Our chosen site is an amalgamation of 3 lots. It is currently occupied by the Bangunan Mara, a parking lot, a small undeveloped lot and a few single-storey shoplots. It is bound by 3 roads, namely Jalan Masjid Abidin, Jalan Sultan Zainal Abidin and Jalan Tok Lam. It is located adjacent to the compound of Istana Maziah, as well as within wallking distance of Pasar Payang, Dataran Shahbandar and Chinatown.