List of tallest buildings in Penang Island

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George Town, which encompasses the entirety of Penang Island, is the second largest city in Malaysia and forms the heart of Greater Penang, the country's second most populous metropolitan area. In addition to the city centre's UNESCO World Heritage Site status thanks to its 'unique architectural and cultural townscape without parallel anywhere in East and Southeast Asia ', skyscrapers and high-rises co-exist, sometimes side-by-side, with the heritage buildings. [1]

George Town, Penang Capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang

George Town, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang, is located at the north-eastern tip of Penang Island. It is Malaysia's second largest city, with 708,127 inhabitants as of 2010, while Greater Penang is the nation's second biggest conurbation with a population of 2,412,616. The historical core of George Town has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.

Penang Island Main constituent island of the Malaysian state of Penang

Penang Island, is the main constituent island of the Malaysian state of Penang. Located at the Malacca Strait, off the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia, it is separated from the mainland by the Penang Strait. The island is home to nearly half of Penang's population; the city of George Town, which covers the island and the five outlying islets, is Malaysia's second largest city by population.

Greater Penang Conurbation Conurbation encompassing Penang, southern Kedah and northern Perak in Malaysia

The Greater Penang Conurbation that covers all of Penang, southern Kedah and northern Perak is Malaysia's second most populous metropolitan area. It is centred in George Town, Penang's capital city and also the second most populous city in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur. As such, this conurbation is alternatively referred to as the George Town Conurbation.

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Due to the shortage of land that is inherent in island cities, high-rise buildings have been springing up all over Penang Island. It is estimated that, as of 2016, over 680 completed high-rises and skyscrapers currently stand throughout Penang Island, most of which are located within George Town and its suburbs. [2]

Penang's first skyscraper remains the tallest within the state to this day. Built in the 1970s, the KOMTAR Tower was originally 232 metres tall. It now houses the offices of the Penang state government, including that of the Chief Minister of Penang. In 2016, three more storeys were added to the top, extending its height to 249 metres.

Komtar Tallest skyscraper in the Malaysian state of Penang

The KOMTAR Tower, in the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia, is Penang's tallest skyscraper and the sixth tallest building in Malaysia. KOMTAR is an acronym for Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak, named after the second Prime Minister of Malaysia.

The Penang state government refers to the government authority of the Malaysian state of Penang. The state government adheres to and is created by both the Malaysian federal Constitution, the supreme law of Malaysia, and the Constitution of the State of Penang, the supreme law in Penang. The government of Penang is based in the state's capital city of George Town.

This is a list of the tallest buildings within Penang Island which are ranked according to the height and number of floors of each structure.

Skyline of George Town, Penang.jpg
Panoramic view of George Town in Penang Island.

Tallest buildings

KOMTAR Tower, built in 1974, remains the tallest skyscraper in Penang. KOMTAR tower, Penang.jpg
KOMTAR Tower, built in 1974, remains the tallest skyscraper in Penang.
Setia V Residence A (right) was topped out in 2017 and is now the second tallest skyscraper in Penang. Setia V, George Town, Penang.jpg
Setia V Residence A (right) was topped out in 2017 and is now the second tallest skyscraper in Penang.
The Gurney Paragon twin towers are the third tallest skyscrapers in Penang. Gurney Paragon, George Town, Penang.jpg
The Gurney Paragon twin towers are the third tallest skyscrapers in Penang.
Arte S Tower B (right), topped out in 2017, is also the third tallest skyscraper in Penang. Arte S, Bukit Gambir, Penang.jpg
Arte S Tower B (right), topped out in 2017, is also the third tallest skyscraper in Penang.
Skyscrapers at Gurney Drive in George Town Gurney Drive, George Town in 2018.jpg
Skyscrapers at Gurney Drive in George Town
MBf Tower at Northam Road, George Town MBF Tower, George Town, Penang.jpg
MBf Tower at Northam Road, George Town
BHL Tower at Northam Road in George Town also serves as the office of the Consulate-General of Japan in Penang. BHL Tower, George Town, Penang.jpg
BHL Tower at Northam Road in George Town also serves as the office of the Consulate-General of Japan in Penang.
Central Park Condominiums at Batu Lanchang Central Park Penang - panoramio.jpg
Central Park Condominiums at Batu Lanchang

The Emporis Standards Committee defines a skyscraper as "a multi-story building whose architectural height is at least 100 m or 330 ft". [3] The structure's height includes spires and architectural details but does not include its antenna masts.

The following are some of the tallest skyscrapers and high-rises within Penang Island which are above 100 metres tall and consist of more than 25 storeys.

