Seberang Jaya is a suburb of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang . Located at the southern bank of the Perai River and east of Perai proper, the area was developed in the 1970s. Since then, Seberang Jaya has evolved into a booming area, with various commercial and retail developments.
12-554: The Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple of Seberang Jaya is a South Indian Hindu temple noted for having the largest rajagopuram , or main sculpture tower, in Malaysia . It stands at a height of 72 feet (22 m). The entrance of the rajagopuram, at 21 ft (6.4 m) tall and 11 ft (3.4 m) wide, is also the biggest in Malaysia. The Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple, as with many Hindu temples in Malaysia, had its humble origin over
24-581: A hundred years ago as an estate temple catering to the needs of the estate workers living in the Paduma Estate in Perai. The area where the estate was located was turned into the new township of Seberang Jaya in the 1970s, resulting in the removal of two temples located in the area. Nevertheless, in response to the demand of the residents, the Penang State Government granted a piece of land for the building
36-505: A new Hindu temple. Work on the new temple began in 1996. Dato Seri S. Samy Velu , the Minister of Works, laid the foundation stone of the temple on 16 February 1997. The temple was completed at the cost of RM2.3 million, and dedicated to the Hindu deity Arulmigu Karumariamman, a mother deity among the rural South Indians. This article about a Malaysian religious building or structure
48-604: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Seberang Jaya The township of Seberang Jaya was built in 1970 by the Penang Development Corporation (PDC), in tandem with the establishment of the Perai Industrial Estate. The construction of the new township was aimed at providing a housing area adjacent to the newly built industries in Perai , and erasing social and economic inequalities between
60-583: The Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple has the largest gopuram , or main sculpture tower, in Malaysia, measuring 72 ft (22 m) tall. Sunway Carnival Mall Sunway Carnival Mall is a shopping mall within Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang . Located at Seberang Jaya , the 769,546 sq ft (71,493.2 m ) shopping centre was opened in 2007 and is one of
72-705: The Butterworth–Kulim Expressway . Both expressways intersect at the former's Interchange 163 within the centre of the township. Rapid Penang 's buses 703 and 709 connect the township with Butterworth and Bukit Mertajam . These are complemented by Rapid Penang's Congestion Alleviation Transport (CAT), a free-of-charge transit service within Seberang Jaya. In addition, Rapid Penang also operates Bridge Express Shuttle Transit (BEST) bus services towards Bayan Lepas on Penang Island , catering mainly to industrial workers, as well as an interstate bus service to
84-653: The Penang Public Library Corporation ( Malay : Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Pulau Pinang , abbreviated as PPLC or PPAPP ). The Seberang Jaya Hospital, administered by Malaysia 's Ministry of Health , is one of the six public hospitals scattered throughout the State of Penang . It also serves as the main hospital for the entire municipality of Seberang Perai . The 393-bed hospital offers various specialist treatments and procedures, such as general surgery, nephrology and obstetrics . An ongoing upgrade of
96-548: The Sunway Carnival Convention Centre, a major venue for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE). An ongoing expansion of the mall is expected to increase its gross floor area to 1,450,000 sq ft (135,000 m ) by 2022. The Penang Bird Park, founded in 1988 (Opened on 26 November), was Malaysia's first aviary. It contains more than 300 species of birds, including sea eagles , flamingoes and hornbills . Situated at Jalan Todak,
108-443: The hospital, slated for completion by 2021, is expected to increase its capacity by 316 beds. Sunway Carnival Mall , the sole shopping mall in Seberang Jaya, was opened in 2007 and is the flagship shopping centre of Sunway Group within the State of Penang . Its main anchor tenants include Parkson and Golden Screen Cinemas . The Sam's Groceria closed down during MCO and being replaced by Noko variety store. The mall also contains
120-414: The retail malls run by Malaysian conglomerate Sunway Group . Its investment cost to date stands at RM 156 million with a gross build-up of 800,000 sq ft (74,000 m ). The ongoing expansion of the mall is expected to double its gross floor area to 1,450,000 sq ft (135,000 m ). Parkson Departmental Store , GSC Cinemas , Jaya Grocer Sen Q Digital Store and NOKO Store are
132-464: The town of Sungai Petani in the neighbouring state of Kedah . Seberang Jaya has two primary schools , two high schools and a private tertiary institution. Primary schools High schools Private college Seberang Jaya is also home to the Penang State Library ( Malay : Perpustakaan Negeri Pulau Pinang ), the main public library of the State of Penang and the headquarters of
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#1732877049469144-491: The urban and rural inhabitants. As of 2020 , Mukim 1, the subdivision that contains Seberang Jaya, was home to a population of 48,785. Malays formed over 45% of the population, followed by Chinese at 22% and Indians at 15%. The suburb also had a substantial non-citizen community that made up another 15% of the population. Two major highways cut through the heart of Seberang Jaya – the North–South Expressway and
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