WHEN PEOPLE THINK of Penang, the mind often jumps to George Town’s heritage streets, Batu Ferringhi’s beaches or Balik Pulau’s famous durian farms—all located on the island, and in the Timur Laut and Barat Daya districts. But over on the mainland, Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) is quietly making its mark as a unique blend of farmland, factories and townships. Here, we explore SPS through some eye-opening numbers.
Getting to Know Seberang Perai Selatan
by
Hajar Ariff
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