Teluk Air Tawar is a suburb of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. Teluk Air Tawar means "Clear water bay" in the Malay language. This coastal suburb has a scenic view of George Town across the sea and is home to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) base.
Geography
Demographics
, Mukim 7, the subdivision that contains Teluk Air Tawar, was home to a population of 21,202. Malays comprised 71% of the population, followed by Chinese at 19% and Indians at 6%.
Infrastructure Expressways North bound from Hentian Sebelah Tikam Batu (Tikam Batu Side Stop) from Gurun Rest Area from Hentian Sebelah Kepala Batas South bound from Sungai Juru Rest Area from Hentian Sebelah Sungai Bakap from Hentian Sebelah Alor Pongsu
Transport
The area is accessible by Rapid Penang bus route 601 (Penang Sentral Bus Terminal–Kepala Batas), along Jalan Teluk Air Tawar, part of Malaysia Federal Route 1.
Notable people Nassier Wahab, Malaysian singer and actor Maya Karin, Malaysian film actress, television host and singer
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