those who are willing to commute.

Amenities

The nearest schools are Sekoleh Menengah Kebangsaan Tanjung Bungah, Sekolah Kebangsaan Tanjung Tokong and Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Hui Bin. The nearest market is the Tanjung Bungah Market. The nearest shopping mall is Island Plaza. The nearest petrol station is the Shell along Jalan Tanjung Bungah. The nearest hospital is the Penang Adventist Hospital.

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