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Jelutong (GPS: 5.38951, 100.31298), (Traditional/Simplified Chinese: 日落洞, Pinyin: Rìluòdòng, Penang Hokkien: Jit3lor33tong33 and Jit3lor3tong33) is a working-class suburb of George Town. It got its name from the Jelutong tree, Dyera costulata, a tall, hardwood tree that can reach a height of 70 meters, some times more, and a girth of 2-3 meters. However, it is no longer possible to find any jelutong growing in the namesake neighbourhood.

The development of Jelutong goes back to the turn of the 20th century, as the population spills southward from the city. Jalan Jelutong, the main thoroughfare through the area, developed from a dirt track into a paved road only in the early 20th century. It splits Jelutong into two parts. The seaward side, to the east of Jalan Jelutong, is East Jelutong, while the landward side west of Jalan Jelutong is West Jelutong.

Location of Jelutong

Measured from the intersection between Jalan Jelutong with Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim and Jalan Ahmad Nor (GPS: 5.391084, 100.313257), Jelutong is 4.2 km to Komtar, 4.2 km to the Penang Bridge, 12.2 km to the Second Penang Bridge and 12.7 km to the Penang International Airport.

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Hotels in Jelutong

  1. Avatel Jelutong (GPS: 5.40343, 100.318)

Amenities in Jelutong

  1. Jelutong Post Office (GPS: 5.38744, 100.31253)

Apartments, Condominiums and Flats in Jelutong

  1. 86 Avenue Residences (GPS: 5.40343, 100.318)
  2. Alton Skyvillas (GPS: 5.39266, 100.31624) planned
  3. Altus Soho (GPS: 5.39318, 100.31559) planned
  4. Artis 3 (GPS: 5.39318, 100.31559)
  5. Bukit Dumbar Indah (GPS: 5.38159, 100.31006)
  6. Bukit Dumbar Permai (GPS: 5.38032, 100.31016)
  7. Bukit Dumbar Residences (GPS: 5.38492, 100.31562)
  8. Bukit Dumbar Villa (GPS: 5.38135, 100.31186)
  9. Casa Impian (GPS: 5.39543, 100.31211)
  10. Central Park Condominium (GPS: 5.39543, 100.31211)
  11. Damai Vista (GPS: 5.39543, 100.31211)
  12. Desa Bukit Dumbar (GPS: 5.39543, 100.31211)
  13. Desa Green Block 5 (GPS: 5.39758, 100.3109)
  14. Desa Green (GPS: 5.39854, 100.3108)
  15. Desa Pinang, Bandar Sri Pinang (GPS: 5.40102, 100.32895) and (GPS: 5.40236, 100.3307)
  16. Desa Selatan (GPS: 5.40315, 100.32596)
  17. D'Mansion @ Dumbar Heights (GPS: 5.3866, 100.31279)
  18. Dumbar Villa (GPS: 5.3866, 100.31413)
  19. Eastern Court (GPS: 5.39658, 100.31028)
  20. Edge 360 (GPS: 5.38276, 100.31538)
  21. Flat Jelutong Indah (GPS: 5.38237, 100.31592)
  22. Grace Residence (GPS: 5.38981, 100.31709)
  23. Halaman Kristal (GPS: 5.40403, 100.31341)
  24. Harmony View (GPS: 5.39887, 100.31361)
  25. Jelutong Palace (GPS: 5.38829, 100.31439)
  26. Jelutong Park (GPS: 5.3878, 100.31604)
  27. Kobay Jelutong (GPS: 5.38921, 100.31541) (planned)
  28. Lavender Park (GPS: 5.38921, 100.31541)
  29. Medan Hikmat (GPS: 5.39455, 100.31115)
  30. Mewah Court (GPS: 5.39347, 100.30723)
