The former residence of the late Tunku Abdul Rahman in Pulau Tikus was put on the market for RM62 million, making it the most expensive listing to date!
Photo via Malay Mail
According to the New Straits Times, the six-bedroom double-storey residence with an annexed servants’ quarters has been listed for sale on several property portals, including international listings.
The Star reported that family members of our first Prime Minister sold the property to a private company more than a decade ago and are now the current owners.
Photo via Penang Property Angel
However, Penang Chief Minister, Chow Kon Yeow is urging the federal government to take note of the sale of the property as he said the residence is a national treasure that should be preserved.
Chow said that the government will look into the matter and gather more information.
Penang Malaysia Association (Pemenang) president, Tan Sri Mohd Yussof Latiff said the same, calling for the federal government to act and convert it into a gallery dedicated to Tunku Abdul Rahman, who is also one of Malaysia’s founding fathers.
Photo via Penang Property Angel
Heritage activist, Khoo Salma Nasution said that the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has the authority to protect the mansion by invoking the Penang Heritage Enactment 2011, and according to her, the local council has the right to gazette the house as a heritage building.
What do you guys think? Should the house be turned into a Tunku Abdul Rahman gallery?
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
