The Tun Abdul Razak Complex, colloquially known by its Malay acronym KOMTAR, formerly known as the Penang New Urban Center and the Central Area Redevelopment Plan for Penang, is a complex located in the city of George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The complex comprises retail outlets, a transportation hub, and a skyscraper, containing the administrative offices of the Penang state government. It was named after Abdul Razak Hussein, the second Prime Minister of Malaysia, who officiated the construction of the complex. The tower is the nineteenth-tallest building in Malaysia, behind the MAS Annex in Kuala Lumpur. Upon topping out, the Komtar Tower was the tallest skyscraper in Southeast Asia, a position it held briefly until it was surpassed by Singapore's One Raffles Place in 1986.
St. Xavier's Institution, at Farquhar Street in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, is the oldest Lasallian school in Southeast Asia and one of the Catholic Lasallian schools in Malaysia. While it has a history dating back to 1787, the present-day institution, named after St. Francis Xavier, was only established in 1852.
The SPICE Arena is an indoor arena located at the township of Bayan Baru in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It serves as Penang's main indoor sports centre as well as the preferred venue within the city-state for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE).
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.
The architecture of Penang reflects the 171 years of British presence on the island, coalescing with local, Chinese, Indian, Islamic and other elements to create a unique and distinctive brand of architecture. Along with Malacca, Penang is an architectural gem of Malaysia and Southeast Asia. Unlike Singapore, also a Straits Settlement, where many heritage buildings had to make way for modern skyscrapers and high-rise apartments due to rapid development and acute land scarcity, Penang's architectural heritage has enjoyed a better fate. Penang has one of the largest collections of pre-war buildings in Southeast Asia. This is for the most part due to the Rent Control Act which froze house rental prices for decades, making redevelopment unprofitable. With the repeal of this act in 2000 however, property prices skyrocketed and development has begun to encroach upon these buildings, many of which are in a regrettable state of disrepair. The government in recent years has allocated more funding to finance the restoration of a number of derelict heritage buildings, most notably Suffolk House, City Hall and historic buildings in the old commercial district.
Ayer Itam is a suburb of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Nested within the central valleys of Penang Island, it is located approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) southwest of the city centre. Ayer Itam is one of the well-known places to sample Penang cuisine, and includes a handful of major tourist attractions such as Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple.
Farlim, officially Bandar Baru Air Itam, is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located 6 km (3.7 mi) southwest of the city centre, the township was created in the 1980s. Over the recent decades, Farlim has witnessed rapid development with several residential and commercial developments within the area.
The Penang High Court, founded in 1808, is the birthplace of Malaysia's judiciary system. It is housed inside a Palladian-style building at Light Street, George Town, Penang. To this day, the High Court sits at the top of Penang's hierarchy of courts.
The George Town CBD is the central business district within George Town, the capital city of the state of Penang in Malaysia. As the term implies, the CBD contains the highest concentration of financial and banking services within George Town, serving as the city's financial heart.
Setia V Residences is a residential complex within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located at the city's prime address of Gurney Drive, it consists of a pair of skyscrapers, Tower A and Tower B, with 48 and 32 stories respectively. Tower B has an estimated height of 120.83 m (396.4 ft). Tower A, with a height of 181.24 m (594.6 ft), was the tallest residential skyscraper in Penang; and as of 2021, remains as one of the tallest skyscrapers in George Town.
The Cove is a residential complex within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located at the suburb of Tanjung Bungah, it consists of Towers A, B, C and D.
The Maritime is a SOHO complex within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located at Karpal Singh Drive, it consists of two residential skyscrapers collectively named The Maritime Suites, and The Maritime Piazza, the retail component of the mixed development.
MBf Tower is a commercial skyscraper within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located at Northam Road, the 31-storey building, completed in 1994, is one of the oldest skyscrapers along the coastal street.
BHL Tower is a commercial skyscraper within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located at Northam Road, the 30-storey building was completed in 1995 and stands at a height of 108 m (354 ft).