  31. Mutiara Heights (GPS: 5.38731, 100.31734)
  32. Mutiara Idaman (GPS: 5.39038, 100.31835)
  33. Mutiara Rini (GPS: 5.38594, 100.31678) (under construction, may have to be rebuilt)
  34. Oceanview (GPS: 5.39931, 100.32839)
  35. Pinang Court, Bandar Sri Pinang (GPS: 5.40055, 100.32825) and (GPS: 5.40089, 100.33038)
  36. Sandilands (GPS: 5.40513, 100.32852)
  37. Sea Breeze Tower (GPS: 5.38152, 100.31128)
  38. Setia Sky Ville (GPS: 5.40103, 100.31135)
  39. Sinar Bukit Dumbar (GPS: 5.38335, 100.31545)
  40. Skyview Residence (GPS: 5.39918, 100.31595)
  41. Sri Carlyun (GPS: 5.38997, 100.30813)
  42. Sri Jelutong (GPS: 5.38791, 100.31535)
  43. Sri Wangsa (GPS: 5.40061, 100.31777)
  44. Stallions Apartment (GPS: 5.38036, 100.31159)
  45. Straits Garden (GPS: 5.39515, 100.31753)
  46. Suria Mutiara (GPS: 5.39543, 100.31319)
  47. Symphony Park (GPS: 5.39673, 100.31561)
  48. Taman Bukit Dumbar (GPS: 5.38099, 100.31034)
  49. Taman Jelutong (GPS: 5.39519, 100.31555)
  50. Taman Jelutong Jaya (GPS: 5.40309, 100.31704)
  51. Taman Kang Har Tong (GPS: 5.39588, 100.31171)
  52. Taman Kheng Tian (GPS: 5.39634, 100.31393)
  53. Taman Koperasi Jelutong Flats (GPS: 5.39529, 100.31121)
  54. Taman Medan Penaga (GPS: 5.38966, 100.3094)
  55. Taman Meranti (GPS: 5.3944, 100.31527)
  56. Taman Mutiara Vista (GPS: 5.39857, 100.32086)
  57. Taman Pelangi Indah (GPS: 5.40242, 100.3166)
  58. Taman Pinang Flats (GPS: 5.40436, 100.32074)
  59. Taman Sawang (GPS: 5.40328, 100.31308)
  60. Taman Seri Damai (GPS: 5.39184, 100.30699)
  61. Taman Seri Hijau (GPS: 5.39713, 100.31376)
  62. Taman Seri Perak (GPS: 5.39713, 100.31376)
  63. Taman Sri Bunga (GPS: 5.39713, 100.31376)
  64. The H2O (GPS: 5.39696, 100.31924)
  65. The Spring (GPS: 5.39677, 100.32549)
  66. The Summer Place (GPS: 5.40104, 100.33255)
  67. TwinStar (GPS: 5.39942, 100.31103)
  68. Urban Suites (GPS: 5.39007, 100.31504)
  69. Villa Mas Ewani (GPS: 5.38494, 100.31475)
  70. Vista Bukit Dumbar (GPS: 5.38495, 100.31186)
  71. Wisma Bagan Serai (GPS: 5.39234, 100.31257)

Banks in Jelutong

  1. Ambank Jelutong
  2. CIMB Jelutong
  3. EON Bank Jelutong
  4. Hong Leong Jelutong
  5. Maybank Jelutong
  6. Maybank Wisma Jelutong
  7. Public Bank Jelutong
  8. RHB Bank Jelutong

Businesses in Jelutong

  1. 7-Eleven Jelutong
  2. Ace In Salon
  3. Anakku store
  4. Bodyworks (gym)
  5. Clean Scan Laundry Service
  6. D Motor (motorcycle repair shop)
  7. Demeters Choice (baking supplies)
  8. Fung Pharmacy
  9. Hahnemann Homoeopathy & Alternative Medicine Centre
  10. Hair Esthetic Bebo Hair Salon
  11. Han Autumn Florist
  12. Happy Mart Jelutong
  13. Hot Bike (motorcycle dealer)
  14. Hua Cheng Flower House (florist)
  15. Jelutong Motor
  16. Kean Aun Hoe Medical Hall
  17. Kedai Jahit Mesra (tailor)
  18. Leong Housing Agency
  19. Pel Nursery
  20. Persatuan Teong Guan
  21. Sagitt De Hair Salon
  22. Solar Smart Tech (solar water heaters)

