Andaman Island, the established coast and the school run
Compare the Andaman Island vision with established Seri Tanjung Pinang and the Tanjung Bungah school corridor. See which parts of north-coast life are in place today and which depend on later phases.
By PropIn Consultancy · Reviewed
Andaman Island and the planned marina. Artist’s impression by Eastern & Oriental, published by The Edge Malaysia.
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A quick glance at Tanjung Tokong & Tanjung Bungah
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Seri Tanjung Pinang
At Straits Quay, a marina walk can lead into dinner or errands. Andaman Bridge links this established waterfront to the new island. [5]
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Andaman Island
E&O’s developing island sits between the established waterfront and Gurney. Its vision puts homes, green spaces, leisure and future commercial uses within walking or cycling distance. The places residents can reach on foot will grow as later phases open. [1][3][4]
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Tanjung Bungah
An established coastal neighbourhood where school pick-up, groceries and access along the main coast road can matter more to daily life than a sea view. [6][7]
What living on Andaman Island could feel like
An everyday island routine
E&O’s plan uses distinct waterfront districts including Shoreline, Gurney Green and Canalside. A morning waterfront walk could lead to a café or shop as those spaces open, while bridge journeys would take residents off-island for work, school or appointments. [1][2]
Two approaches and different trip purposes
The Andaman Bridge links towards Seri Tanjung Pinang. PLANMalaysia’s notice dates public Gurney Bridge access from 12 December 2025 with an overnight restriction on the island-bound section at announcement. The two bridges give the island different ways into the established coast and the Gurney corridor. [2][4]
Phase 2 delivery
AmBank’s announcement describes the second phase of reclamation and infrastructure works with a 2028 target. Homes, commercial space and public amenities have separate schedules. [3]
Waterfront amenities and daily errands
A school morning, an evening grocery stop and a weekend by the marina each take a different stretch of the north coast.
WATERFRONT
Seri Tanjung Pinang
The marina sets the pace for an evening by the water. [5]
Straits Quay for dining and a waterfront walk.
For trips from Andaman Island, the bridge connects back to the Seri Tanjung Pinang side of the coast.
ERRANDS
Established Tanjung Tokong
Most everyday errands stay along the established Tanjung Tokong corridor.
Lotus’s and Island Plaza for routine shopping.
After work, a grocery stop at Lotus’s can fit into the trip home along Jalan Tanjung Tokong.
SCHOOL RUN
Tanjung Bungah
The coast road is part of the school-day rhythm, especially around pick-up. [6][7][11]
Dalat, Tenby and POWIIS Tanjung Bungah serve different age ranges.
An after-school afternoon can lead to the coast, while a rainy day shifts the routine towards sheltered pick-ups and indoor stops.
Andaman Island masterplan and project milestones
E&O’s announced masterplan covers about 760 acres across two reclamation phases. The developer’s 15-minute concept brings homes, parks and walking routes together with planned retail, work, learning, hospitality and wellness. Gurney Green, Shoreline and Canalside are precinct names. Delivery and public access vary by component.
Andaman Island masterplan. Artist’s impression published by Penang Property Talk. Select the image to enlarge. [19]
EARLY RESIDENTIAL PHASE
The Meg, Arica and Temu
E&O reports that The Meg was completed and handover began in May 2026. E&O targets March 2027 for neighbouring Arica, with 380 homes. Temu is The Meg’s street-front retail component. Check tenant trading hours before visiting. [24][21][23]
LANDED HOMES
Senna and Fera
Senna is the semi-detached collection and Fera the courtyard terrace collection. E&O reports phases 1 and 2 completed, with handover starting in January 2026. Its project disclosures target September 2027 for phases 3 and 4. [17][24][23]
WATERFRONT TOWERS
The Lume and Maris
E&O targets January 2029 for The Lume and July 2029 for Maris. The Lume has larger waterfront residences, while Maris adds a different mix of layouts on the marina side. Confirm handover from the applicable SPA. [17][23]
GURNEY GREEN
Avéa and planned street-level retail
E&O’s published target for Avéa is July 2030. The plan includes serviced residences and shoplots. Retail fit-out and tenant openings have separate schedules. [22][23]
TWO BRIDGES
Andaman Bridge and Gurney Bridge
The Andaman Bridge links towards Seri Tanjung Pinang. The Gurney Bridge connects to Gurney Drive. Check current vehicle, pedestrian and overnight access before planning a trip. [4]
LATER WORKS
Phase 2 and everyday amenities
The additional 507 acres of reclamation are targeted for completion by 2028. E&O has discussed a mall, offices, hotels, branded residences and later education facilities. Follow separate approvals, operator announcements and opening dates. [3][24][25]
Landed streets and retiring in Tanjung Bungah
LANDED HOMES
Landed homes along hillside streets
Tanjung Bungah’s hillside streets offer a quieter setting for terraces and semi-detached homes with private outdoor space. Closer to the water, lift-served apartments suit a different routine, with less private upkeep and different access from the coast road. [26]
OVERSEAS BUYERS AND RETIREES
Coast, schools and everyday support
The coast and established international-school community can suit relocating households. Retirees can compare quiet streets, step-free access and routes to groceries and healthcare. These are practical reasons to shortlist the area. Published buyer-share data was unavailable. [11][6][26]
International schools and enrolment
Published enrolment uses the campus or school scope shown. Ask admissions for current places in the child’s year group.
