Kampung Sungai Nibong

Located on the eastern coast, also known as Timor Laut on Penang Island, Sungai Nibong is a residential neighborhood that is about 8.5 kilometers from Penang’s capital, Georgetown. This neighborhood was named after the two rivers that flow through it – Sungai Nibong Kecil and Sungai Nibong Besar. There are terraced houses, semi-detached houses, bungalows and apartments in Sungai Nibong. Property here is highly sought after due to its strategic location.

Sungai Nibong is easily accessible and well connected to its surrounding areas as well as to the other parts of Penang via main roads and major highways such as Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Jalan Aziz Ibrahim and the Bayan Lepas Elevated Highway. For public transportation, Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, the main interstate bus terminal is located here. Those who wish to travel interstate can board a bus here. There are also Rapid Penang busses that stop along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah. Taxis are also available. The easy commute and transportation to and fro from Sungai Nibong makes it an ideal residential area for those who are working in the surrounding areas.

In terms of education, there are numerous schools that are located nearby. Among the schools that are in the vicinity are Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Nibong, Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Kwang Hwa, Phor Tay High School, Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Min Sin, Wesley Methodist School Penang (International), and Fairview International School, Penang. Preschool aged children have many choices as there are also plenty of kindergartens such as Strawberryland Geniuskids, D’Monte Kindergarten, and MRC Junior Kindergarten. There are also child care centers, tuition centers and other child development centers that are in the vicinity. Besides this, SUB International Beauty School is also located here.

Internationally known as a tourist destination, Penang has plenty of restaurants and eateries that offer a wide variety of food choices at affordable prices. Some of the food and beverage outlets that are in Sungai Nibong include Penang Bamboo Briyani, The Original Mikki Western Cuisine, Kampar Fish Jelly Restaurant, Miga Korean BBQ and Foo Hiang Seafood @ Chia Yean Café. There are also many food and beverage outlets that are located at the shopping malls that are located near Sungai Nibong. Queensbay Mall, one of the bigger malls in Penang is just a 5 minutes’ drive away. Other malls that are within the vicinity are Bukit Jambul Complex, Sunshine Square and D’Piazza Mall. For groceries and basic necessities, those who live at Sungai Nibong can head over to Sungai Nibong Mini Market, Teong Lee Mini Market, and Sunshine Lip Sin. Tesco Extra Penang is about a 6 minutes’ drive away. As a matured neighborhood, Sungai Nibong has plenty of other amenities such as clinics and pharmacies, places of worship, banks and ATMs, and beauty salons. Sungai Nibong is also known for hosting the yearly Penang Island Festival every December. Originating from Georgetown, this festival has games, rides, local cultural performances, bargain stalls and food and drinks.

Properties at Sungai Nibong are both freehold and leasehold. It is definitely worth considering to purchase a property at Sungai Nibong due to its strategic location. Property here is ideal for individuals and families as well as for those who want to invest in the property market. Besides this, Sungai Nibong has excellent roads that connect it to the surrounding areas and allows its residents to still be able to enjoy the conveniences of city life. It is also an ideal for those who are working nearby. There are many projects and developments that are located in Sungai Nibong. Among the projects that are worth checking out include 98 Nibong Residence, Krystal Idaman, Sungai Nibong, Krystal Villa, Lavinia Apartments and Sungai Nibong Residences, Timor Laut (Island).

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