Chinese Temples in Jelutong

  1. Cheoh Thau Kong Temple (GPS: 5.39509, 100.31784)
  2. Chin Poh Keong Temple (GPS: 5.39795, 100.31163)
  3. Hean Chooi Temple (GPS: 5.39336, 100.3245)
  4. Hsieh Thien Kong Temple (GPS: 5.38728, 100.31275)
  5. Cheng Leong Keong (Jelutong Tai Tay Yah Temple) (GPS: 5.3865, 100.31119)
  6. Khye Sian Ong Temple (GPS: 5.39, 100.31367)
  7. Leng Eng Siah Sam Ong Hu Temple 檳城大路后靈應社孫佘池三王府 (GPS: 5.39914, 100.31659)
  8. Leng Hai Tean Temple (GPS: 5.39266, 100.31113)
  9. Thean Leng Keong (GPS: 5.40148, 100.31105)

Churches in Jelutong

  1. Jelutong Chinese Methodist Church (GPS: 5.39246, 100.31204)
  2. Tabernacle of Praise Church (GPS: 5.39799, 100.31955)

Clinics in Jelutong

  1. Ong & Lim Dental Surgery
  2. Bhar Dental Surgery, Bukit Dumbar
  3. Klinik Bersatu
  4. Klinik Lim Siew Kim
  5. Klinik Narin

Commercial Buildings in Jelutong

  1. Menara Riverview (GPS: 5.40268, 100.32554)
  2. Wisma Jelutong (GPS: 5.40268, 100.32554)

Eateries in Jelutong

  1. 88 Cafe
  2. Ali Ameir Nasi Kandar
  3. Fu Lu Shou Cafe
  4. Hameediyah Restaurant Jelutong Branch
  5. Hock Yan Kedai Makanan dan Minuman
  6. Hong Shen Stall
  7. Jelutong 7-Eleven Coffee Shop
  8. JJS Vegetarian Restaurant
  9. Kafe Bamboo
  10. Kedai Kopi Tai Min
  11. Kedai Kopi Thor Pheng Cheng
  12. Kedai Makanan dan Minuman Ching Wah
  13. Kedai Makanan Seong Huat
  14. Kim Hee Cafe
  15. Mutiara Corner Jelutong
  16. Restoran Deen
  17. Restoran Janaki Vilas
  18. Kang Beef House
  19. Kedai Kopi Lum Kah
  20. Old Town White Coffee

Landed Residential Properties in Jelutong

  1. Bukit Dumbar Residences (GPS: 5.38492, 100.31562)
  2. Emerald Heights (GPS: 5.38593, 100.31356)
  3. Richmond Residences (GPS: 5.39243, 100.31491)

Markets in Jelutong

  1. Jelutong Market (GPS: 5.3896, 100.31235)

Mosques in Jelutong

  1. Masjid Albukhary (GPS: 5.39935, 100.32953)
  2. Masjid Jamek Jelutong (GPS: 5.39174, 100.31405)
  3. Masjid Jamek Sungai Pinang (GPS: 5.40265, 100.32445)
  4. Masjid Maqbul (GPS: 5.40368, 100.32569)

Petrol Stations in Jelutong

  1. Caltex Jalan Jelutong (GPS: 5.38913, 100.31284)

Schools in Jelutong

  1. Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Beng Teik Cawangan (GPS: 5.3986, 100.31962)
  2. Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Phei Shin (GPS: 5.38684, 100.31361)
  3. Sekolah Kebangsaan Jelutong (GPS: 5.40268, 100.32554)
  4. Sekolah Kebangsaan Jelutong Barat (GPS: 5.38922, 100.31132)
  5. Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Jelutong (GPS: 5.3913, 100.31044)
  6. Sekolah Menengah Jelutong (GPS: 5.40268, 100.32554)

