Betong Island is a group of islets in Southwest Penang Island District, Penang, Malaysia, located off the western coast of Penang Island.[1] Consisting of two uninhabited islets, Betong Island has a combined land mass of 7 acres (0.028 km²).

Betong Island

Betong Island viewed from the P14 rest stop
Betong Island Betong Island within the State of Penang
Geography
Location	Southeast Asia
Coordinates	5°18′52.56″N 100°11′0.7692″E
Adjacent to	Malacca Strait
Area	0.028328 km2 (0.010938 sq mi)
Administration
Malaysia
State	Penang
Local government	Penang Island City Council
District	Southwest Penang Island

It is situated within the parliamentary constituency of P53: Balik Pulau, and the state seat of N39: Pulau Betong. It is represented by MP Yusmadi Yusof in parliament from PKR, and state assembly member Sr. Farid Saad from BN representing the state seat. Betong Island was founded by Long Tambang, who came and built the first settlement along the river bank and along the beach.

See also

• List of islands of Malaysia

References

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