Skyscraper tall building

A skyscraper is a continuously habitable high-rise building that has over 40 floors and is taller than approximately 150 m (492 ft). Historically, the term first referred to buildings with 10 to 20 floors in the 1880s. The definition shifted with advancing construction technology during the 20th century. Skyscrapers may host commercial offices or residential space, or both. For buildings above a height of 300 m (984 ft), the term "supertall" can be used, while skyscrapers reaching beyond 600 m (1,969 ft) are classified as "megatall".

RankNameHeight

(m)

FloorsLocationNote
1 KOMTAR Tower 248.768 Penang Road, George Town
2 Setia V Residence A 190.848 Gurney Drive, George Town [4]
3 Arte S Tower B 17049 Gelugor [5]
Gurney Paragon East Tower17043 Gurney Drive, George Town [6]
Gurney Paragon West Tower17043 Gurney Drive, George Town [6]
6 The Cove E 16642 Tanjung Bungah [7]
The Cove F 16642 Tanjung Bungah [8]
8Shineville Park Condominium15840 Air Itam [9]
The Cove A 15840 Tanjung Bungah [10] [11]
The Cove B 15840 Tanjung Bungah [10] [11]
The Cove C 15840 Tanjung Bungah [10] [11]
The Cove D 15840 Tanjung Bungah [10] [11]
The Maritime Suite B 15840 Karpal Singh Drive [11]
14Pearl Regency I15435 Gelugor [12] [13]
Pearl Regency II15435 Gelugor [12] [13]
16The Peak Residence A15238 Tanjung Tokong [14] [15]
The Peak Residence B15238 Tanjung Tokong [14] [15]
The Peak Residence C15238 Tanjung Tokong [14] [15]
19The Northam All Suite Hotel15038 Northam Road, George Town [16]
8 Gurney 15038 Gurney Drive, George Town [17] [18]
21 Gurney Resort Hotel 14637 Gurney Drive, George Town [19]
22Gurney Park I14340 Gurney Drive, George Town [20]
Gurney Park II14340 Gurney Drive, George Town [20]
24Springtide Residence40 Tanjung Bungah
25Boulevard Condominium I38 Air Itam [21]
26The Oasis Condominium38 Gelugor [22]
27Boulevard Condominium II37 Air Itam [21]
28The Regency Condominium37 Gurney Drive, George Town [23]
29Infinity Tower A36 Tanjung Bungah [24]
30Silverton36 Gurney Drive, George Town [25]
31 The Maritime Suite A 13936 Karpal Singh Drive
32Central Park A35 Batu Lanchang
Central Park B35 Batu Lanchang
Central Park C35 Batu Lanchang
Central Park D35 Batu Lanchang
Central Park E35 Batu Lanchang
37Fettes Residence35 Tanjung Tokong [26]
38Harmony Residence35 Tanjung Bungah [27]
39Infinity Tower B35 Tanjung Bungah [24]
40 Millennium Tower 35 Gurney Drive, George Town
41Vertiq Condominium I35 Gelugor [28]
Vertiq Condominium II35 Gelugor [28]
4311 Gurney Drive34 Gurney Drive, George Town
44Bukit Jambul Court33 Bukit Jambul [29]
45Sri Sayang Resort33 Batu Ferringhi [30]
46Sky Home Condominium32 Tanjung Bungah [31]
47N Park Condominium32 Batu Uban [32]
48 Setia V Residence B 123.331 Gurney Drive, George Town [4]
49 Mansion One 31 Northam Road, George Town
50 MBf Tower 11131 Northam Road, George Town
51 Arte S Tower A 11027 Gelugor [33]
52Centrio Avenue A30 Gelugor [34]
Centrio Avenue B30 Gelugor [34]
54 BHL Tower 10830 Northam Road, George Town
55All Seasons Park A36 Air Itam
All Seasons Park B36 Air Itam
All Seasons Park C36 Air Itam
All Seasons Park D36 Air Itam
59BL Garden40 Air Itam [35]
60Mutiara Villa30 Tanjung Tokong [36]
61Sri Perdana Condominium30 Northam Road, George Town [37]
62Pulse Condominium30 Gelugor [38]
63Mayfair Condominium29 Northam Road, George Town
641 Gurney Drive31 Gurney Drive, George Town [39]

Structures under construction and proposed

This list is composed of buildings over 100 metres that are under construction in Penang Island. Proposed structures are also included.

NameHeight

(m)

FloorsLocationStatus
Runnymede Bay [40] 21161 Northam Road, George Town Planned
Marriott Gurney19055 Gurney Drive, George Town Under construction
Urban Suite I23252 Jelutong Planned
Urban Suite II17842 Jelutong Under construction
Urban Suite III17842 Jelutong Under construction
Setia Sky Ville 2A [41] 34 Jelutong Planned
Setia Sky Ville 1A [41] 33 Jelutong Under construction
Setia Sky Ville 1B [41] 33 Jelutong Under construction
Tropicana 218 Macalister Tower M [42] 33 Macalister Road, George Town Topped out
Tropicana 218 Macalister Tower T [42] 32 Macalister Road, George Town Topped out

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Millennium Tower (Penang)

The Millennium Tower is a 35-storey condominium within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located at Gurney Drive, the skyscraper was completed in 2005 and has a height of 138 m (453 ft). A low density development, the condominium contains only 20 residential units within its 35 floors.

