2017 - BUKIT BENDERA, PULAU PINANG

HJ ZULHEIMY MAAMOR

20 JULY 2024

My friends and I from the Awareness Team of the Yayasan Jantung Malaysia arrived in Penang on 8 April 2017 to attend the Heart Disease Health Checkup Program at Apartment Permata, Bandar Baru Perda, which took place on 9 April 2017. The journey of 339 km took 3 hours and 23 minutes.

On the way we stopped at the house of Muhammad Nawawi, a member of our team in Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai Selatan.

We stayed at BG Business Hotel located at Jalan Perniagaan, Jalan Perda Barat, Bukit Mertajam, Penang. Located within 4.6 miles of Sunway Carnival Mall and 7.2 miles of Penang Bridge, the hotel offers a convenient and comfortable stay for both business and leisure travellers. 

HEALTH SCREENING PROGRAM

Apartment Permata, Bandar Perda

Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang

9 April 2017

The Health Screening Program takes place at Permata Apartments in Bandar Perda, Bukit Mertajam, Penang. 

BUKIT BENDERA

PULAU PINANG

9 APRIL 2017

After completing the health screening program at Apartment Mutiara, we took the opportunity to visit the famous Penang Hill.

Penang Hill located in George Town, Penang is a must-visit tourist spot for several reasons. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the surrounding area from its summit, which we can reach by a funicular train ride. 

Penang Hill is located within the Air Itam suburb, 9 km west of the centre of George Town. Penang Hill or Bukit Bendera in Malay, actually refers to Flagstaff Hill. 

The top of the Flagstaff Hill is accessible via the Penang Hill Railway from its base station at Hill Railway Station Road.

The most convenient way up to Penang Hill is by means of the Penang Hill Railway, a funicular railway from Air Itam to the top of the Flagstaff Hill. The 2,007 m journey used to take about half an hour and the train may stop at intermediate stations upon request.  

The first generation Train coach which operated from 1923 to 1977. 

Penang Hill is one of the highest points in the whole island, so one of its biggest peak is the amazing views that you'll get from the surrounding area, including George Town and even Butterworth in mainland Malaysia and the Penang Bridge. On a clear day, you can even see Pulau Langkawi in Kedah. 

Bel Retiro is a government bungalow on Penang Hill. It was built in 1789 for the Governor of Penang. It was favourite retreat of the first Yang DiPertuan Agong and Tunku Abdul Rahman (first Prime Minister of Malaysia) whenever they visit Penang.  

The 32 pounder cannon, weighing 2,500 kg, the majestic cannon was capable of firing a 32-pound cannon ball at a velocity of 1600 ft per second. 

The Penang Hill Police Station was built in 1929 and the building is still standing here on the same site. 

Bel Retiro mosque built in 1966 on Gun Hill, it is the only mosque on Penang Hill. The mosque catches one's attention easily with its gold dome, minarets and islamic architecture - a big contrast to the British colonial building and atmosphere. 

Penang Hill is definitely worth a visit if for nothing else, its beautiful nature. If I had to describe our visit to Penang Hill in two words it would be Peaceful and Eventful. 

Thank God !!

Even though I have been to Penang dozens of times, this is the first time I set foot on Bukit Bendera.

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

21 July 2024 > 15 Muharram 1446H: 12.13 a.m