Sights in Jelutong

  1. Jelutong Jetty (GPS: 5.39413, 100.32703)
  2. Jelutong Landfill (GPS: 5.39096, 100.32354)
  3. Karpal Singh Drive (GPS: 5.39828, 100.33027)
  4. Sheikh Al-Hadi's House (GPS: 5.39362, 100.31515)
  5. Taman Areca (GPS: 5.40219, 100.33154)

Streets in Jelutong

  1. Ipoh Lane
  2. Jalan Ahmad bin Haji Abdul Rahman
  3. Jalan Ahmad Nor
  4. Jalan Bagan Serai
  5. Jalan Hajjah Rehmah
  6. Jalan Hikmat
  7. Jalan Jelutong
  8. Jalan Jeti Jelutong
  9. Jalan Kota Giam
  10. Jalan Lenggong
  11. Jalan Md Taib
  12. Jalan Ooi Thiam Siew
  13. Jalan Panchor
  14. Jalan Penaga
  15. Jalan Penawar
  16. Jalan Penawar 1
  17. Jalan Perak
  18. Jalan Perusahaan Jelutong
  19. Jalan Perusahaan Jelutong 1
  20. Jalan Selendang
  21. Jalan Sir Ibrahim
  22. Jalan Sungai Pinang
  23. Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim
  24. Jalan Tokong Batu
  25. Jalan Van Praagh
  26. Lengkok Dumbar
  27. Lintang Bakau
  28. Lintang Md Taib
  29. Lintang Hajjah Rehmah
  30. Lintang Jelutong
  31. Lintang Penawar 1
  32. Lintang Tengku
  33. Lorong Gemilang
  34. Lorong Madrasah
  35. Lorong Penawar 1
  36. Lorong Penawar 2
  37. Lorong Tenang
  38. Solok Bakau
  39. Solok Jelutong
  40. Solok Perak
  41. Tingkat Jelutong
  42. Tingkat Tengku

Supermarkets & Hypermarkets in Jelutong

  1. Sunshine Jelutong (GPS: 5.39417, 100.31448)

Neighbourhoods of Jelutong

  1. Bandar Sri Pinang: Neighbourhood developed out of reclaimed land off the coast of Jelutong.
  2. Perak Road: Perak Road is both a neighbourhood as well as the name of the inner ring road of George Town.

About Jelutong

Jelutong was regarded as a backwater for George Town. Until the early 1990's, the coastal areas along Jelutong was still mangrove swamp, and the primary occupation there was the making of charcoal. This has been gradually phased out, although at time of writing (September 2009), it is still possible to visit some of the charcoal makers in places such as Lebuh Bakau.

In the 1970's, Jelutong was a working class neighbourhood notorious for gangsterism and thugs. Over the decades, the social problem has very much been eradicated with the gradual improvement of living standards. Since the mid 1980's, a number of high-rise apartments have been constructed in Jelutong to provide housing to the lower and middle income wage earners. The neighbourhood is predominantly Chinese in character, although there are pockets of Malay enclaves such as around Masjid Jamek Jelutong and Jalan Madrasah.

Public Transport in Jelutong

Jelutong is served by Rapid Penang Bus 11, 301, 302, 303 and 401 through Jalan Jelutong.

Traffic situation in Jelutong

The construction of Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway along the coast has moved the traffic passing through Jelutong out of the neighbourhood. Nevertheless there is still a bottleneck due to haphazard parking along the road near the Jelutong Market. That part of Jelutong experiences slow traffic throughout the day. The construction of new high rise residential properties in Jelutong is only expected to increase the traffic volume. On the bright side, Jelutong is strategically located. Despite the traffic congestion, the distance to the city is relatively short.

Jelutong, Penang (9 September 2012)


Jelutong coastView of the Jelutong coast looking towards George Town (7 January 2019)

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