Mount Erskine
Neighbourhood of George Town in Penang, Malaysia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mount Erskine is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. This hilly neighbourhood is located 4 km (2.5 mi) northwest of the city centre, between Tanjung Tokong and Pulau Tikus.
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Mount Erskine | |
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Neighbourhood of George Town | |
Other transcription(s) | |
• Mandarin | 白云山 (Simplified) 白雲山 (Traditional) Bái yún shān (Pinyin) |
• Hokkien | Pe̍h-hûn-soaⁿ (Tâi-lô) |
Coordinates: 5°26′54.744″N 100°18′3.5568″E | |
Country | Malaysia |
State | Penang |
City | George Town |
Government | |
• Local government | Penang Island City Council |
• Mayor of Penang Island | Rajendran P. Anthony |
• Kebun Bunga State Assemblyman | Lee Boon Heng (PKR) |
• Bukit Bendera Member of Parliament | Syerleena Abdul Rashid (DAP) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | Not observed |
Postal code | 10470 |
Website | mbpp |
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Notable for its large Chinese cemeteries established by the Cantonese, Teochew and Hokkien communities on Penang Island, the neighbourhood witnesses a considerable increase in activity during the annual Qingming Festival.[1]