Site of the old RAAF Club (Penang Island)

The RAAF Club (or RAAF Centre) came into being in January 1962 when the Royal Australian Air Force assumed responsibility for the facility from the Australian Army who had previously taken it over from the British Army. The Club became the focus for much of the social and sporting life of RAAF families during their stay in Malaysia. It was an integral part of life for us in Penang and will be remembered fondly by all who were lucky enough to have enjoyed a Butterworth posting.

Originally the centre operated as a hostel, with 72 rooms available for accommodation. Primarily, accommodation was for newly arrived families awaiting housing, or families requiring accommodation prior to departure upon returning to Australia (hence the term "Hostel"). In peak times it provided recreational, sporting and general meeting facilities for the over 800 families.

In 2007 the site was under development.

For more info : www.raafschoolpenang.com/raafclub.htm