Bukit Mertajam

Bukit Mertajam (BM) is the largest town in Seberang Perai, Penang's mainland region. It is a busy commercial centre with a large Chinese population. Known for its food, especially the BM-style wanton mee.

15 minutes from Butterworth by road. By KTM commuter train from Butterworth.

• BM town centre.

• Minor Basilica of St. Anne — A Catholic minor basilica whose annual Feast of St. Anne, held over ten days culminating on 26 July, draws well over 100,000 pilgrims from Malaysia and neighbouring countries — one of the largest Catholic pilgrimages in Southeast Asia. The feast includes a nine-day novena and a candlelight procession.

• Food tour — BM is known for its Chinese food, especially its wanton mee.

• Attend the Feast of St. Anne if visiting in late July.

BM wanton mee is well known locally.

BM Market.

• Butterworth — 15 min north.
• George Town — 30 min by car + bridge.
• Nibong Tebal — 20 min south.