Jerejak Island, George Town

Name: Jerejak Island
Address: George Town, Malaysia

#66 among attractions in George Town

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Jerejak Island is an islet off the eastern coast of Penang Island in the State of Penang, Malaysia. Located within the Northeast Penang Island District, it is also a short ferry ride from the town of Bayan Lepas near the southeastern tip of Penang Island. It was formerly the main leper asylum for the Straits Settlements, a Quarantine Station and a penal colony. ()

Local name: Pulau Jerejak Area: 1.4 mi²Coordinates: 5°19'20"N, 100°19'1"E

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Jerejak Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Queensbay Mall, SPICE Arena, All Seasons Place, Udini Square.

1.1 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Queensbay Mall, Bayan Lepas
28 min walk • Queensbay Mall is the largest shopping mall in Penang, Malaysia. Located in Bayan Lepas, the building was completed in early July 2006 and was opened to the public in December 2006.
2.6 miW
Convention center, Sport venue, Sport
SPICE Arena, Bayan Lepas
68 min walk • The SPICE Arena is an indoor arena located in the township of Bayan Baru in Penang, Malaysia. It serves as Penang's main indoor sports centre as well as the preferred venue within the city-state for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions.
5.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
All Seasons Place, George Town
138 min walk • All Seasons Place, a contemporary shopping haven nestled in the heart of George Town, Malaysia, serves as a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking a diverse shopping experience. This modern complex, featuring an array of retail outlets, dining...
3.9 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Udini Square, George Town
99 min walk • Udini Square is a contemporary shopping center located in the vibrant heart of George Town, Malaysia. This modern complex serves as a bustling hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment, catering to the needs and interests of both locals and tourists alike.
2.1 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Sunshine Square, Bayan Lepas
53 min walk • Sunshine Square is a department store in Bayan Baru, Penang, Malaysia. Opened in 1993, Sunshine Square is the flagship store of the local retail firm, Suiwah Corporation.
2.3 miW
Ornate religious site filled with vipers
Snake Temple, Bayan Lepas
58 min walk • The Snake Temple is a Chinese temple situated in Bayan Lepas, Southwest Penang Island District, Penang, Malaysia. It was built in 1805 for Master Qingshui or Chor Soo Kong, a deified Buddhist monk.
5.3 miN
Skyscraper
The Maritime, George Town
136 min walk • The Maritime is a SOHO complex at the Jelutong suburb near the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located at Karpal Singh Drive, it consists of two residential skyscrapers, collectively named The Maritime Suites, and The Maritime Piazza, which serves as the retail component of the mixed development.
2.2 miW
City
Bayan Baru
56 min walk • Bayan Baru is a town in the Malaysian state of Penang. It is located within the Southwest Penang Island District, adjacent to the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone. The township was created in the 1970s following the establishment of the zone.
5.3 miNW
Temple
Nibbinda Forest Monastery, George Town
136 min walk • Nibbinda Forest Monastery is a Theravada forest monastery situated at Mukim 5, Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia. The monastery is located on top of a hill in Balik Pulau, surrounded by mountains and facing the sea.
2.4 miN
Landmark bridge with skyline views
Penang Bridge, Bayan Lepas
63 min walk • The Penang Bridge is a 13.5-kilometre dual carriageway toll bridge and controlled-access highway in the state of Penang, Malaysia. The bridge connects Perai on the mainland side of the state with Gelugor on the island, crossing the Penang Strait.
5.5 miSE
Bridge
Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge
141 min walk • The Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge or Penang Second Bridge is a dual carriageway toll bridge in Penang, Malaysia. It connects Bandar Cassia in Seberang Perai on mainland Peninsular Malaysia with Batu Maung on Penang Island.