For many families in George Town and beyond, the question of where to keep property titles, jewellery, or important documents eventually comes up. A drawer at home feels temporary. A bank box feels bound up in banking hours and bureaucracy. A growing number of Penang residents are turning to private facilities offering safe deposit box rental: somewhere secure, discreet, and genuinely accessible to keep what matters. If you're new to the concept, our guide to what a safe deposit box is and how it works is a good place to start.
- No bank account required to rent.
- Open 7 days a week, 10am to 6pm. New registrations by appointment, Mon–Fri.
- Three box sizes from RM420/year, with lower rates on 3 and 5-year plans.
- Base contents insurance up to RM10,000 included as standard.
- Dual-key system: staff never access your box contents alone.
Why people use safe deposit boxes
If you're looking for a safe deposit box in Penang, Legacy Lockers is at 109 Kelawei Road, George Town, open seven days a week. This guide covers what to expect before you visit.
Usually it comes down to one or two things that are too important to leave at home. Property titles, wills, insurance documents, passports, family jewellery — the kind of things that are a real problem to lose and often can't be fully replaced. For a closer look at what's worth storing, see can you store jewellery in a safe deposit box.
A home safe is better than nothing, but it's still in the house. A safe deposit box moves the risk somewhere else entirely, which is the point.
Some families also use a box as neutral ground for documents that belong to more than one person — where it sits matters less than the fact that everyone knows where it is.
What Legacy Lockers offers
Legacy Lockers operates from a purpose-built underground strong room at Amee Philips Building, 109 Kelawei Road, George Town. All boxes use a dual-key system (your key plus a staff key), CCTV monitoring, and include base contents insurance up to RM10,000. Open seven days a week, 10am to 6pm, no bank account required. For what to actually put in one, see what to store in a safe deposit box.
Access at Legacy Lockers
Legacy Lockers is at Amee Philips Building, 109 Kelawei Road, George Town, directly in front of Gurney Paragon Mall. Open seven days a week, 10am to 6pm, closed on select public holidays.
First-time registrations are by appointment, Monday to Friday, 10am to 5:30pm. After that, you can come in any time during opening hours without booking.
Sizes and pricing
Three sizes, with lower annual rates on longer plans.
| Size | Dimensions | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 5″ × 5″ × 24″ | RM420/yr* | RM400/yr* | RM380/yr* |
| Medium | 5″ × 10″ × 24″ | RM720/yr* | RM700/yr* | RM680/yr* |
| Large | 10″ × 10″ × 24″ | RM1,050/yr* | RM1,000/yr* | RM980/yr* |
*Annual rates per box. Subject to Service Tax at the prevailing rate. A refundable deposit and one-time agreement stamping fee apply at prevailing rates. Every box includes base contents insurance up to RM10,000.
Small fits a stack of documents and a few pieces of jewellery. Medium works for a larger collection or a mix of valuables. Large suits families storing heirlooms, bullion, or documents across multiple people.
How it compares to a bank box
The main practical differences: no bank account required, and open seven days a week rather than just weekday banking hours. If you already bank somewhere and their box suits you, that works too. If you'd rather keep it separate, or access on a weekend, a private facility makes more sense.
Frequently asked questions
No. Legacy Lockers does not require renters to hold a bank account, unlike most bank-issued safe deposit boxes in Malaysia.
Amee Philips Building, 109 Kelawei Road, George Town, Penang, directly in front of Gurney Paragon Mall.
Open seven days a week, 10am to 6pm, except select public holidays. New registrations require an appointment, Monday to Friday, 10am to 5:30pm.
Yes. Every box includes base contents insurance of up to RM10,000 as standard.
No. Access requires both a staff key and your own key. Neither works alone, so staff cannot open your box without you present.
Related Reading
What to Store in a Safe Deposit Box: A Complete List
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