Seri Teratai

Seri Teratai, Macalister Road, George Town (18 February 2013)


Seri Teratai is the name of the official residence of the Chief Minister of Penang. Built in 1926, it is located along a leafy section of Macalister Road, across from St George's Girls School.

Seri Teratai was previously called Rumah Tetamu, and was renamed following the renovation works conducted during the term of former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. Seri Teratai was the venue of the Chinese New Year Open House hosted by Mr Lim in 2009. Mr Lim stayed in the house for a short period before moving to his present residence on Pinhorn Road. This is due to termite infestation at Seri Teratai, and the repairs to make the home habitable is deemed too costly.

Seri Teratai, the Chief Minister's Official Residence (18 February 2013)

Updates on Sri Teratai

27 July, 2018
The Star reports that it will take a some time before Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow can move into his official residence. Until then, he will have to continue commuting from his home in Balik Pulau.

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Seri Teratai entrance (2 December 2008)

Getting there

The only practical way to reach Seri Teratai is by car. Go along the one-way Macalister Road from Jalan Utama, and the house is located on the left side of the road after Disted College.

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