Newly appointed Penang Chief Minister (CM) Chow Kon Yeow is not an unfamiliar face in the state. When Lim Guan Eng who is now the country’s Finance Minister, was the CM, Chow had held the Local Government, Traffic Management and Flood Mitigation portfolio for two terms. He is now chairman of the ... Read More

A newly proposed affordable housing develoment by Ideal Homes Properties Sdn. Bhd. at Balik Pulau, Penang. It is located near the west coast of Penang Island, adjacent to Prestige III housing scheme by PLB Homes. Driving to Balik Pulau town centre will take approximately 10 minutes, under 35 minutes to ... Read More

Desa Ara Permai, a freehold mixed development by Kuntum Bina Sdn. Bhd. (a subsidiary of Oriental Max Group) at Ara Kuda in Northern Seberang Perai.  Located along Jalan Ara Kuda, adjacent to MARA Institute (IKM). It is only 1km away from Penang-Kedah border, about 13km to Kulim Hi-tech Park, and less than ... Read More

The state government will ensure that development in each district is enjoyed by the people, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. Chow said for that purpose, he suggested that a special master plan for each district be developed especially the southwest district. According to him, the state government does not ... Read More

A proposed low density residential development by Urban Hue Development Sdn. Bhd. at Tanjung Tokong. Located along Jalan Bunga Hinai, right opposite of Desa Bella Apartment. It is only just a mere minutes drive to Straits Quay Marina Mall at Seri Tanjung Pinang, and walking distance to Hun Bin Primary ... Read More

Penang government is planning to re-introduce the Rent-to-Own (RTO) scheme to assist the low income group to own houses in the state. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the matter has been raised in the first state executive council's meeting recently and three housing projects have been identified as "suitable" ... Read More

After a three year delay, Penang’s first 1Malaysia Peoples’ Home (PR1MA) project will begin construction by the end of this year. State Local Government, Housing and Urban and Rural Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said the project had been given the green light by the Penang Island City Council ... Read More

Penang Chief Minister, Chow Kon Yeow is targeting for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) project under Penang Transport Master Plan to begin during his tenure. Chow said the LRT project would take a longer time to complete in Penang but he hoped to see the project commence within five years ... Read More

Jelutong Villa, a small residential development by BTK Land Sdn. Bhd. at Bukit Dumbar, Penang. Located off Jalan Faraday, just a short drive to Tesco Hypermarket and Udini Square. Neighboring communities include Sinar Bukit Dumbar Aparment, Bukit Dumbar Residence and Edge 360 Condominium. This development features 8 units of 3-storey bungalow and ... Read More

A proposed mixed development by Era Alpha Buildings Sdn. Bhd. at Tasek Gelugor. Located on an approximately 5-acre land along Jalan Permatang Manggis, about 1km away from Tasek Gelugor KTM Stesen. It is only about 25 minutes drive to Penang Bridge and Butterworth town centre. This development comprises 17 units ... Read More