Funding options for pending mega projects here may see a change now that Pakatan Harapan is the Federal Government. There is even a possibility that the proposed Penang Undersea Tunnel will be made toll-free to mirror the pre-election promise of making Penang Bridge toll-free. Incoming Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow ... Read More

Marina Residences, a low density development by Malvest Group at Butterworth Penang. Strategically located between Jalan Kampung Gajah and Butterworth Outer Ring Road, next to Vista Perdana apartment. It's only about 3km away from the upcoming Penang Sentral. This development comprises a 12-storey condominium offering 57 residential units with panoramic of ... Read More

* Article by Freemen * Penang has been having pretty good growth in a market that was supposedly facing a decline last year. Bad news is, they were still affected by the market slowdown last year and has yet to fully recover. Considering the slow market, the government has promised ... Read More

Metropol, a mixed development by Ramana Property at Bandar Perda in Bukit Mertajam. It is located near Jalan Perda Utama roundabout, under 10 minutes drive from Penang bridge. Amenities such as schools, hypermarket, banks, shopping malls and eateries are only a few minutes drive away. This development comprises two 30 ... Read More

We came across these two interesting articles from Rehda and BNM, debating the situation of affordable housing in Malaysia. Read on to find out the story from both sides. REHDA: Overbuilding of affordable housing ‘quite severe’ The overbuilding of affordable housing is “quite severe” as many developers have shifted into ... Read More

Yet another proposed mixed development by Enlight Homes Sdn. Bhd. at Butterworth. Strategically located on an approximately 2-acre land near Jalan Raja Uda, fronting Jalan Ong Yi How. It is within walking distance to Econsave hypermarket, about 20 minutes drive to Penang Bridge. This development comprises a 14-storey commercial building, ... Read More

Check out the latest exclusive aerial video of IKEA Batu Kawan site to see just how much progress has been made. The construction is on track for opening in early next year. The upcoming IKEA store in Batu Kawan, Penang, has achieved an industrialised building system (IBS) score of 92.3, ... Read More

The overall property market is expected to stabilise this year, underpinned by the improving Malaysian economy that had recorded 5.9% GDP growth last year, said Valuation and Property Services Department’s (JPPH) National Property Information Center (Napic) director Md Badrul Hisham Awang. “The property transaction volume and value are expected to ... Read More

* Article by Freemind Works * And yes, it has all got to do with GE14 which is around the corner. To discover how the Malaysia’s 14th General Election affect the property market. Click here. In many of my talks, I always ask the audience through a survey; and the result ... Read More

Premier lifestyle developer Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O) scored three awards at the recent PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Malaysia) 2018. At the black-tie awards ceremony, E&O’s executive apartments, The Tamarind in Seri Tanjung Pinang masterplanned development emerged tops in the Best Condo Development (Penang) category. Receiving the award on behalf ... Read More