Pulau Tikus (George Town)

Malaysia / Pulau Pinang / Tanjong Tokong / George Town
 suburb, city district
Pulau Tikus is a suburb within the city of George Town. Named after the actual Tikus Island off the coast of Tanjung Bungah, the suburb is situated approximately 2.5km west of the city centre. Pulau Tikus has traditionally been an upscale suburb of George Town and one of the most favoured areas by expatriates within the city, due to its proximity to the city centre, cultural diversity and the variety of amenities.

Catholic Eurasians and the Burmese were among the first to move to Pulau Tikus, the former having escaped persecution in Siam. They were followed by the Siamese soon after. Each of the three ethnicities established impressive places of worship - the Eurasians constructed the Church of the Immaculate Conception, while the Burmese and the Siamese built the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple and Wat Chaiyamangkalaram respectively. In addition, Indian labourers were brought to the agricultural plantations at Pulau Tikus and in time, established two Hindu temples - Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple and Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple.

Pulau Tikus was then gradually subsumed into the expanding city of George Town. Rapid urbanisation in recent decades has boosted its allure to expatriates and professionals. The commercial heart of Pulau Tikus lies at the intersection of Burmah Road and Cantonment Road, where a number of office blocks, restaurants, shops and other amenities are centred. Pulau Tikus is also located adjacent to the Gurney Drive Central Business District (CBD).
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Coordinates:   5°25'47"N   100°18'26"E

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