Penang City Hall to undergo RM20 million restoration
The iconic City Hall on Jalan Padang Kota Lama is set to undergo significant repair works as part of the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) ongoing conservation initiative to preserve the heritage...
View ArticleEqualbase breaks ground on RM220mil Valdor II warehouse in Penang
Equalbase Development Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based developer specializing in industrial assets, marked the groundbreaking ceremony for Valdor II, a RM220 million multi-storey warehouse project in...
View ArticleBayan Baru welcomes new ‘Harmony Street’ to promote unity and religious harmony
Penang’s latest initiative to promote unity and religious harmony is the newly launched ‘Harmony Street’ in Bayan Baru. Joining a number of similar streets in the state, this vibrant project...
View ArticlePartial lane closure on Tun Dr. LCE Expressway for The Light Interchange works
IJM Land Berhad, the developer behind THE LIGHT project, has announced a partial lane closure on the George Town-bound route of Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu Expressway. The closure is scheduled for two...
View ArticleSITE PROGRESS: Mezzo @ The Light City (Oct 2024)
About Mezzo @ The Light City The first residential project at The Light City – a large-scale 32.76 acre integrated mixed-use waterfront development by IJM Perennial Development in Gelugor, Penang....
View ArticlePROPOSED: 2-Storey terrace houses & shop offices @ Sungai Dua
Proposed mixed development on a 5.7-acre land at Sungai Dua in Butterworth, located along Jalan Sungai Dua Utama 1, near Taman Sungai Dua Utama. It’s approximately 1km from the North-South Expressway...
View ArticlePenang introduces eMOSPlan monitoring system
The Penang government, through PLANMalaysia@Penang (Penang Town and Country Planning Department), has launched a new monitoring system application called the Electronic Monitoring Structure Plan...
View ArticlePenang eyes federal funding for key projects in Budget 2025
Penang is optimistic that two major infrastructure projects—the Juru-Sungai Dua elevated highway and Penang Silicon Design @5km+—will be included in the upcoming Budget 2025. Chief Minister Chow Kon...
View ArticleSTARK Tower
STARK Tower is a 34-storey building featuring 618 luxurious suites and 26 commercial units, the development looks set to be the latest landmark for The Light Waterfront Penang in Gelugor. Situated on...
View ArticleSITE PROGRESS: Sanctuary Suria (Oct 2024)
About Sactuary Suria The 6th phase of residential development at Permatang Sanctuary by IJM in Alma, Bukit Mertajam. Located along Lorong Santuari 25 & 27, adjacent to Sanctuary Court. It is only...
View ArticleEarly completion of Ideal Residency: PR1MA delivers keys to 20 proud homeowners
PR1MA, the affordable housing agency under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), has successfully completed Ideal Residency (Residensi Bukit Gelugor) ahead of its original timeline....
View ArticleIdeal Business Hub
Ideal Business Hub, the latest industrial development located within Penang Technology Park @ Bertam. Spanning 28 acres of freehold land, this project features 88 light industrial factories, offering...
View ArticlePenang’s high-end property prices surge amid strong demand and infrastructure...
High-end property prices in Penang rose by 7% to 10% in 2024 from a year ago, reflecting the steady demand among locals and foreigners. One Asia Property Consultants (Pg) Sdn Bhd executive director...
View ArticleGlobal brands eager to join “Stark in the Sky” for extraordinary nightlife...
After gracing the unveiling ceremony of the scale model of STARK Tower, Penang social development, welfare and non-Islamic religious affairs committee chairman cum Sungai Pinang assemblyman Lim Siew...
View ArticleMalaysia’s property sales surpass RM100 billion in first half of 2024
Malaysia’s property sector saw over RM100 billion in sales in the first half of 2024, exceeding the government’s full-year target. Housing and Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming...
View ArticleIdeal Property Group launches business hub in Penang Technology Park @ Bertam
Dato’ Goh Teng Whoo, COO of Ideal Property Group Real estate developer Ideal Property Group has launched the next phase of its industrial project “Ideal Business Hub“, which has a gross development...
View ArticlePenang LRT construction to start in December
Penang’s Light Rail Transport (LRT) dream will begin to take shape in December with a groundbreaking event, with the first station to be built in Lebuh Macallum. Transport Minister Anthony Loke is...
View ArticleNational Housing Policy to be reviewed to ease household debt
A proposed review of the National Housing Policy will make home ownership more affordable while increasing disposable income, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said the...
View ArticleHBA opposes reintroduction of inheritance tax, citing unfair burden on...
The National House Buyers Association (HBA) has voiced strong opposition to the proposed reintroduction of an inheritance tax in Malaysia’s 2025 Budget. The tax is one of several measures being...
View ArticleSilicon Island: One year of transformation for Penang
One year after the commencement of Silicon Island’s development in September 2023, the project has already demonstrated significant progress and positive outcomes for Penang’s economy, environment,...
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