In addition, Batu Ferringhi is famous for its night market that offers a wide variety of merchandise and street food.There had been human activity within Batu Ferringhi as early as 1592, when an Englishman, Sir James Lancaster, arrived and began pillaging other vessels around Penang Island.[4] Batu Ferringhi was one of the hardest hit areas during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that ultimately claimed a total of 52 lives in Penang.The few roads within this suburb, including Jalan Batu Ferringhi, are prone to traffic congestion due to its popularity as a tourist destination.Souvenirs, DVDs, artworks, jerseys, and other apparels and accessories can be found at bargain prices within the night market, which is also lined with various food stalls that sell Penang's famed street cuisine and titbits.