Permatang Pauh is a town in Central Seberang Perai District, Penang, Malaysia. There are two institutions of higher learning located in Permatang Pauh, namely a campus of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and Politeknik Seberang Perai at Bandar Perda. Permatang Pauh is also the hometown of the head of Penang, the Penang Governor since 2001. However, he now resides in Jalan Utama on Penang Island. His residence is near Karpal Singh house, named after the former member of parliament for Bukit Gelugor, Jelutong.