Taman Tun Sardon

5°22′8.4828″N 100°18′21.1962″E / 5.369023000°N 100.305887833°E / 5.369023000; 100.305887833Country MalaysiaState PenangCity George TownGovernment • Local governmentPenang Island City Council • Mayor of Penang IslandRajendran P. Anthony • Seri Delima State AssemblymanConnie Tan Hooi Peng (DAP) • Bukit Gelugor Member of ParliamentRamkarpal Singh (DAP)Time zoneUTC+8 (MST) • Summer (DST)Not observedPostal codeWebsitembpp.gov.my

Taman Tun Sardon is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located 5.7 km (3.5 mi) 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.^[2]

Etymology

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.^[1]

Transportation

Jalan Hilir Pemancar runs through Taman Tun Sardon, making it the main thoroughfare within the neighbourhood.^[1][2] Residents within the neighbourhood are also served by Rapid Penang bus routes 206 and 302, which include stops along the road.^[3][4]

Education

A single high school, SMK Datuk Haji Mohd Nor Ahmad, is located within Taman Tun Sardon.^[5]

See also

• Minden Heights
• Gelugor

References