UPCOMING: Nibong Tebal / Premier City Land (M) SB.
A proposed development by Premier City Land (M) Sdn. Bhd. at Nibong Tebal. Located on a 10.6 acres land along Jalan Permatang Tok Mahat, next to Taman Seri Emas. This development is only about 5...
View ArticleWorkers’ quarters project in Juru cancelled
Artist’s impressions only. The proposed workers’ quarters project in Juru that was awarded by the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) to Westlite Dormitory (Penang-Juru) Sdn Bhd has been aborted....
View ArticleMake it black and white when renting out your property
The National House Buyers Association (HBA) reminded landlords to be wary of the activities that will be carried out in their premises before renting out their units, reported The Star. HBA honorary...
View ArticleErrant Penang developers may face up to RM250,000 in fines
Developers and consulting engineers found not complying with the requirements of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) may be given compound notices of up to RM250,000 from Sept 1. Public...
View ArticleIdeas and concepts to transform Penang Bay
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow officially launched the Penang Bay International Ideas Competition at Wisma Yeap Chor Ee in George Town today with the hope that the ideas put forth could be tapped by...
View ArticleUPCOMING: Simpang Ampat / JSC Land Development
A proposed new phase of residential development by JSC Land Development Sdn. Bhd. at Taman Perdana in Simpang Ampat. Located on a 6.2 arces land along Jalan Perdana, easily accessible from Butterworth...
View ArticleMutiara Rini affordable housing is being demolished due to safety reason
The Penang government will ensure that only affordable housing units are built on the grounds of a demolished flats in Bandar Jelutong, George Town. State housing, town, country and local government...
View ArticleMinistry to pay compensation for 24 PR1MA projects cancelled
The Housing and Local Government Ministry will pay compensation for the 24 development projects under PR1MA Corporation Malaysia (PR1MA) that have been cancelled, said Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin. She...
View ArticleSITE PROGRESS: Valencia Residence (Aug 2020)
SHOW GALLERY 360 VIRTUAL TOUR [View in FULL SCREEN] About Valencia Residence Affordable yet luxuriously comfortable, Valencia Residence nestled within a friendly neighborhood with a myriad of...
View ArticleVacancy tax to imposed on developers as early as 2021
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is formulating a tax that could be imposed on developers who fail to sell their properties as early as early next year, in an effort to reduce overhang...
View ArticleDanish architecture firm chosen as lead master plan designer for PSI
Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been chosen as the lead master plan designer for the Penang South Island (PSI), which is also known as the Penang South Reclamation (PSR). BIG...
View ArticleSITE PROGRESS: Golden Gateway (Aug 2020)
About Golden Gateway An SME Industrial Park located on a 20.5 acre land at the southeast part of Batu Kawan. Strategically located off Jalan Perusahaan Valdor, just a mere minutes drive to Batu...
View ArticlePenang South Islands – The Winning Design by BIG
BIG, Hijjas and Ramboll are selected as winners of Penang State Government’s international competition to design a masterplan for Penang South Islands. The proposal entitled BiodiverCity, fits into...
View ArticlePenang authorities demand owners take care of abandoned pre-war properties
Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has demanded that owners of abandoned “heritage buildings” or pre-war houses “upkeep their premises” or action will be taken against them, The Star reported. MBPP...
View ArticlePenang ferry services suspended until Aug 26
The iconic Penang ferry services have been suspended until Aug 26, for emergency repair works. A notice was put up near the entrance to the ferry terminal in Weld Quay which stated that the service...
View ArticleUPCOMING: Bayan Lepas / Paramount Solaris Sdn. Bhd.
An upcoming development by Paramount Solaris Sdn. Bhd. at Bayan Lepas. It is strategically located on the Bukit Ayun land next to Jalan Tun Dr. Awang, about 3km away from Penang International Airport....
View ArticleLong-awaited Residential Tenancy Act to be tabled next year
The government is expected to table the much-anticipated Residential Tenancy Act next year to monitor the rental market and protect tenants and house owners. Deputy Housing and Local Government...
View ArticleMPPP introduced ‘Early Commencement Work’ Initiative
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has announced its ‘Early Commencement Work’ initiative for the construction industry involving residential and commercial sectors. MBPP mayor Datuk Yew Tung Seang...
View ArticleSITE PROGRESS: Queens Residences (Aug 2020)
About Queens Residences Luxury waterfront development by Ideal Property Group at Bayan Bay with gross development value (GDV) of RM600mil. This development is located in front of BayStar...
View ArticleGovernment seeks alternative ways to overcome property overhang
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) says it will find alternative ways to overcome the property overhang situation other than imposing a vacancy tax for developers who fail to sell...
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