Sungai Nibong Kecil, Penang

Sungai Nibong Kecil is a settlement located between Bukit Jambul and Bayan Baru in Penang. It is part of Sungai Nibong. In a traditional sense, Sungai Nibong Kecil stretches from the Bayan Baru Roundabout to the Relau junction. Much of it has been developed into residential estates such as Taman Melati Jaya and Seri Nibung Apartments. However the village of Sungai Nibong Kecil still exists, located sandwiched between Taman Melati Jaya and Bayan Baru.

Public Transport

Sungai Nibong Kecil is served by Rapid Penang Bus No. 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308 and 705 along Jalan Tun Dr Awang.

Distance from Magazine Circus:

Amenities

The nearest schools include Kwang Hwa Primary School, Shih Chung (Primary) Branch School and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sungai Nibong. Nearby schools include Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Phor Tay and Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Keong Hoe in Sungai Dua. The nearest market from Sungai Nibong Kecil is the Lip Sin Market and Super Tanker Market. Bukit Jambul Complex is a shopping mall in Sungai Nibong Kecil (though often also regarded as Bukit Jambul) while Queensbay Mall and Sunshine Square are a short distance away. Petrol stations in Sungai Nibung Kecil include the Esso next to Bukit Jambul Complex, and the Caltex and the two Shell stations near the Bayan Baru Roundabout. The nearest hospital is Hospital Pantai Mutiara in Bayan Baru.

Traffic

Traffic is usually quite smooth along Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim, except during the morning and evening rush hour, as motorist pass through the area on the way to Relau, Sungai Ara and Paya Terubong.