Perai
Suburb of Seberang Perai in Penang, Malaysia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Perai is a suburb of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. It lies at the southern bank of the Perai River and borders Butterworth to the north.
Perai | |
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Other transcription(s) | |
• Mandarin | 北赖 (Simplified) 北賴 (Traditional) Běi lài (Pinyin) |
• Hokkien | 過江 Kuè-káng (Tâi-lô) |
• Tamil | பிறை |
• Thai | เปอไร Poerai (RTGS) |
Coordinates: 5°22′40.263″N 100°23′56.9898″E | |
Country | Malaysia |
State | Penang |
City | Seberang Perai |
District | Central Seberang Perai District |
Government | |
• Local government | Seberang Perai City Council |
• Mayor of Seberang Perai | Azhar Arshad |
Area | |
• Total | 5.2 km2 (2.0 sq mi) |
Population (2020)[1] | |
• Total | 16,150 |
• Density | 3,100/km2 (8,000/sq mi) |
Demographics | |
• Ethnic groups | |
Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | Not observed |
Postal code | 136xx to 137xx |
Area code(s) | +6043 |
The area now known as Perai was obtained by the British East India Company in 1800, with the Perai River serving as the boundary between the newly-acquired British territory and Kedah to the north.[2][3][4] A nascent railway line was built between Perai and Perak in the 1890s, transforming Perai into a transit point for the export of tin.[5][6] Perai became heavily industrialised in the late 20th century.[7][8]
Today, Perai is home to an eponymous industrial zone, as well as the adjacent township of Seberang Jaya.[7] The town is connected to Penang Island via the Penang Bridge and contains several facilities of the Port of Penang.[9]