Official Name: | Taman Tun Sardon |
Settlement Type: | Neighbourhood of George Town |
Translit Lang1: | Other |
Pushpin Map: | Malaysia Penang George Town city centre |
Pushpin Label Position: | left |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location within George Town in Penang |
Coordinates: | 5.369°N 100.3059°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Malaysia |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Type2: | City |
Subdivision Name2: | George Town |
Leader Title1: | Local government |
Leader Name1: | Penang Island City Council |
Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
Postal Code: | 11700 |
Leader Title2: | Mayor of Penang Island |
Leader Name2: | Rajendran P. Anthony |
Leader Title3: | Seri Delima State Assemblyman |
Leader Name3: | Connie Tan Hooi Peng (DAP) |
Leader Title4: | Bukit Gelugor Member of Parliament |
Leader Name4: | Ramkarpal Singh (DAP) |
Timezone: | MST |
Utc Offset: | +8 |
Timezone Dst: | Not observed |
Translit Lang1 Type2: | Mandarin |
Translit Lang1 Info2: | Dūn shā dùn huā yuán |
Taman Tun Sardon is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located 5.7km (03.5miles) south of the city centre, this working-class neighbourhood, which neighbours Minden Heights to the south and consists of low-cost five storey flats, was created in the 1980s and forms part of the Gelugor suburb.[1] [2] In all, 22 housing blocks were constructed within the neighbourhood to cater to the needs of lower-income citizens.
Taman Tun Sardon was named in honour of Sardon Jubir, a Johor-born politician who served as the Governor of Penang between 1975 and 1981.
Jalan Hilir Pemancar runs through Taman Tun Sardon, making it the main thoroughfare within the neighbourhood. Residents within the neighbourhood are also served by Rapid Penang bus routes 206 and 302, which include stops along the road.[3] [4]
A single high school, SMK Datuk Haji Mohd Nor Ahmad, is located within Taman Tun Sardon.[5]