The Penang government is strongly encouraging tourists to stay at licensed premises over banned short-term rental (STR) accommodations, according to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said Penang has enough facilities, from star-rated hotels to heritage hotels, homestays and service apartments, to accommodate different types of tourists. “We encourage tourists to ... Read More

Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has recently established a guideline that prohibits all forms of short-term rental (STR) accommodation in residential units on the island. The ban, effective immediately, aims to regulate the STR industry and maintain the integrity of residential neighborhoods. Under the new regulation, private residential properties are ... Read More

Bukit Mertajam is set to embrace its first-ever digital library, bringing a new era of knowledge and connectivity to its residents. The Bukit Mertajam Digital Library will be housed in the three-story building of Jit Sin School Union Bukit Mertajam. Renovation works are scheduled to begin soon and are expected to ... Read More

In an update provided by the State Infrastructure and Transport Committee Chairman, Zairil Khir Johari, the construction of the Ayer Itam-Lebuhraya Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu bypass (Package Two) in Penang is progressing well. As reported by TheStar newspaper, the project is currently at 33% completion, with an expected finish ... Read More

Flat dwellers in Penang’s Macallum Street Ghaut will be bidding adieu to some 600 foreigners when they move out to a hostel soon. They will be vacating the Sri Saujana flats in stages. Building manager KS Nirandaran said although the foreigners, who worked at multinational high-tech factories, were well behaved ... Read More

As Penang’s economy recovers and the need for labour intensifies, even RM1.25mil apartments are being converted into workers’ quarters. And their neighbours are unhappy. To buy one, these nearly 2,000 sq ft apartments command RM1.25mil on property websites. To rent, it is RM1,500 to RM2,800 a month, depending on the ... Read More

Premier lifestyle property developer Eastern & Oriental Berhad today announced that its township development project, Andaman Island Phase 1 has attained GreenRE Platinum Provisional Certification under the township category. GreenRE was formed by Malaysia's Real Estate and Housing Developers Association ("REHDA") in 2003 to promote sustainability in Malaysia's property sector ... Read More

The Gurney Wharf project has been officially renamed as Gurney Bay. The change in name was deemed necessary to better represent the project's location and concept. The decision came after receiving complaints that the original name was not appropriate because there was no wharf or pier at the site. To ... Read More

About Havana Beach Residences Affordable housing development by Ideal Property Group at Bayan Lepas. Strategically located near Jalan Tun Dr. Awang, less than 2km away from Penang International Airport. It is about 5 minutes walking distance to  SMJK Heng Ee (Bayan Baru branch). Find out more about Havana Beach Residences Register your ... Read More

Taman Ara Suria, a mixed-development project undertaken by Pastech Engineering Sdn. Bhd. at Ara Kuda near Tasek Gelugor. It is situated on a generous 16.84-hectare plot of land next to the Penang-Kedah border, across the road from Taman Desa Ara. It benefits from its proximity to the Tasek Gelugor town centre ... Read More