The Residency, Penang
| The Residency | |
|---|---|
Seri Mutiara | |
| General information | |
| Type | Official residence |
| Address | Western Road, George Town, Penang, Malaysia |
| Town or city | George Town |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 5°24′57″N 100°18′25″E / 5.41593°N 100.3069°E |
| Current tenants | Governor of Penang |
| Completed | 1890 |
| Cost | $81,173 |
| Owner | Penang state government |
| Grounds | 8.4 ha (21 acres) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Maurice Cameron |
The Residency, officially Seri Mutiara, is the official residence of the Governor of Penang. Located at Western Road within downtown George Town, it was originally built in 1890 by British engineer Maurice Cameron as the residence for the British governor of Penang. Following Malaya's independence in 1957, the mansion has continued to serve as the residence for the head of state of Penang.