Betong Island
Betong Island is a group of islets off the western coast of Penang Island in the State of Penang, Malaysia.[1] Consisting of two uninhabited islets, Betong Island has a combined land mass of 7 acres (0.028 km2).
  Betong Island Betong Island within the State of Penang | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Southeast Asia |
| Coordinates | 5°18′52.56″N 100°11′0.7692″E |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Malacca Strait |
| Area | 0.028328 km2 (0.010938 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
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| Local government |  |
| District | Southwest Penang Island |
It is situated within the parliamentary constituency of P53: Balik Pulau, and the state seat of N39: Pulau Betong. It is represented by MP Yusmadi Yusof in parliament from PKR, and state assembly member Sr. Farid Saad from BN representing the state seat. Betong Island was founded by Long Tambang, who came and built the first settlement along the river bank and along the beach.
See also
References
- "Pulau Pinang saman ADUN Pulau Betong". 15 February 2011. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
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