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.
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
JKM-registered NGO operated by the Penang Buddhist Association. 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
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