International schools on the Tanjung Bungah coast
Campus
Levels at this campus
Published student population
Dalat International School
Preschool through Grade 12, including elementary, middle and high school
725 in preschool through Grade 12, school profile for 2024–25. [11][12]
Tenby Schools Penang
International early years, primary and secondary. The campus also has a Malaysian curriculum stream.
800+ students across the school, including its streams, from more than 30 countries. [6][13]
POWIIS Tanjung Bungah
Nursery and primary, plus middle school Years 7–8. Balik Pulau is the separate campus for older year groups.
Current campus-wide enrolment could not be verified from the published school sources. [14]
COMPLETED HOMES
Subsale references
The Tamarind sample is from November 2026, Andaman at Quayside from September and Straits Residences from October. The completed Andaman at Quayside reference is in Seri Tanjung Pinang, across from the separate Andaman Island development. Prices are asking prices. Check recent completed sales for a comparable unit.
About RM780–RM785 psf across the three Eight & Eight layouts in the October 2026 gross SPA reference. For a separate premium waterfront comparison, selected completed Andaman at Quayside one-bedroom asking examples work out to roughly RM1,055–RM1,410 psf. Unreleased Andaman Island phases and the Mystery Projects have no verified price band. [27][15]
Use these dated reference bands to plan a shortlist. Upcoming releases will set their own prices. Compare the current gross SPA price against the built-up area of the same unit.
RECOMMENDED PROJECTS
Compare projects in Tanjung Tokong & Tanjung Bungah
These near-Gurney Mystery Projects are a separate North Coast watchlist. Their public cards keep the identities and exact sites private. Request an introduction to confirm address, title, stage and pricing.
Choose a project or ask for help comparing the shortlist.
Q&A about Tanjung Tokong & Tanjung Bungah
What is the entry price at Eight & Eight, and has it converted to freehold?
The indicative gross SPA price starts at RM691,628. At the 17 October 2026 launch, the minister announced the conversion of the project land from leasehold to freehold. Current unit pricing and availability vary. [27][28]
Can I walk to every planned Andaman amenity?
The walkable network will grow in phases. An early resident’s walk from the lobby may reach a different set of paths, shops and public spaces from the later masterplan. [1][3][4]
What is the school run like around Tanjung Bungah?
Tenby and POWIIS Primary have campuses in Tanjung Bungah, while POWIIS secondary is in Balik Pulau. Pick-up, after-school activities and the trip home follow different routes depending on the campus. [6][7]
What has E&O announced for Andaman Island in Penang?
E&O’s plan combines waterfront housing, landed homes, promenades, green space and planned retail, workplaces, hospitality, education and wellness. Public access and delivery are phased. [17][2]
Which Andaman Island project was completed first?
The Meg was the island’s first completed residential development. Arica sits next door. Check the developer’s handover and Temu retail notices for what you can visit today. [20][21]
Is Tanjung Bungah a good place to shortlist landed homes for retirement?
Landed pockets offer private outdoor space within an established coastal neighbourhood. Hillside streets can make walking and stairs a bigger part of the routine, while seafront apartments offer lift access and a different journey to shops and healthcare. [26]
What price per sq ft should I budget for a Tanjung Tokong new launch?
Eight & Eight’s sampled layouts cluster around RM780–RM785 psf. Premium waterfront projects and landed homes need separate comparisons using the gross price and the correct built-up area for the same unit. [27][15]
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