The City Hall of Penang is a fine example of admirable British Colonial
architecture that still exists in Malaysia. A typical British Palladian
architectural style building built in 1903, Old City Hall has been listed since
1982 as a national monument under the Antiquities Act 1976.
Currently, it houses the Municipal Council of Penang Island. The majestic
City Hall is the jewel in the Municipal Council’s crown. The Council Chamber,
where the 24 Municipal Councillors regularly convene, is located on the ground
floor. The small monument you see on the Esplanade is the Cenotaph, a memorial
to victims of World War 1.
Admission: Free Opening Hours: 8.00am - 4.15pm (Monday - Friday)
8.00am - 12.45pm (Saturday) Location: Jalan Padang Kota Lama, 10200 Penang, Malaysia