Gelugor Suburb of George Town in Northeast Penang Island, Penang, Malaysia

Gelugor is a southern suburb of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Named after a plant species, Gelugor lies along the eastern seaboard of Penang Island, between Jelutong and Sungai Dua, and nearly 5 km (3.1 mi) south of the city centre.

Gurney Drive, George Town Place in Penang, Malaysia

Gurney Drive is a popular seafront promenade within George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The road is also famous for the street cuisine at the seafront's hawker centre and has been listed as one of the 25 best streets worldwide to visit by the Australian travel magazine, The Traveller. In addition, Gurney Drive has become part of George Town's second Central Business District due to the mushrooming of skyscrapers and shopping malls.

Batu Uban Neighbourhood of George Town in Northeast Penang Island, Penang, Malaysia

Batu Uban is a residential neighbourhood at the eastern coast of Penang Island in Malaysia, about 6.7 km (4.2 mi) south of the centre of George Town, Penang's capital city, and adjacent to the Gelugor suburb. Founded by ethnic Minangkabaus in the early 18th century, Batu Uban is regarded as the oldest Malay settlement on Penang Island.

Minden Heights Neighbourhood of George Town in Northeast Penang Island, Penang, Malaysia

Minden Heights is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located 6.1 km (3.8 mi) south of the city centre, this upscale housing estate lies within the Gelugor suburb and neighbours Universiti Sains Malaysia to the south, as well as Taman Tun Sardon to the north.

Gurney Paragon Shopping mall in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Gurney Paragon is a residential and retail complex in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. Situated at Gurney Drive, it was launched in 2013, and consists of a nine-storey shopping mall, two condominiums and an office block. To date, the twin condominium towers, each measuring a height of 155 m (509 ft), are the third tallest skyscrapers in Penang.

Northam Road, George Town Place in Penang, Malaysia

Northam Road is a major thoroughfare along the northern coast of the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. It continues on from Gurney Drive towards Farquhar Street to the east. The road is a one-way road, with the traffic directed eastwards towards Farquhar Street. Since the 1990s, Northam Road, along with Gurney Drive, has also emerged as George Town's second Central Business District.

Setia V Residences

Setia V Residences is a residential complex within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located at Gurney Drive, it consists of a pair of condominiums named Towers A and B. With a height of 189 m (620 ft), Tower A, which was topped out in 2017, is the second tallest skyscraper in Penang.

The Cove, Penang

The Cove is a residential complex at the Tanjung Bungah suburb near the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located at Jalan Tanjung Bungah, it consists of six condominium towers - A, B, C, D, E and F. With a height of 166 m (545 ft), Towers E and F are also the fourth tallest skyscrapers in Penang.

Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences

Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences is a hotel within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located at Gurney Drive, the 37-storey hotel is owned by Plenitude Berhad, a Malaysian public limited firm listed in Bursa Malaysia, the country's main stock exchange.

The Maritime, Penang

The Maritime is a SOHO complex at the Jelutong suburb near the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located at Karpal Singh Drive, it consists of two residential skyscrapers, collectively named The Maritime Suites, and The Maritime Piazza, which serves as the retail component of the mixed development. The Maritime Suites consist of Suites A and B, which contains 36 and 40 floors of duplex SOHO suites respectively. Meanwhile, The Maritime Piazza now houses The Maritime Automall, which also includes several al fresco eateries and other retail outlets.

8 Gurney

8 Gurney is a 38-storey condominium within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located at Gurney Drive, it stands at a height of 150 m (490 ft), making it one of the tallest skyscrapers along the coastal road. Completed in 2013, it was built by Pulau Ceria, a subsidiary of CA+ Associates.

Mansion One

Mansion One is a 30-storey skyscraper within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located at Northam Road, the 30-storey building contains 277 suites and 110 hotel rooms, as well as commercial and office spaces. At the time of writing, the skyscraper houses Vouk Hotel and Mansion One Suites and a handful of eateries, including a Starbucks outlet.

MBf Tower

MBf Tower is a commercial skyscraper within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located at Northam Road, the 31-storey building, completed in 1994, is one of the oldest skyscrapers along the coastal street.

BHL Tower

BHL Tower is a commercial skyscraper within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located at Northam Road, the 30-storey building was completed in 1995 and stands at a height of 108 m (354 ft).

Arte S

Arte S is a residential complex within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located at the Gelugor suburb, it consists of a pair of condominiums named Towers A and B. With a height of 170 m (560 ft), Tower B, which was topped out in 2017, is the third tallest skyscraper in Penang.

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