By burying 700 sandbags along a 250m stretch on Batu Ferringhi, contractors had reshaped the mildly sloping beach that the tourist spot was once famous for. But that beach stretch lasted less than three months before the sea claimed it once more, the waves eating away at the sand. “You ... Read More

A proposed development by Biopolis Energy Sdn. Bhd. in the heart of George Town. It is located along Jalan Hutton, just a stone's throw away from New World Park. The project site is only about 1km, or less than 10 minutes drive to Komtar. This development comprises a 19-storey condominium, featuring ... Read More

The Penang government has filed an appeal against a High Court ruling which denied it leave to pursue a judicial review aimed at reinstating its Penang South Reclamation (PSR) project. In its notice of appeal, state legal advisor Norazmi Mohd Nawawi said they were not satisfied with Justice Wan Ahmad ... Read More

Builders’ associations have urged the domestic trade and cost of living ministry to investigate the steep rise in concrete and cement prices since last month. The Builders Associations from Johor, Melaka, Penang and the Perak Contractors Association said they hoped the matter would get the attention of the ministry and ... Read More

Iconic Regency is a freehold development nestled within the established commercial district and residential neighbourhoods for both local and expatriates in the middle of Sungai Nibong, Penang. Iconic Regency is linked to the Iconic Hotel – 4-star business class hotel and within walking distance of the proposed LRT Station. The ... Read More

There is cautious optimism over the outlook for the Penang property market, in spite of the inevitable headwinds and challenges that lie ahead. Knight Frank Penang executive director Mark Saw says the overall outlook for the Penang market remains relatively positive despite the anticipated global recession, coupled with higher interest ... Read More

The opening of Stonyhurst International School in Straits Quay marks one of the most significant milestones in the over 400-year history of Stonyhurst College, United Kingdom, and in Penang. Built on 4.3 acres of land, Stonyhurst International School boasts state-of-the-art facilities, designed with 21st-century teaching and learning pedagogy in mind. The ... Read More

For many years, Penang has been restricting and controlling developments which are conducted on slope land. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said developments were not allowed on Class Three and Four slopes and if earthworks were necessary, they had to comply with various geotechnical requirements. “We have been doing this for ... Read More

Ari Altitude is an affordable housing project by PTL Alpha Sdn. Bhd. (part of of PTL Properties Sdn. Bhd.) in the matured township of Alma in Bukit Mertajam. Located along Jalan Santuari 3, next to Permatang Sanctuary housing scheme by IJM. It is less that 5 minutes drive to Lotus's and ... Read More

The much-talked about cable car project for Penang Hill is set to become a reality. Chief Minister and Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) chairman Chow Kon Yeow said Hartasuma Sdn Bhd, a homegrown pioneer in the local rail industry, has successfully won the bid for the cable car project. He said ... Read More