RM1.5m facelift for Penang Assembly includes heritage gallery, lactation room and upgraded media area

GEORGE TOWN, November 5 — The Penang State Legislative Assembly has invested RM1.5 million in infrastructure enhancements and upgrades to the building, coinciding with the Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Penang State Legislative Assembly, according to its Speaker, Datuk Seri Law Choo Kiang. Law emphasized the improvements made to both the building's interior and exterior, including a thorough structural assessment detailed in a dilapidation report and roof maintenance.

Notable additions include a specialized lactation room for nursing mothers, alongside enhanced staff rest area amenities for improved comfort and privacy. The State Assembly Building Gallery has been rebranded as 'Warisan Visual Terukir' (Engraved Visual Heritage), featuring exhibits on the history and contributions of Penang State Assemblymen from 1959 to 2026.

The upgrading process also involved the creation of a Special Officers' Room, complete with workstations, printing facilities, and audio-visual equipment, along with upgrades to the State Assembly Meeting Room, now capable of accommodating up to 25 individuals at a time. Furthermore, the media conference area has been upgraded to offer enhanced comfort for journalists covering assembly sessions.

Future upgrades are planned, including improvements to the disabled-friendly toilet near the guardhouse and a renovation of the general storeroom to ensure organized storage of equipment used during assembly proceedings.