The Ban Hin Lee Bank building is situated in Beach Street, George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
The building was completed in 1938 by Yeap Chor Ee, business magnate, described at the time as the wealthiest man in Penang.
[4] The building was designed by architect, Ung Ban Hoe of Stark and McNeill, construction was carried out by Ang Hooi Sin, and the cost was $200,000.
The doors of the strongroom were imported from England, high-grade cement from Japan, and marble used for the floors.
[2] The four-storey rectangular building, constructed in the Arte Deco style, had a large internal air-well from ground to top floor to provide maximum light and air circulation, and is said to comply with principles of fengshui.