History
GAMA was originally founded as the Pulau Pinang Supermarket by Chang Cheng Guan, a Kedah-born entrepreneur who had been impressed by Singapore’s booming retail scene at the time. Launched in 1967, the supermarket was initially located at Penang Road, adjacent to the famous Chowrasta Market.
The supermarket was then relocated in 1980 to its present location at Dato Keramat Road, which was formerly the site of a government gunpowder depot. Concurrently, the supermarket was renamed as GAMA. At the time of its opening, GAMA was the largest shopping centre in Penang.