Penang State Assembly Building, Legislative assembly hall in George Town, Malaysia.
The Penang State Assembly Building features massive white colonnades supporting a large pediment, incorporating elements of classical Greek and Palladian architectural styles.
Built in the 1820s, the structure initially served as part of George Town's Central Police Station, housing the Recorder's and Magistrate's Courts until 1959.
The assembly hosts 40 elected lawmakers who represent constituencies throughout Penang, making decisions that influence the state's development and policies.
The building stands on Light Street within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where visitors can attend public sessions to observe legislative proceedings.
Indian convict laborers constructed this Anglo-Indian classical building, which underwent a substantial transformation in 1959 at a cost of 150,000 dollars.
Location: Penang
Location: George Town
GPS coordinates: 5.41941,100.34313
Latest update: March 15, 2025 13:27
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