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THE HISTORIC CITY OF GEORGE TOWNOn 7th July 2008, George Town was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Founded 200 years ago, the city has an impressive collection of historic buildings representing the cultural heritage of Penang’s various ethnicities: Chinese, Indians, Arabs, Malays, Achehnese, Siamese, Burmese and Europeans.
UNESCO WORLD CULTURAL HERITAGE CITY
Penang State Tourism Development OfficeLevel 53, Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak (KOMTAR),
10503 Penang, Malaysia.Tel: +604-261 9012 or 650 5136
Fax: +604-261 8744Email: [email protected]
www.visitpenang.gov.my
facebook.com/visitpenang
STRICTLY NOT FOR SALE
Penang Global Tourism Sdn Bhd8B, First Floor, The Whiteaways ArcadeLebuh Pantai, 10300 Penang.T: +604-264 3456 F: +604-264 3455website: http://mypenang.gov.my
List of Penang Awards and Recognition
Lonely Planet ranked George Town, Penang 4th in Top 10 Cities to visit
Los Angeles Times listed Penang as one of the 16 Must-Visit Destinations
CNN lists Penang 6th Best Places to Retire Abroad
Condé Nast Traveler magazine named Penang the Top 10 best places in the world to retire by travel
Forbes ranked Penang no. 1 in the Ten Best Budget Travel Destination
The Culture Trip listed Penang as one of the 15 Best Cities in the World for Food
Holiday Lettings UK voted Penang No. 6 in its list of 24 Surprisingly Affordable Places to Chase the Winter Sun
Lonely Planet ranked Penang World’s No. 1 Best Food Destination in 2014
The Guardian listed Penang as Top 15 “World Best Street Art in 2014”
CNNGo voted Penang Assam Laksa as World's No. 7 most delicious foods in 2011
Yahoo Travel ranked Penang No. 8 in 10 Islands to Explore Before You Die in 2011
New York Times ranked Penang as 22nd Must Visit Destination in 2009
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Built in 1903, this is the headquarter of Penang Island City Council. The First World War monument for fallen soldiers is located here.Jalan Padang Kota Lama.
CITY HALL
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Town Hall was previously a social venue for Penang’s elite back in the 1880’s. Its classic colonial elegance was the backdrop for a scene in the popular film, Anna and the King. Also, located nearby is an ornate fountain which was presented to the public by Koh Seang Tat in 1883.Jalan Padang Kota Lama.
TOWN HALL
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The Penang Art Gallery was officially launched in 1964. The gallery showcases outstanding works by local and international artists including those from Japan and Thailand. Dewan Sri Pinang, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah. Opening hours: 9am – 5pmClosed on Sunday and Public Holidays.Call 04-261 3144 Email: [email protected]
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PENANG ART GALLERY
The Esplanade is a seafront promenade bordering an open field where festivals and events are often held. Located along this winding stretch are a War Memorial to fallen soldiers, a hawker food court and the ancient Fort Cornwallis.Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah.
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ESPLANADE
These exquisite 19th century buildings were formerly the Police Court and are now the venue for State Assemblies.Lebuh Light.
STATE ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS
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Almost destroyed in World War II bombing, this building houses a plethora of Penang historic artefacts.Lebuh Farquhar.
