Protect Penang’s Heritage buildings for the future generations
by Charles Tan One major reason why Penang looks majestic to many tourists is because it has lots of heritage buildings. Taking photos with these buildings meant a photo which may look like a postcard...
View ArticleDemand from first-time buyers still strong
Photo: My First Home Convention 2016 at Gurney Hotel Instead of blowing their cash on pricey gadgets, young Malaysians are saving up for their first home. While most Gen Y shy away from owning property...
View ArticlePoring over Penang Transport Master Plan
Members of the Penang Transport Council (PTC) have been divided into two working groups to study the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP). Its chairman Chow Kon Yeow said one group would study the...
View ArticleButterworth-Kulim Expressway Interchange Upgrade
The Butterworth-Kulim Expressway Interchange (BKE IC) is one of the busiest junctions on the Mainland, with traffic volumes at the at-grade signalised roundabout as high as 10,000 passenger car units...
View ArticleEco Horizon to buy land in Batu Kawan for RM620m
Eco Horizon Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned unit of Eco World Development Group Bhd, has signed a conditional agreement with Batu Kawan Development Sdn Bhd (BKDSB) to acquire a piece of land in Seberang Prai,...
View ArticleMutiara Jesselton
Mutiara Jesselton, an upcoming affordable housing development by Berjaya Land at Batu Gantong, also known as the parcel 2 of Jesselton Villas. It is just a short drive away from Penang Turf Club and...
View ArticleThe Blooming of Batu Kawan
Batu Kawan, situated at southern part of Seberang Perai is the new branding in the making. A decade ago, it was not a place where people would want to visit. An empty land, it was. However, a makeover...
View ArticleVarious plans to boost property sales
The Penang government has agreed in principle that the 20% surcharge for affordable housing units sold in the northeast district will be reduced to 10%. State Housing, Town and Country Planning...
View ArticleHomestays, a booming business
Homestays, once popular in rural areas, have now become big businesses in towns and cities nationwide. Thousands of homeowners have discovered how to make money with their properties and avoid paying...
View ArticleUPCOMING: Bukit Minyak / TPS Properties Sdn. Bhd.
A newly proposed mixed commercial development by TPS Properties Sdn. Bhd. at Bukit Minyak. It is strategically located along Jalan Bukit Minyak, about 1km away from AEON Big hypermarket. The proposed...
View ArticlePenang state govt mulls rent control to ensure reasonable rental rates
Concern over rising rent in the George Town Heritage Zone has prompted the Penang government to consider reimposing rent controls like the repealed Rent Control Act 1966. Chief Minister said this was...
View ArticleOrange BM
Orange BM, an upcoming commercial development by by Tah Wah Group at Bukit Mertajam. It is strategically located along Jalan Song Ban Kheng, adjacent to Taman Bukit Kecil. This development will...
View ArticleUPCOMING: Sungai Bakap / GUH Realty Sdn. Bhd.
A proposed light industrial development by GUH Holding at Sungai Bakap. It is strategically located next to Valdor Industrial Estate, just a short drive away from Hijauan Valdor housing scheme by Asas...
View ArticleCrescent Dew
Crescent Dew, an upcoming gated and guarded development by UDA Land in Bertam. It is strategically located along Jalan Bertam, adjacent to Sunshine Bertam Shopping Mall. The development will offers...
View ArticleLuminari – A New Pulse of Butterworth
An address that speaks for itself, Luminari which brings the meaning of lighting lamp is positioned to become an iconic landmark that brightens up a prospective future for Harbour Place, Penang....
View ArticleGravitas
Gravitas, an upcoming 21.3-acre mixed development project by UDA Land in Prai, Penang. It strategically located along Jalan Baru, immediately opposite Mydin Hypermarket. The master plan of this...
View ArticlePearl Saujana @ Pearl City
Pearl Saujana, the new addition to Pearl City township development by Tambun Indah. Located next to Raintree Park II, with easy access to choices of learning institutions, supermarkets, shops, and...
View ArticleInterest rates on housing loans likely to be lowered
Interest rates on housing loans offered by some banks will likely be adjusted lower in the coming weeks in tandem with the 25 basis points (bps) cut in the overnight policy rate (OPR). Analysts said...
View ArticlePearl 28 @ Pearl City
Pearl 28, another upcoming launch at Pearl City township by Tambun Indah. It is located next to Pearl Indah 3, less than 5 minutes walk to Pearl City Mall and GEMS International School. This...
View ArticleUPCOMING: Paya Terubong / Patsifit Construction
An upcoming commercial development by Patsifit Construction Sdn. Bhd. at Paya Terubong. It is strategically located along Jalan Paya Terubong, right opposite Eco Terrace housing scheme by Eco World....
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