History Tanjung Bungah

the beaches of tanjung bungah

tanjung bungah formerly quiet fishing village populated malay , chinese fishermen. gained prominence beach destination of choice locals , tourists in 1950s. @ time, batu ferringhi had yet developed. crystal clear waters off tanjung bungah attracted 2 local swimming clubs area - penang swimming club , penang chinese swimming club.

the royal australian air force personnel stationed in penang during malayan emergency , indonesian confrontation escape residences @ tanjung bungah, known hillside. spouses of australian servicemen operated amateur english language radio station - radio raaf - tuned in throughout penang , parts of neighbouring kedah.

residential high-rises such cove (pictured here) have been built within tanjung bungah in recent years.

the urbanisation of tanjung bungah began in 1980s, leading construction of numerous residential high-rises along shoreline. development of tanjung bungah has attracted expatriates chose retire on penang island, suburb located within commuting distance of george town, shopping malls @ tanjung tokong , beaches of batu ferringhi. 2 international schools have been established here - dalat international school , tenby international school.

tanjung bungah 1 of hardest hit areas during 2004 indian ocean tsunami claimed total of 52 lives in penang. floating mosque subsequently built in 2005 , major landmark @ tanjung bungah.