Penang Times Square is a planned urban centre in Georgetown on Penang Island, situated on the land of the former Escoy Smelting Company.

Penang Times Square is located in the heart of Georgetown, along Jalan Dato Keramat. It is easily accessible via Jalan Macalister, Jalan Magazine, Jalan Burma, Jelutong Expressway and many other major roads within Georgetown.

This massive development is divided into four phases where phase one (Birch The Plaza) was opened in October 2009, the second phase (Birch Regency) has been topped out and is expected to open its doors by 2011. At the same time, plans for phase three is a world-class meeting, incentive, conference and exhibition (MICE) centre with a cineplex while phase four is a proposed 352-room four or five-star boutique hotel together with spa facilities. The remaining phases will only begin construction by 2012, is expected to be completed within three years.

The buildings of the three phases will be interlinked with one another by covered bridges and extra wide corridors and beautifully landscaped walkways with sophisticated water features. The entire site will be under 24-hour security surveillance.

One of the construction proposals is the inclusion of a monorail

Monorail

A monorail is a rail-based transportation system based on a single rail, which acts as its sole support and its guideway. The term is also used variously to describe the beam of the system, or the vehicles traveling on such a beam or track...

 station in the shopping centre, in line of a government proposal to connect the east side of the island with the Penang Monorail

Penang Monorail

The Penang Monorail is a proposed monorail line to be constructed under the Ninth Malaysia Plan and Northern Corridor Economic Region . It will be located on Penang Island. Two lines will be built, with possible extensions to Seberang Perai in the future. The 37km system is expected to cost RM 1.6...

service in the near future.

Construction Chronology

Date	Event
2004	Ivory plans Penang Times Square (Formerly known as Escoy Place).
2006	Ivory launches Birch The Plaza (Phase 1) and Birch Regency (Phase 2).
2007	Construction for Phase 1 begins.
October 8, 2008	Widen the road around Phase 1.
October 16, 2008	Electrical power sub-station building located at Phase 4 is in progress.
January 8, 2009	Phase 1 topped out, Phase 2 commenced construction.
March, 2009	OC obtained and Phase 1 opens.
July 9, 2009	The signing Ceremony between Ivory Gleneary Sdn. Bhd. and Suiwah Supermarket & Department Store Sdn. Bhd. makes Sunshine City the anchor tenant for Phase 1.
December 5, 2009	Sunshine City (3F/4F) and SEC More (3F) opens.
February 6, 2010	Grand opening ceremony of Phase 1.
July 10, 2010	Maybank (GF) opens.
Sept 6, 2010	EON Bank (GF) opens.
Nov 26, 2010	Hair Impression (2F) and SOJU Club (GF) opens. Food mall was introduced.
March 9, 2011	Food Gallery (1F) opens.
April 2011	Phase 2 topped out. Basement Car Park in Phase 2 opens for public.
August 2011	Ming Garden (2F) opens.
September 29, 2011	Mr. D.I.Y. (3F) opens.
November 11, 2011	Fullhouse Lifestyle Store & Cafe (GF) opens.
November 30, 2011	Yea Steamboat Restaurant (GF) opens.

Chin Ho Plaza

At the heart of Penang Times Square is a public open plaza, called Urban Square reminiscent of the traditional town square that will be the focus of community gatherings and celebrations. Soon, Urban Square was renamed as Chin Ho Plaza after the entrepreneur and smelter Lee Chin Ho who started the tin smelting at the site and produced the Escoy brand Straits refined tin.

Phase 1: Birch The Plaza

Phase 1 comprises 4 floors of commercial with a total 178 commercial units and 19 floors of residential units. Ample parking bays are available at the multi-level car park on Floor 4A and 4B as well as outdoor parking bays at Chin Ho Plaza.

Sunshine City

Sunshine City commenced business in December 2009. It occupies a total of 110000 sq ft (10,219.3 m²) of retail space, housed on Level 3 and 4. Level 3 would be a lifestyle department store and the supermarket on Level 4.

The outlet could be easily accessible from Jalan Kampung Jawa Baru via a scenic super escalator linking Ground Floor and Fourth Floor and a bubble lift from Jalan Dato Keramat that serves the car park level and the supermarket level. Parking would be free for the first 2 hours as shoppers spend RM30 in the supermarket.

Ming Garden

Ming Garden, one among the largest restaurant on Penang island, is located on Level 2 of the complex. Besides housing several private dining rooms, Ming Garden will also be an ideal venue for wedding reception and corporate functions. With a total of 20000 sq ft of dining space, the restaurant has a capacity to accommodate 100 dining tables and can host events up to 1000 peoples.

