Penang Buddhist Association Senior Citizens' Home
George Town, Penang
5-storey purpose-built NGO senior home opened 2011 by the Penang Buddhist Association. 300-resident capacity, free lodging for poor seniors aged 60-75 without family.
The JKM register shows a certificate validity period ending on 5 July 2026. The home may have renewed since then - ask to see its current certificate when you enquire.
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About
5-storey purpose-built NGO senior home opened 2011 by the Penang Buddhist Association. 300-resident capacity, free lodging for poor seniors aged 60-75 without family.
Care & services
See amenities list above. Specific clinical capabilities should be confirmed via direct enquiry.
What families should know
NGO home operated by the Penang Buddhist Association; JKM registration not separately published. The 5-storey purpose-built home was opened on 9 January 2011 by the then Chief Minister of Penang, Lim Guan Eng. Capacity 300 residents - one of the largest single NGO senior homes in Malaysia. Free lodging available for accepted residents (poor seniors aged 60-75 without immediate family). Specific JKM registration number not separately published.
Location
71 Jalan Perak, 10150 George Town - established residential and commercial corridor in central Georgetown, walking distance to Komtar and Penang Buddhist Association main premises.
Amenities & services
- ✓NGO (Penang Buddhist Association)
- ✓5-storey purpose-built building
- ✓Opened 9 January 2011
- ✓300 resident capacity (one of the largest in Malaysia)
- ✓Free lodging for accepted residents
- ✓Aged 60-75 priority for poor seniors without family
- ✓Open to all races/religions
- ✓Donation-funded
How we determined this licensing status
JKM-registered as The Penang Buddhist Association Senior Cetizen's Home Care Centre (Kediaman / NGO), cert P/PJB WT 024/2022, valid 06.07.2021 - 05.07.2026, per the official JKM Pusat Jagaan register (retrieved 10 May 2026).
Licensing status can change — licences expire, transfer to new operators, or get renewed under a different legal entity. We cross-reference public sources to be as accurate as possible, but always ask to see the physical certificate during your tour. For JKM, ask for the Perakuan Pendaftaran Pusat Jagaan. For MOH, ask for the CKAPS approval letter.
Operators: email your certificate to hello@seniorlivingmalaysia.org and we will upgrade this listing to a Verified ✓ badge showing the certificate date. While you're at it — one line on cultural fit (halal kitchen, surau, Mandarin-speaking staff, dietary accommodations) helps the families who specifically search for that.
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