| 词条 | Ayer Rajah, Penang |
| 释义 |
| official_name = Ayer Rajah | settlement_type = Neighbourhood of George Town | image_skyline = Residential properties in Pulau Tikus, George Town, Penang.jpg | map_caption = Location of Ayer Rajah near George Town, with the city centre's UNESCO World Heritage Site in purple. | pushpin_map = Malaysia Penang George Town streets | pushpin_label_position = left | coordinates = {{coord|5|25|41.4618|N|100|18|11.4906|E|region:MY|display=inline,title}} | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = {{flag|Malaysia}} | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_type3 = City | subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Penang}} | subdivision_name2 = Northeast Penang Island | subdivision_name3 = George Town | established_title = | established_date = | leader_title1 = Local government | leader_name1 = Penang Island City Council | postal_code_type = Postal code | postal_code = 10350 | area_code = | website = {{URL|mbpp.gov.my/}} | footnotes = | leader_title2 = Mayor of Penang Island | leader_name2 = Yew Tung Seang | leader_title3 = Pulau Tikus State Assemblyman | leader_name3 = Chris Lee Chun Kit (DAP) | leader_title4 = Bukit Bendera Member of Parliament | leader_name4 = Wong Hon Wai (DAP) | timezone = MST | utc_offset = +8 | timezone_DST = Not observed }}Ayer Rajah is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located within the Pulau Tikus suburb, the neighbourhood lies {{Convert|3.3|km||abbr=on}} west of the city centre. This leafy, affluent neighbourhood, situated adjacent to the Penang Botanic Gardens, mostly consists of landed properties such as bungalows and semi-detached houses, surrounded by tree-lined avenues.[1][2] EtymologyAyer Rajah was named after Ayer Rajah Bay, the northern bay of George Town which forms the city's northern shoreline and includes the present-day Gurney Drive.[2][3] HistoryBy 1796, 10 years after the establishment of George Town by Francis Light, more than {{Convert|2000|acre|m2|abbr=on}} of the area had been cleared, forming the Ayer Rajah Estate.[2] The agricultural plantation, founded by Light's Scottish partners, David Brown and James Scott, was owned by the Brown and Scott families.[4][5] In particular, Scott Road, which runs through the neighbourhood, was named after James Scott.[4] Other prominent personalities who once resided within this neighbourhood include the first Malaysian Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, and local DAP politician-cum-lawyer, Karpal Singh.[3][6] TransportationThe major thoroughfares within the neighbourhood include Ayer Rajah Road (now Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman) and Brown Road.[3][5] Western Road (Jalan Utama) forms the southern end of the neighbourhood, which is also bounded by Burmah Road to the north.[1] Rapid Penang bus route 10 includes a handful of stops along Gottlieb Road.[1][7]EducationThe neighbourhood is served by two primary schools, three high schools and two private colleges, as well as an international school. Primary schools
Aside from these institutions, the Adventist College of Nursing and Health Sciences, operated by the nearby Penang Adventist Hospital, is also situated at Burmah Road. Health careThe Penang Adventist Hospital, a major private hospital, is located at Burmah Road. Founded in 1924, the 253-bed hospital offers specialist treatments for a variety of medical conditions and has emerged as one of the more well-known hospitals among medical tourists in Penang.[13][14] ConsulatesAyer Rajah is also home to a number of consulates.
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References1. ^1 2 {{Cite web|url=https://www.propwall.my/insight/703/taman_ayer_rajah|title=Property Review for Taman Ayer Rajah {{!}} Propwall Malaysia|website=www.propwall.my|access-date=2018-01-30}} {{District of North East}}{{Penang}}2. ^1 2 {{Cite book|title=Streets of George Town, Penang|last=Khoo|first=Salma Nasution|publisher=Areca Books|year=2007|isbn=9789839886009|location=Penang|pages=}} 3. ^1 2 {{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2013/08/31/remembering-tunku/|title=Remembering Tunku - Community {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=2018-01-30}} 4. ^1 {{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2013/10/05/george-towns-first-mayor-a-fiery-man/|title=George Town's first mayor a fiery man - Community {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=2018-01-30}} 5. ^1 {{Cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/sunday-vibes/2017/07/257766/penang-scotsmans-legacy|title=A Penang Scotsman's legacy|date=2017-07-16|work=NST Online|access-date=2018-01-30|language=en}} 6. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/in-hour-of-grief-helping-hands-keep-karpals-flame-burning#K28bObDLGTWMJAXl.97|title=In hour of grief, helping hands keep Karpal’s flame burning|date=2014-04-20|access-date=2018-01-30}} 7. ^http://www.rapidpg.com.my/journey-planner/route-maps/details/10.gif 8. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.sekolahmy.com/N_PULAU_PINANG/PBB1035.html|title=SK ST XAVIER CAWANGAN - PULAU PINANG - Carian Sekolah Malaysia|website=www.sekolahmy.com|language=ms-MY|access-date=2017-05-20}} 9. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.sekolahmy.com/N_PULAU_PINANG/PBC1045.html|title=SJK(C) PEREMPUAN CHINA - PULAU PINANG - Carian Sekolah Malaysia|website=www.sekolahmy.com|language=ms-MY|access-date=2017-05-20}} 10. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2017/11/03/convent-schools-will-not-be-closed-landowner|title=Convent schools will not be closed: Landowner|website=www.thesundaily.my|language=en|access-date=2018-01-31}} 11. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.scips.org.my/contact/|title=St. Christopher's International Primary School {{!}} Contact|website=www.scips.org.my|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-20}} 12. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.ptpl.edu.my/v8/ptpl-penang.php|title=Pusat Teknologi dan Pengurusan Lanjutan|website=www.ptpl.edu.my|access-date=2017-05-20}} 13. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.pah.com.my/about/|title=Penang Adventist Hospital|website=www.pah.com.my|access-date=2018-01-30}} 14. ^{{Cite web|url=http://penangmonthly.com/article.aspx?pageid=3936&name=medical_tourism_a_billionringgit_industry_for_penang|title=Medical tourism: A billion-ringgit industry for Penang|website=Medical tourism: A billion-ringgit industry for Penang|access-date=2018-01-30}} 15. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.pg.net.my/main/2015/12/31/22-dec-official-opening-of-peoples-republic-of-chinas-consulate-in-penang/|title=22 Dec:- Official opening of China Consulate in Penang|date=2015-12-30|work=Penang + {{!}} 檳城多一些|access-date=2018-01-30|language=en-US}} 16. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.kemlu.go.id/penang/en/default.aspx|title=KJRI Penang - Home|website=www.kemlu.go.id|language=en|access-date=2018-01-30}} 17. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.thaiembassy.org/penang/|title=สถานกงสุลใหญ่ ณ เมืองปีนัง|website=www.thaiembassy.org|language=th|access-date=2018-01-30}} 1 : Neighbourhoods in George Town, Penang |
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