Hair Impression Salon & Academy

Located in the second level of Penang Times Square, Hair Impression Salon and Academy is founded by Denny Phang & Pessy Tai, whose credentials are renowned throughout Malaysia. This hair academy is authorized and accredited by the international brand Schwarzkopf Professional from Germany to use the ASK title as it meets the highest standard expected of ASK academies, Academy of Skills and Knowledge.

Food Gallery

The Food Gallery managed by Bali Hai Group with 200 offerings of dishes was opened in Penang Times Square on March 9, 2011. It is one of Penang’s largest food courts with a total of 20 stalls serving up to 200 types of food from over 15 countries as well as Penang’s hawker delights. Some of the main items featured at the Food Gallery include German sausage, Indonesian nasi padang, Japanese sushi & teppanyaki, Chinese herbal soup, Hong Kong dim sum, Mexico burritos, Korean bibimbap, Italian pasta, grilled seafood and more.

This large 40000 sq ft (3,716.1 m²) food court on the 1st floor is easily accessible via an outdoor escalator from the parking lot at the ground floor. Prices are kept affordable for all food items plus there are many varieties to choose from, all served with localized taste and impressively presented. Customers may eat in the comfort of the air-conditioned food court or its open-air section that overlooks Chin Ho Plaza.

Apart from varieties, what makes this Food Gallery special is the focus on hygienic handling and preparation of food under the watchful eyes of the Chef Department. This department will operate a central kitchen to ensure food hygiene is maintained and the quality of food prepared is consistent. Furthermore, it is also able to introduce new cuisine faster to discerning diners.

Visitors, be it local or foreigners must make sure they do not miss out ‘grabbing a bite’ out of Penang’s food haven at Penang Times Square. They can indulge in an array of local and international cuisine where the ambience is comfortable, attractive and grand unlike any other typical food court. The Food Gallery boasts fresh creative interior design that adds to a lively atmosphere. Furthermore, It’s just like walking into a restaurant but there are 20 different ones situated within one large place. What’s most attractive is that patrons have 200 choices of local and international food at reasonable prices starting at only RM4.50.

SOJU Club

SOJU Club is a hot, new nightspot that has just opened at the Penang Times Square. It comprises a club, beer garden and café on the ground floor.

SOJU is the place for music lovers to enjoy the lively performances from the band members whom play a wide repertoire from the latest Top 40 hits, R&B, hip hop, rock, reggae to the hottest Latin tunes. SOJU also boasts a casino-themed interior and a state-of-the-art sound system.

For those who want a quieter place to chill or to chat with new acquaintances, the outdoor beer garden is another winning spot. For those who are entertaining clients with a big appetite, the adjoining café serves not only substantial meals and snacks, but also gelato, gourmet coffee and juices, all priced affordably.

Anchor Tenants

• Sunshine City (4F)
• Ming Garden(2F)
• Food Gallery (1F)
• Tao (1F) - opening soon
• SOJU Club (GF)
• Fullhouse Lifestyle Store & Cafe (GF)
• Yea Japanese Barbeque (GF)

New Tenants

• Mr. D.I.Y. (3F)
• Designer's Touch (2F)
• Ming Garden (2F)
• Tao (1F) - opening soon
• Vanity Concept (1F)
• Smooth Pub & Bistro (GF) - opening soon
• Yea Japanese Barbeque (GF)
• Sweet Home Boutique Cafe (GF)
• Fullhouse Lifestyle Store & Cafe (GF)
• Cheer's Pub & Cafe (GF)

Floor Directory

Basement	Loading Bay
Ground Floor	Commercial
1st Floor	Food Gallery
2nd Floor	Ming Garden
3rd Floor	Mr. D.I.Y.
4th Floor	Sunshine City Supermarket
4A - 4B Floor	Shopper's Car Park
4C - 4D Floor	Residential Car Park
5th Floor	Residential Lobby and Facilities Floor
6th - 25th Floor	Residential Units

Phase 2: Birch Regency

Phase 2 houses 4 floors of commercial with a total 125 commercial units and 19 floors of residential units. There are altogether 341 units of typical condominium units and 18 penthouses. Ample parking bays are available at the multi-level car park on Level 4A and 4B as well as outdoor parking bays in front of shop lots on Ground Level.

Floor Directory

Basement 1 and Basement 2	Shopper's Car Park
Ground - 3rd Floor	Commercial
4th Floor, 4A - 4B Floor	Shopper's Car Park
4C - 4E Floor	Residential Car Park
5th Floor	Residential Lobby and Facilities Floor
6th - 25th Floor	Residential Units