The Taman Ilmu development project is a multiple type development project that is located in the area of Pulau Betong in Barat Daya (Island), Penang. It is located along Lorong Ilmu Indah 1, Penang. The development project consists of both residential and commercial components and the unit types are apartments, terraced houses, twin villas and shops/offices. The tenure that the development project offers to the occupants is freehold. The Taman Ilmu development project was developed by JKP Sdn Bhd. JKP Sdn Bhd was established on 12 July 1995 and the establishment of the company is to allow more involvement of owning properties in the Bumiputera in the Penang Island. The Taman Ilmu development project was designed to cater to all classes of families, hence the various types of units available. It is very highly recommended for the residents and workers to have their own vehicle due to the fact that there is a lack of public transports and amenities near to the development project. As mentioned above, there is a lack of public transports and amenities within close proximity of the Taman Ilmu development project and hence it is very highly recommended for the residents and workers to have their own vehicles to access nearby townships and a wider range of amenities. Taman Ilmu is accessible via the North-South Expressway. Jalan Transkian is the road which connects Taman Ilmu to and from the main road of Jalan Bagan Serai-Parit Buntar. There is a few educational amenities that are located within close proximity of the Taman Ilmu development project and those educational amenities include Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Ladang Krian, Pusat Tuisyen Pakar Ilmu as well as Aspuri Kolej Vokasional Nibong Tebal. Apart from those, there is also a handful of eateries located close to Taman Ilmu that serve good food and those eateries include Sai Wiraf, Thai Kichen Food, Nibong Tebot, Karoke Rimba, Yus Peace Corner as well as Restoran Asmah & Jalal. The Taman Ilmu development project is a multiple type development project that consists of both residential and commercial components and the unit types are apartments, terraced houses, twin villas and shops/offices. The terraces in Taman Ilmu come in 1-storey or 2-storey variants with different designs and layout. The older terraces appear to be designed for affordability, with many of them being simple and narrow structures with zinc roofing and there are also some which are mid-range. The more recent terraces, along with some 1-storey semi-detached houses on the other hand are much more spacious and they are designed with stucco walls and modern glass windows. The apartment also appears to be newer. Units at Taman Ilmu are freehold and begin from built-up spaces of 1,200 sq ft, ample for most families of between 3 to 5 people. Prices of properties within the neighbourhood are also rather affordable, beginning from RM240K. Rental is also in the middle range, at RM1,200 per month or more. Other development projects that are located within the same area include P3 Residence @ Balik Pulau, Botanica.CT Botanica 5 Semi-D, Pangsapuri Bandar Baru Air Putih, Celesta Residency @ Sungai Nibong, Taman Balik Pulau Rose Flat and Taman Titi Heights.