PENANG STATE MUSEUM
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TELEPHONIST ASSISTANCE & EMERGENCIESInformation and General Enquiries 102Directory Service 103Emergencies - Police / Ambulance / Fire 999 / 112Civil Defence (Voluntary Rescue) 999Tourist Police Station 04-899 3222Customs Department 04-262 2300Ferry Service - Penang 04-210 2363 - Butterworth 04-310 2377General Post Office 04-261 9222Immigration Department 04-250 3410 / 04-250 3414Penang International Airport 04-252 0252Penang Port Commission 04-263 3211Railway - Penang Booking Office 04-261 0290 - Butterworth (Station) 04-323 7962 - Penang Hill Railway 04-828 8880 / 04-828 8839 / 04-828 8861 / 04-828 8862Rapid Penang 04-238 1212 / 04-238 1313Penang Taxi Drivers Association 04-262 5721TOURIST OFFICES Tourism Malaysia Information Centre 04-261 0058 / Weekdays: 8am – 5pm 04-263 4941Tourism Information Centre 04-262 2093 / 04-642 6981Homestay (Tourism Malaysia) 04-261 9067HOSPITALS Bagan Specialist Centre 04-332 2800General Hospital 04-222 5333Gleneagles Medical Centre 04-222 9111Hospital Seberang Jaya 04-382 7333Island Hospital 04-228 8222Lam Wah Ee Hospital 04-652 8888Loh Guan Lye Specialist Centre 04-238 8888Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital 04-892 3999Pantai Mutiara 04-643 3888Penang Adventist Hospital 04-222 7200Tanjung Medical Centre 04-226 2323KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital 04-548 6688
AIRLINESAir Asia Toll Free: 1 600 85 8888Air Mauritius 03-2142 9161Bayu Air 03-4031 5666 / 03-4031 5777Cathay Pacific 04-261 8397China Airlines 04-228 6227 / 04-228 9227China Southern Airlines 04-227 8878Emirates 03-6207 4999Firefly 04-250 2000 / 04-630 6665Garuda Indonesia 03-2162 2811Lion Air 04-641 4144 / 04-641 5144Malaysia Airlines Toll Free: 1 300 88 3000Malindo Air 04-226 1934Silk Air 04-263 3201Thai Airways International 04-226 6128CONSULATE’S OFFICEAustralia 04-645 8285Austria 04-657 2525 / 04-658 4525 / 04-656 8525Bangladesh 04-262 1085Britain 04-227 5336Canada 04-389 3300China 04-218 9792Denmark 04-284 3445Finland 04-229 4300 / 04-227 7325France 04-642 2611Germany 04-890 5288Hungary 04-644 9937Indonesia 04-227 4686 / 04-226 7412Japan 04-226 3030Netherlands 04-647 3310Norway 04-226 3905Pakistan 04-282 9800 / 04-281 6926Poland [email protected] 04-226 0127 / 04-229 0127Singapore 03-2161 0848South Africa 04-890 9676Sweden & Norway 04-226 3459Thailand 04-226 8029
CITY HOTELSOlive Tree Hotel 04-637 7777Oriental Hotel Penang 04-263 4211Red Rock Hotel 04-226 6060Royal Hotel 04-226 7888Sunway Hotel Georgetown 04-229 9988Summit Hotel Bukit Mertajam 04-538 6666The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences 04-370 7000The Northam All Suite Penang 04-370 1111The Royale Bintang Penang 04-259 8888The Wembley 04-259 8000Tune Hotel Penang 04-227 5807U Hotel 04-658 1000 04-658 1001Vistana Hotel Penang 04-646 8000Vouk Hotel Suites 04-370 8333
BOUTIQUE HOTELS23 Love Lane 04 262 132329 Ceylon Lane 04-655 2591Chong Tian Hotel 04-263 1881Hotel Penaga 04-261 1891Muntri Mews 04-263 5125Noordin Mews 04-263 7125Seven Terraces 04-264 2333The Boutique Residence 04-262 7133Yeng Keng Hotel 04-262 2177
SEBERANG PERAI HOTELSAroma Hotel 04-323 9111Iconic Hotel 04-505 9988Ixora Hotel 04-382 8888Sunway Hotel, Seberang Jaya 04-370 7788Pearl View Hotel 04-398 9888The Light Hotel 04-382 1111
SERVICE APARTMENTSBayu Emas Apartments 013-730 8572Golden View Service Apartments 04-899 1177Sri Sayang Resort Service Apartment 04-881 1113YMCA 04-228 8211YWCA 04-828 1855
• Visitors must possess a national passport or other internationally recognised travel documents such as Certificates of Identity and Emergency Certificates of Affidavits. For further information, visit: www.imi.gov.my.
• Malaysian laws provide the death penalty for drug trafficking. Other prohibited items include pornography, flick knives, broadcast receivers, goods from Israel and dangerous animals. For more information, visit: www.customs.gov.my.
The Historic City of George Town covers an area of 109.38 ha bounded by the Straits of Melaka on the north-eastern cape of Penang Island, Lorong Love (Love Lane) to the north- west and Gat Lebuh Melayu and Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong to the south-west corner. There are more than 1700 historic buildings within this Core Zone aligned on four main streets of Pengkalan Weld, Lebuh Pantai, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling and Lorong Love and several perpendicular streets of Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, Lebuh Light, Lebuh Bishop, Lebuh Gereja, Lebuh China, Lebuh Pasar, Lebuh Chulia, Lebuh Armenian and Lebuh Acheh.
