Gunung Jerai: The Prominent Peak on The North
By Eugene Quah
January 2025 FEATURE
ALONG JALAN TANJUNG BUNGAH, part of Penang’s scenic north coast road leading to the tourist belt of Batu Ferringhi, one can find a spectacular roofed viewpoint near the Penang Swimming Club (PSC). From there, one can gaze upon Pulau Tikus, a rugged rocky islet that has long served as a natural sentinel marking the entrance to Penang’s harbour, and dominating the horizon is the majestic blue-hued silhouette of Gunung Jerai or Kedah Peak, its distinct summits often adorned with wisps...
Eugene Quah
is an independent researcher and writer who is working on a book tentatively called “Illustrated Guide to the North Coast of Penang”. He rediscovered the joys of writing after moving back to Penang from abroad.
