A glimpse of the Penang General Post Office housed within the Bangunan Tuanku Syed Putra (literally, Building of Tuanku Syed Putra) at Downing Street, George Town.
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The Old Hilltop Post Office
One of the oldest post offices and the highest one in Penang. This post office is the only one atop the Penang Hill and has been serving the residents up there for a long time.
George Town Street View: DOWNING STREET
Named after the famous Downing Street in London, the British built their government offices on this street in George Town, Penang during the colonial era. It is one of the oldest and historical streets in George Town and currently houses the state post office and the HSBC bank.
Penang Isle: General Post Office (Bangunan Tuanku Syed Putra)
The Penang General Post Office is located within the Bangunan Tuanku Syed Putra (literally, Building of Tuanku Syed Putra) at Downing Street, George Town. As the first major government office in Penang after the country’s independence, Bangunan Tuanku Syed Putra was named after Tuanku Syed Putra, the Raja of Perlis, who was also the country’s third King during 21 September 1960 to 20 September 1965.
