Affordable housing remains a key priority for the Penang state government, which has embarked on 12 affordable housing projects in all five districts of the state, which will see some 22,512 units of affordable housing being delivered within the next 15 years. Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng (pictured) said ... Read More

The SMJK Heng Ee branch in Jalan Sungai Tiram 1 in Bayan Lepas, Penang, will be able to take in 3,000 students once it is ready in 2018. Construction of the RM50mil school project has entered its second phase with a six-storey academic building costing RM20mil. It will have 96 ... Read More

There has been much debate about overcrowded homes, especially given the rise in the number of properties being converted into hostels, whether for students or foreign workers. Those living near such houses would argue that a double-storey terrace house would be unfit for more than eight tenants, at most. Landlords, ... Read More

All major roads and highways in Penang will have dedicated bicycle lanes, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. He said the state government was giving special attention to complete the lanes on these thoroughfares by 2020. He said among the routes where such lanes would be created were from Seri ... Read More

Penang Development Corporation (PDC) has inked a joint venture agreement with two Singapore-based companies to develop a RM1.3bil Business Process Outsourcing Prime (BPO-Prime) Complex in Bayan Baru. The complex will be built on a 2.8ha of land where the PDC office is located currently. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, who ... Read More

Be ready to be spoilt for choices with all the seemingly endless possibilities been offered in Mont Residence at Tanjung Tokong. In this unique offering, security check point will start from guard house. Access cards are needed to access the entrance to lift lobby, access to car park and also ... Read More

by Charles Tan According to Affin Hwang Capital Research, the property market of Penang will continue to be supported by the many major projects driven by public-private partnerships (PPPs). Some of them include the RM27bil Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) as well as a proposal for a RM11.3 billion business ... Read More

Runnymede Bay is a 5 acre seafront development along Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah in Georgetown, Penang. Strategically located next to Menara KWSP, only 5-minutes walking distance from E&O Hotel. The proposed development will feature a mix of hotel and commercial properties, to be completed in two phases: Phase 1: (45-storey mixed ... Read More

The Penang property market had an eventful first quarter, and the positive sentiments and values are expected to sustain, according to Raine & Horne International Zaki + Partners Sdn Bhd director Michael Geh. He attributes the upswing to the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax. “In the first three ... Read More

Kensington Gardens, Parcel 1 of Jesselton Villas consists of freehold bungalow lots are guarded and surrounded by nature-inspired facilities and features. This exclusive development is strategically located within Batu Gantong, next to Penang Turf Club. It is only 5 minutes drive to Youth Park and Botanical Garden and close to all local amenities. The current ... Read More