The Core Zone is being protected by 150.04 ha of Buffer Zone (does not include sea buffer), bounded by stretch of sea area around the harbour, Jalan Prangin to the south-west corner and Jalan Transfer to the north-west corner.
FREE Shuttle Bus Serviceby Penang State GovernmentPenang City Hop On Free Central Area Transit (CAT) Shuttle
Route from Jetty to KOMTAR
Rapid Penang hotline: 04-238 1313
Route from KOMTAR to Jetty
Built in 1883, it is the oldest Hindu temple in George Town. It began as a humble Hindu shrine dedicated to Sri Muthu Mariamman. A distinctive feature of the temple is its gopuram with 38 exquisitely carved Hindu deities.Lebuh Queen.
SRI MAHAMARIAMMAN TEMPLE
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SEH TEK TONG CHEAH KONGSI
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This clan temple features classic Chinese architecture with the surprising addition of British lion heads on the temple. The lions symbolise the Straits Chinese loyalty to the British colonial powers. The Cheah Clan is one of the oldest Hokkien clans in Penang. The temple was completed in 1870’s.8, Lebuh Armenian. Open 9am – 5pm daily.
The mosque was founded by Tengku Syed Hussain bin Abdul Rahman Aideed in 1808 for the early Hadhrami Arab settlers. Today, families of the descendants lives in the 19th century bungalows that surround the mosque.Lebuh Acheh.
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Completed in 1906, the temple belongs to the Khoo Kongsi clan. This temple features fine Chinese architecture and craftsmanship. 18, Cannon Square. Open 9am – 5pm daily.
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The ‘Blue Mansion’, former home of tycoon Cheong Fatt Tze, is a famous location for films and television series. 14, Lebuh Leith. Guided tours are available daily at 11am, 1.30pm and 3pm.
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Founded in 1803, the mosque was built to cater to the needs of Indian Muslims from Bengal who travelled to Penang in search of new life and opportunities. It was built on land granted by the East India Company.Lebuh Leith.
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GURNEY DRIVE
Named after Sir Henry Gurney, a High Commissioner of Malaya, this seafront promenade is famous for its open air hawker place and Gurney Plaza, an upscale mall with many international boutiques.
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CLAN JETTIES
Located along the Weld Quay are Penang’s historical clan jetties, home to families of traders, fishermen and dock workers. Built in the 19th century, these traditional houses are built over the sea on stilts and are connected by wooden walkways.Pengkalan Weld.
ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH
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This popular temple is dedicated to Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy. The first foundation was laid in 1728 by Chinese settlers and completed in 1800.Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling.
GODDESS OF MERCY TEMPLE
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A prime example of Teochew architecture, the temple was built in 1855 and moved to its present site in 1870. In 2006, the temple received the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Merit Award for Culture Heritage Conservation. The temple is also known as the Han Jiang Teochew Ancestral Temple.127, Lebuh Chulia.
TEOCHEW TEMPLE
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HAINAN TEMPLE
The temple was founded in 1866 and dedicated to patron saint of seafarers, the goddess Mar Chor. The present building was built in 1895 and restored in 1995. Lebuh Muntri. Open 8am – 8pm daily.
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CAMERA MUSEUM
Camera Museum is located at Lebuh Muntri. It is the first camera museum in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. Camera Museum is divided into four areas - photography exhibition hall, camera exhibition hall, souvenirs area and cafe area. It showcases more than 300 old and new cameras. Public will learn the camera's origin, history and stories here.
49 Lebuh Muntri. Call 04-261 3649 Open 9am – 8pm (daily).
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UPPER PENANG ROAD
A bustling lifestyle enclave comprises of bistros, cafes, local coffee shops, clubs and pubs, restaurants, handicraft and cultural stores, clothing shops, hotels and many more!Jalan Penang.
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The old Protestant Cemetery in George Town was created soon after the British East India Company (EIC) established a settlement in Penang in 1786. It is the final resting place of many important personalities connected to the establishment and early growth of George Town and Penang, including, its founder Francis Light, Governors, officers, EIC officials and merchants.Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah.
