Georgetown, the capital of Pulau Pinang (also known as Penang Island), is located at the north-eastern tip of the island. Skyscrapers, single-storeyed residential houses, modern apartment buildings and slums are found in this city. Its population of more than one million is made up of the major ethnic groups in Malaysia. The island is linked to the mainland by the famous Penang Bridge which is 13 kilometres long. There is also a ferry service between the mainland and the island.
Pulau Pinang is a small island and because of its rapid development, there are many environmental problems. there is not enough land and so land has to be reclaimed from the sea. Much of reclaimed land is just a few feet above sea level.
Georgetown itself is located in one of the lowest lying areas on the island. Many part of the city experience flash floods after a downpour. Flooding in Pulau Pinang is a serious problem now, especially in areas such as Jalan P.Ramlee in the city center. Traffic comes to a standstill and there are long queues for buses and taxis.
Georgetown itself is located in one of the lowest lying areas on the island. Many part of the city experience flash floods after a downpour. Flooding in Pulau Pinang is a serious problem now, especially in areas such as Jalan P.Ramlee in the city center. Traffic comes to a standstill and there are long queues for buses and taxis.
Another major problem is traffic congestion. Traffic congestion in the city is also caused by :
- Poor public transportation
- Insufficient and narrow roads
- The increasing numbers of vehicles
- Bad driving habits
- Inadequate traffic control
- Landslide
- Oil spills from ships
- The dumping of rubbish
- Haze the pollution
- Flash floods
- Waste from factories
- Construction and reclaimation work in the sea
Pulau Pinang needs to take care of its environment and pay more attention to these problems.
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Salam...
I hope I can go there with my family one day...
I want to go there back when i leave long time ago..Penang. wait for me...
I not have any money to go there?
Can you support me? (^_^)