KOMTAR Tower

KOMTAR Tower is the iconic 65-storey landmark in central George Town, Penang, within Timur Laut District. Standing at 232 metres, it is the tallest building in Penang and houses Penang state government offices, retail spaces and the major tourist attraction The Top Penang. Completed in 1986 and named after Tun Abdul Razak, it offers panoramic city views and is a central transport hub for the city.

Visitors can expect a high-rise urban complex with a shopping mall at the base (Komtar Walk/Prangin Mall connection), government offices, and the main tourist zone The Top Penang on the upper floors. The experience centres on the Rainbow Skywalk, a curved glass walkway on level 68, and the Observatory Deck on level 65 offering 360-degree views of George Town, Penang Strait and mainland Seberang Perai. Inside are themed attractions, dining outlets and photo spots.

KOMTAR (Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak) was conceived as an urban renewal project in the 1970s and constructed between 1974 and 1986. Named after Malaysia's second Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak, it was the tallest building in Malaysia upon completion in 1986 and remains the tallest in Penang. It was developed to house state government administration and revitalize central George Town.

KOMTAR is the most recognizable modern landmark of George Town and the administrative centre of the Penang state government. It serves as a symbol of Penang's modern development and a central orientation point within the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site buffer area.