GEORGE TOWN'S NORTHAM ROAD PROTESTANT CEMETERY
Built when Captain Francis Light first landed in Penang, this ancient sentinel of George Town, guarded over the island’s cape. Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah.Open 9am – 7pm daily.Foreigner Adult: RM20, Child: RM10MyKad Adult: RM10, Child: RM5(Managed by The Esplanade Park Sdn. Bhd.)
FORT CORNWALLIS
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BEACH HOTELS & RESORTSEQ Feringgi Hotel 04-885 1533Flamingo By The Beach Penang 04-892 7111Four Points by Sheraton 04-890 8808Golden Sands Resort 04-886 1911Hard Rock Hotel Penang 04-881 1711Hotel Sentral Seaview 04-890 9300Jerejak Rainforest Resort 04-658 7111 Lone Pine Hotel 04-886 8686Rainbow Paradise 04-899 9999Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa 04-888 8888CITY HOTELS1926 Heritage Hotel 04-227 1926 Alora Hotel (previously known as B Suite) 04-646 7777Bayview Beach Resort 04-886 1111Bayview Hotel Georgetown 04-263 3161Cititel Express, Penang 04-259 1188Cititel Penang 04-291 1188Container Hotel Penang 04-251 9515 Continental Hotel 04-263 6388Eastern & Oriental Hotel 04-222 2000Eastin Hotel Penang 04-612 1111Evergreen Laurel Hotel 04-226 9988G Hotel Gurney 04-238 0000G Hotel Kelawai 04-219 0000 G Inn 04-210 8333Glow Hotel 04226 0084Goodhope Inn 04-229 0111 Grand Inn 04-250 3288Hotel Equatorial Penang 04-632 7000 Hotel Grand Continental 04-263 6688 Hotel Jen Penang 04-262 2622Hotel Malaysia 04-263 3311 Hotel NEO+ Penang 04-255 1000Hotel Royal 04-226 7888Hotel Sentral Georgetown 04-218 1111Hotel Seri Malaysia 04-642 9452Kimberley Hotel Georgetown 04-263 6688Lebuh Queencity Hotel 04-261 7079Lexis Suites Penang 04-628 2888
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SUN YAT-SEN MEMORIAL CENTRE
Housed within the Penang Philomatic Union after the building was renovated in 2002, the centre is open to those who wish to learn more about Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the revolutionary leader who commonly referred to as the Founding Father of Republican China and his activities in Penang.
65, Jalan Macalister. Open 9am – 5pm daily,closed on Sundays.
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MY CRYSTAL MUSEUM
My Crystal Museum is among world’s largest private collections of natural crystals under one roof showcasing unique and exquisite pieces created and perfected by nature. Visitors will not only treasure the beauty of the natural crystal but also sense the aura and energy from the crystal.
15 Lorong Baru. Open 9.30am – 6.30pm daily. FB: My Crystal Museum. Call O4-226 5682
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UPSIDE DOWN MUSEUM
Imagine yourself a Spider Man here, challenge your visual and balance. The museum is interactive so arm yourself with camera.45 Lebuh Kimberley (GPS: 5.41578, 100.33348)Open 8.45am – 6.30pm on weekdays, 8.45am – 7.30pm on weekend. Call 04-264 2660
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THE TOP
Penang’s newest icon, THE TOP @ Komtar, features the largest indoor theme attractions in the state, including its signature Jurassic Research Center that has over 100 dinosaurs. A one-stop destination for the entire family, it also houses the Rainbows Skywalk and observation deck, offering a 360 degree view of the island.Lebuh Tek Soon. http://thetop.com.my/
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CAMPBELL STREET
Campbell Street is well known for its traditional Chinese medicinal shops, Indian boutiques and other stores selling merchandise. The famous Campbell Street Market, built in 1900 is a place where you could procure fresh fruits, seafood and meats.
Lebuh Campbell.
LITTLE INDIA
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This little quarter of South Indian culture is the place where early Indian immigrants first settled down in Penang. It is the island’s epicentre of Indian music, savoury cuisine, exotic spices and authentic goods.Lebuh Pasar.
