Galeri Melayu Pulau Pinang (Penang Malay Gallery)

Galeri Melayu Pulau Pinang (9 January 2016)


Penang Malay Gallery (GPS: 5.42182, 100.32793), or Galeri Melayu Pulau Pinang, is a cultural museum showcasing the history and culture of the Malays in Penang. Housed at Rumah Teh Bunga on Hutton Lane, it finally opened to the public in December, 2015. The gallery occupies the lower and upper floor of the mansion.

As you explore the Penang Malay Gallery, you are introduced to the history of the Malay settlement of Penang Island. You get to know the early Malay arrivals at various parts of the island and learn who were the pioneers who established the various Malay villages. Different galleries showcases the trading activities, religion, customs, jewellery and way of life of Penang Malays.

The earliest of these Malay pioneers to establish a settlement on Penang Island was Nakhoda Intan, also known as Haji Mohammad Salleh or Raja Nan Intan ibni al-Marhum Tengku Pateh Sebatang, who obtained the consent of the Sultan of Kedah to establish a settlement on the eastern shore of Penang Island around 1730. This settlement developed into the village of Batu Uban. The settlement is said to been expanded all the way to Tanjung Penaga (the location of Fort Point during the time of early British settlement) by his brother, the Nakhoda Kecil.

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Penang Malay Gallery (9 January 2016)


Interpretive boards on the participation of the Penang Malays in politics and administration (9 January 2016)


The Haj Story, Penang Malay Gallery (9 January 2016)


The involvement of the Penang Malays in trading (9 January 2016)


The making of traditional Malay jewellery and adornments (9 January 2016)


The display of tiffin carriers and list of Malay traditional cookies and sweets (9 January 2016)


The dining room of the Floral Tea Mansion (9 January 2016)


The kitchen with traditional utensils at the Floral Tea Mansion (9 January 2016)


The bathroom of the Floral Tea Mansion (9 January 2016)


Early 20th century Malay stage performance and interpretation of eminent entertainers such as P. Ramlee (9 January 2016)


Malay bridal chamber (9 January 2016)

Visiting the Penang Malay Gallery

As of 1 January, 2016, the Penang Malay Gallery is open daily from 10:00 am in the morning until 4:30 pm in the evening. On Fridays it is closed for Friday prayers from 12:00 noon until 2:30 pm. Admittance is free.

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