The Residency, Penang

The Residency
Seri Mutiara
Interactive map of the The Residency area
General information
TypeOfficial residence
LocationWestern Road, George Town, Penang, Malaysia, George Town, Malaysia
Coordinates5°24′57″N 100°18′25″E / 5.41593°N 100.3069°E / 5.41593; 100.3069
Current tenantsGovernor of Penang
Completed1890 (1890)
Cost$81,173
OwnerPenang state government
Technical details
Grounds8.4 ha (21 acres)
Design and construction
ArchitectMaurice Cameron

The Residency, officially Seri Mutiara, is the official residence of the Governor of Penang. Located at Western Road within downtown George Town, it was originally built in 1890 by British engineer Maurice Cameron as the residence for the British governor of Penang. Following Malaya's independence in 1957, the mansion has continued to serve as the residence for the head of state of Penang.

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