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ASIA COMIC CULTURAL MUSEUM
Asia Comic Cultural Museum covered an area of 13,000 sq ft, accommodates 1,500 pieces of masterpieces (both manuscripts and duplicates) and comic-related merchandises by 250 artists from 9 countries and regions in Asia.
Level 2, ICT Mall, Komtar, Lebuh Tek Soon.Call 04-371 5516/04-371 5512www.facebook.com/PACCMuseum
Open 11am – 7pm (Monday – Friday)11am – 9pm (Saturday – Sunday)
Founded in 1801, it is the largest historic mosque in George Town. Designed in Moghul architecture, it features beautiful minarets and domes.14, Jalan Buckingham.
THE PINANG PERANAKAN MANSION
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This old mansion, former home of Kapitan Chung Keng Kwee, showcases over 1,000 antiques and collectibles depicting the life of the Straits Chinese, or Peranakan as they were locally known. The mansion also features Straits Chinese Jewelry Museum showcasing the epitome of Baba Nyonya’s jewelry with exquisite settings and design with an amalgamation of Chinese, Malay, Victorian and Indian compositions. The richly decorated mansion is also a popular filming location for films and television series.
29, Lebuh Gereja. Open 9.30am – 5pm daily.
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TANJONG CITY MARINA
Malaysia’s first inner city marina is open to the public. Spanning 1.6 ha, the marina, formerly known as the Church Street Pier, is adjacent to the Penang ferry terminal.Pengkalan Weld.
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PENANG FERRY SERVICE
Penang Ferry began its operations back in 1920, which is the oldest ferry service in Malaysia. These iconic ferries ply between Seberang Perai, Mainland and Penang Island, carrying both passengers and vehicles.Pengkalan Weld. 33
DARK MANSION - 3D GLOW-IN-THE-DARK MUSEUM
An interactive 3D art museum with a twist, the first of its kind in Malaysia, that showcases astonishing ‘day-to-night’ transition of the exhibits.145-153 Lebuh Kimberley.Open 10am – 6.30pm daily. Call 04-251 9694
George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI)116 & 118, Lebuh Acheh 10200 Penang, MalaysiaOperating hours: 8am – 5.30pm Monday – FridayT: +604 261 6606 F : +604 261 6605E: [email protected] W: www.gtwhi.com.my
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PENANG HOP ON HOP OFF
The double-decker HoHo Bus will take you to some 50 Penang attractions, along its city route and beach route. Operates 9am – 8pm daily at 20-30m intervals. Single trip, 24hr and 48hr tickets are available. Also check for special promotions.Call 04-899 2713. http://www.myhoponhopoff.com/pg
ISLAMIC MUSEUM(SYED AL-ATTAS MANSION)
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Built in 1860, this elegant home was once the proud abode of Syed Mohammad Al-Attas, a prominent Achehnese merchant who was a stalwart supporter of theAchehnese struggle against the Dutch. Today, the home has been converted into an Islamic Museum to educate public on heritage of Penang’s Muslim community. 128, Lebuh Acheh. * Temporarily closed
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WONDERFOOD MUSEUM PENANG
An interactive, informative, creative and fun place that is also mouth-watering with some larger-than-life exhibits of Penang favourites, served within a colonial building.49 Lebuh Pantai.Open 9am – 6pm daily (last admission 5pm). Call 04-251 9095
The 60-feet clock tower, commissioned by the wealthy Cheah Chen Eok, was built in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond
QUEEN VICTORIA MEMORIAL CLOCK TOWER
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Jubilee. Each foot represents a year in the Queen’s reign.Lebuh Light.
The history of the church is as old as Penang itself. It was set up not long after the landing of Francis Light and the arrival of Eurasians from Kedah on the eve of the Feast
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of Assumption. In 1955, it was awarded the status of a Cathedral.Love Lane.
Built between 1817 and 1818, it is said to be the oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia.1, Lebuh Farquhar.
KAPITAN KELING MOSQUE
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Founded in 1801, it is the largest historic mosque in George Town. Designed in Moghul architecture, it features beautiful minarets and domes.Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling.
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PENANG FUN-FILLED WAX MUSEUM
Over 50 celebrity artistes, politicians, sportsmen and royalties have their wax look-alikes displayed here. OKU gets in free.
M Mall 020, Penang Times Square, Jalan Datuk Keramat.Open 10am – 10pm daily. Call 012-390 0050