Property market remains soft in 2020, sees better outlook on affordable...
The property market remains soft this year. This is despite the cautious optimism towards the nation’s projected gradual economic recovery, with the resumption of market activity under the recovery...
View ArticleSITE PROGRESS: The Amarene (Dec 2020)
About The Amarene Part of Ideal Vision Park development by Ideal Homes in Bayan Lepas, Penang. This development is strategically located along Jalan Tun Dr. Awang, adjacent to Tree Sparina...
View ArticleUPCOMING: Simpang Ampat / Benway Development Sdn. Bhd.
Yet another development proposed by Benway Development Sdn. Bhd. Southern Seberang Perai. Located on a 1.34-acre land along Jalan Sri Tambun 1, about 500 meters away from Bukit Tambun Toll Plaza. It...
View ArticleBecoming a smart city the best bet for George Town
Established as an entrepôt in 1786 by the East India Company’s Francis Light, George Town was the first British settlement in Southeast Asia. Today, it is the capital of Penang. The city of George...
View ArticleIvory Properties buys Copthorne Orchid Hotel for RM75m cash
Ivory Properties Group Bhd has acquired Copthorne Orchid Hotel & Resort in Penang for RM75 million cash to expand its land bank and strengthen its foothold in the property market there. The hotel...
View ArticlePenang’s car ferry service to cease on Dec 31, will only carry pedestrians,...
Penang’s iconic ferries are going to be retired on Dec 31. They will be replaced by “fast ferries” similar to the ones used in Langkawi from Jan 1. With this move, commuters using cars to travel...
View ArticleGarden Villas II @ Jesselton Hills
Garden Villas II is the second phase of the prestigious residential enclave also known as Jasa Ria within Jesselton Hills, comprising 64 units of 2-storey semi-detached and 2 units of limited-edition...
View ArticleMBPP appoints independent checker to conduct TIA
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has appointed an independent checker to carry out the Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) for developers in the Penang island. According to MBBP mayor Datuk Yew Tung...
View ArticlePenang ferries to stay, says Finance Minister
Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz says the government will ensure that Penang’s iconic ferries will remain in service for now. He told the Dewan Rakyat today the RM30 million allocated by the...
View ArticleUPCOMING: Sungai Ara / Kewira Jaya Sdn. Bhd.
Newly proposed luxury landed residence at Sungai Ara by Kewira Jaya Sdn. Bhd. (a subsidiary of S P Setia Bhd.). It will be located along Changkat Sungai Ara 6, adjacent to Setia Pinnacle condominium...
View ArticleAnggun Residences
Anggun Residences, a high-rise residential development by PE Development (Penang) Sdn. Bhd at Batu Kawan. Strategically located next to Design Village, less than 2 minutes drive to the IKEA and...
View ArticleSITE PROGRESS: Metropol (Dec 2020)
About Metropol A mixed development by Ramana Property at Bandar Perda in Bukit Mertajam. It is located near Jalan Perda Utama roundabout, featuring less than 10 minutes drive from Penang bridge....
View ArticlePenang makes it compulsory for developers to install fibre optic...
The Penang state exco has approved a requirement for developers to install fibre optic telecommunications infrastructure in new development projects, said state exco Zairil Khir Johari. The...
View ArticleGurney Wharf to start work in 2Q 2021, to be completed by end of 2023
The development of Gurney Drive’s foreshore will be completed by the end of 2023, which will see features such as water gardens, an artificial beach and a coastal grove created on reclaimed land by...
View ArticleNo plan to cancel undersea tunnel project as of now
For illustration only The Penang state government has no plans to call off the controversial undersea tunnel project, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. The Penang lawmaker said the state has...
View ArticleAFFORDABLE: Balik Pulau / Prisma Bumiraya Sdn. Bhd.
Another affordable housing (Type A & B) by Prisma Bumiraya Sdn. Bhd. at Balik Pulau in Penang Island. The project is located on a 2.5-acres land along Jalan Sungai Rusa, about 3km north of...
View ArticleGet your dream home at M Vista with only RM11
M Vista @ Southbay virtual tour Get your dream home at M Vista in Penang Island with only RM11 booking fee. Plus, it also comes with free SPA and loan legal fees. Grab a unit now before it’s gone! This...
View ArticleMuze @ PICC engages Simon Electric for smart home system
Hunza Properties Berhad and Simon Electric yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to commemorate a project that has been awarded to the latter for the deployment and provision of Smart...
View ArticleFibre optic system a must for new buildings in Penang
Penang has emerged as the first state to enforce the installation of fibre optic communication infrastructure as a basic utility equivalent to water and electricity supplies. State public works,...
View ArticleIt’s official, Penang’s iconic ferries will be replaced by speedboat from 1 Jan
Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong confirmed today that Penang would have to bid adieu to its old ferries, despite a promise made by Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz in the Dewan Rakyat. The ferries...
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