360-degree panoramic view of Penang, from Komtar, a 60-storey office block in Penang. It's refreshing to see that the old world charm of the island has been retained despite the rapid development of the city over the years. Quaint old buildings such as these have been carefully preserved for future generations to see and enjoy. Visitors too come here to experience what it was like in the old British colonial days and at the same time enjoy the comforts of the many luxury beach resorts and city hotels on the island.