Penang - The Skyscraper Center

Penang, Malaysia © Christopher Harriot

Facts

# of 150m+ buildings

5 Completed • 0 Under Construction

First 150m+ Building

Menara KOMTAR (1985)

Tallest Building

Menara KOMTAR (232 m)

Rankings

by no. of 150m+ completed buildings

125

Tallest City in

the World

74

Tallest City in

Asia

2

Tallest City in

Malaysia

Buildings

Rank	Name	Height
1	Menara KOMTAR	231.7 m / 760 ft
2	Arte S Tower 1	186 m / 610 ft
3	Gurney Paragon East Tower	155 m / 509 ft
4	Gurney Paragon West Tower	155 m / 509 ft
5	Skyview Residence	150 m / 492 ft
6	The Terraces Penang	142 m / 466 ft
7	Arte S Tower 2	125.1 m / 410 ft
8	MBf Tower	111.1 m / 365 ft
9	Menara UMNO	93.5 m / 307 ft
10	Light City Office & Hotel Tower	- m / - ft

Building Completions Timeline

Penang CTBUH Members

Logo	Name	City	Level	# of 150m+ buildings	Fields Of Expertise ACAD: Academic / University ARCH: Architecture BACS: Building Automation Control Systems BMNT: Building Maintenance CIV: Civil Engineering COMP: Computers / IT / Software CON: Construction / Contractor COST: Cost Consulting DEV: Developer ENGO: Engineering, Other ENVE: Environmental Engineering ENVP: Environmental Protection FAC: Façade Design / Engineering FIN: Financial Industry FIRE: Fire Engineering GEO: Geotechnic / Foundations HIST: Historical Preservation INSU: Insurance / Risk INTR: Interior Design LAND: Landscape Architecture LEGL: Legal MRKT: Marketing / Sales MATR: Materials / Products / Systems Supplier MEP: Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing NONP: Non-Profit Org. / Assoc. / Gov't OWN: Owner (Buildings, Land) PMNG: Project Management PROP: Property Management RES: Research Institute SEC: Security Consultancy SEIS: Seismic Design STRC: Structural Engineering SURV: Surveying TRAN: Transportation / Urban Infrastructure URB: Urban Design VERC: Vertical Transportation Consultant WIND: Wind Engineering OTHR: Other FACS: Façade Systems VERS: Vertical Transportation Supplier ENGM: Engineering, Multi-discipline
	Arup	Abu Dhabi	Platinum	335	CIV • STRC • WIND • ENVE • PMNG • COST • FAC • FIRE • MEP • VERC

Global News

16 June 2020

In Penang, Building of 16-Story Block Worries Area Residents

Residents of a row of heritage shophouses near Komtar are upset over noise and ground vibrations coming from the site where a 16-story tower is...

Global News

09 September 2020

Firms Announced to Design New Sustainable City in Penang South Islands

Ramboll, architect Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Hijjas have been selected by the Penang State Government as winners to design the masterplan for the new...

Global News

11 September 2020

Hotel Franchise Makes Debut in Penang

Courtyard by Marriott has announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Penang—the first Courtyard debut in Malaysia. Located along the bustling Jalan Macalister in the...