Introduction
Named after the second Prime Minister of Malaysia, the circular Kompleks Tun
Abdul Razak building or popularly known as KOMTAR, which was built in 1978, is
one of the most easily recognisable landmarks in Georgetown. Standing at 65
stories and 232 metres high (761 feet), this prominent building houses various
Government departments as well as commercial offices, department stores,
supermarkets, shops and restaurants.
Besides that, this complex also contains theatres, squash courts and a geodesic
dome which serves as a multi-purpose hall. KOMTAR is a focal point for business,
meetings and conventions, shows and sports events. The Penang Tour Guide
Association can also be found here, at the Tourist information Centre at Level
3.
If you happen to be there, do visit the observation floor located on the 55th
floor. There, one can have a breathtaking view of the city and Gunung Jerai in
Kedah.
Travel Advice
KOMTAR also happens to be one of the main bus stops in Georgetown. Nearly all
busses that pass through the city will make a stop here. So its a great place to
use as a meeting point if you travel in groups.
For more information, please contact:
Penang Tourist Centre
Penang Port Commission Building
(Ground Floor Arcade)
Pesara King Edward
10300 Pulau Pinang
Tel: +604-2616663
Opening Hours: Mondays through Thursdays, from 8.30am to 4.30pm (Lunch break
from 1pm to 2pm). Fridays from 8.30am to 4.30pm (Lunch from 12.30pm to 2.30pm)
OR
Penang Tourism Action Council
56th Floor, KOMTAR
10000 Penang
Tel : +604-262 0202
Fax : +604-263 1020
Email :
enquiry@tourismpenang.gov.my
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By Bus
Express buses ply the route from Penang to / from Kuala Lumpur and major cities
in the country. Please visit (http://www.plusliner.com/) for more info. The main
bus terminal in Penang is located next to the Ferry Terminal.
By Taxi
To get to Penang Island, long distance taxi service can be hired at Weld Quay,
Penang. Tel: +604-2625721.
By Plane
Daily flights via Malaysia Airlines (www.malaysiaairlines.com, tel:1 300 88 3000
) and AirAsia (www.airasia.com, tel: 1-300-88 9933) to / from Penang to major
cities in Malaysia. Penang's Bayan lepas International Airport is roughly 20km
(45-minnute drive) from the Georgetown city centre.
By Rail
You can take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, where it stops at the Penang
Railway Station, close to the ferry terminal. For more information, visit
www.ktmb.com.my or call their call centre at +603-22671200.
By Boat
Ferries can be boarded at Butterworth, in the mainland portion of Penang. Among
Ferry Services available are:
Langkawi Ferry Services (Tel: +604-2643088
Ekspress Bahagia (Tel: +604-2636255)
From the Ferry Terminal you can easily get a taxi ride into Georgetown city
centre.
Located at Jalan Penang, in the heart of Georgetown City, KOMTAR is accessible
from Jalan MacAlister, Jalan Magazine, Jalan Gurdwara and Jalan Dato' Keramat.
All public buses congregate at KOMTAR so you can basically take any bus to come
here and to go anywhere.
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