Tasik Gelugor, Seberang Perai

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Tasik Gelugor, also spelled Tasek Gelugor, is a small town in Seberang Perai Utara near the border with Kedah. Also spelled Tasek Gelugor, the place is said to have been named after a lake that was created from the overflooding of the nearby river. Gelugor, or asam gelugor, is a type of tree with edible fruits known scientifically as Garcinia atroviridis.

Tasik Gelugor is still very much a rural part of Penang. It comprises a few small villages surrounding the main town or Pekan Tasek Gelugor. Among the villages and settlements here include Kampung Air Melintas kecil, Kampung Belukar, Kampung Lahar Tembun, Kampung Pengkalan Batu, Kampung Permatang Indah and Kampung Banggul.

Getting there

Exit the North-South Expressway at Exit 166 (Bertam Interchange). At the first T-junction, turn left on state route P123 (Jalan Kubang Menderung). The road makes a turning to the south following the railway line to the left. Continue along the road until you arrive at Pekan Tasek Gelugor.