Seri Teratai

Seri Teratai
Seri Teratai is located in George Town
Seri Teratai
Location within George Town
General information
TypeOfficial residence
AddressMacalister Road, 10450 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Town or cityGeorge Town, Penang
CountryMalaysia
Coordinates5°25′24″N 100°18′34″E / 5.423198°N 100.309412°E / 5.423198; 100.309412
Current tenantsChief Minister of Penang
OwnerGovernment of Penang

The Seri Teratai is the official residence of Penang's head of government, the Chief Minister of Penang.[1] It is located in the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. The colonial-era double storey mansion was constructed in the early 20th century.[2][3][4]

Despite the building's status as the official residence of Penang's head of government, the building has been left unoccupied since 2009 due to its dilapidated condition.[2][5][6] This changed in 2019 when Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow moved into the premises on July after assuming office following the historic 14th General Election in 2018.

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  2. ^ a b McIntyre, Ian (25 June 2018). "RM1.2m restoration bill hampers Chow's move into official residence". The Sun.
  3. ^ Opalyn Mok (2 August 2015). "The grand mansions of Penang, a legacy from five European architects". Malay Mail.
  4. ^ Khoo, Su Nin (2007). Streets of George Town, Penang. Penang: Areca Books. ISBN 978-983-9886-00-9.
  5. ^ Othman, Jimadie Shah (8 July 2009). "Anwar selar pihak samakan rumah KM dan Khir Toyo". Malaysiakini.
  6. ^ "Termites force Guan Eng to move out". The Star. 4 July 2009.