The Penang State Assembly Building is Penang’s historical state administrative building which is located along Light Street.
Built in the early 19th century, the state assembly building incorporates classical Greek and Palladian architecture, almost resembling the structure of a Greek temple.
At the intersection of Downing Street and Beach Street, George Town.
A random street shot of an old shophouse at Beach Street.
Located at the junction of Beach Street and Downing Street, and originally part of the British Government Offices complex, this Neo-Classical style building now houses the Islamic Council of Penang. The building was constructed in 1907, and is a fine example of colonial architecture commonly found in the heritage zone of George Town.
An old shophouse along Beach Street.
This large multi-purpose auditorium in George Town (at Light Street, near the Esplanade area) was built in the early 1970s and currently serves as a venue for live performances and events.
Many Penang people today may not know that this building was once the Malayan Railway Building (yes, there used to be a railway station on the island). The building currently known as Wisma Kastam houses the state Customs Department. It was formerly the Malayan Railway Building located alongside trading offices and warehouses built in the 20th century.
Back then, the Malayan Railway Building was believed to be the only railway station in the world without a rail. Hence, instead of having platforms or trains, the station had administrative offices, a ticketing booth and a first-class Railways Restaurant with Bar and Grill. Passengers would be buying their tickets (which would include the ferry fees) at the station and then boarded the Railway Ferry Steamers to the mainland to catch the train.
The Marine Customs Complex is located at the Weld Quay area and the complex is right next to the ferry terminal in George Town.