The Penang state government has yet to obtain approval for the construction of the light rail transit (LRT) and Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) project, chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said today. He was responding to a news report by The Star, which had quoted unnamed sources claiming that both projects ... Read More

UPDATE: Penang state government has clarified that no approval for the construction of the light rail transit (LRT) and Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) project yet.  The Star learnt that the PIL has received approval from the Depart­ment of Environment – the federal regulator overseeing the Environ­mental Impact Assessment ... Read More

Seberang Prai Municipal Council (MPSP) is taking another step to achieve the state’s vision of becoming a smart city by implementing Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve issues. MPSP president Datuk Rozali Mohamud said the programme was a collaborative effort with Intel Microelectronics (M) Sdn Bhd ... Read More

Penang is mulling to compel low-cost (LC) and low medium-cost (LMC) unit owners to sell their properties back to the state if they were moving to higher-end properties. State Housing, Town, Country Planning and Local Government Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said the move would help to reduce the burden ... Read More

A proposed residential development by Suria Permas Sdn. Bhd. at Bayan Lepas. Located on a small plot of land measuring approximately 1.3-acre along Jalan Tun Dr. Awang, just a stone's throw away from Ideal Vision Park development scheme. Neighboring communities include South Homes, The Clovers, Tree Sparina, and the upcoming ... Read More

Sanbumi Holdings Bhd has, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Sanbumi Sawmill Sdn Bhd, entered into a joint venture agreement with Iconic Development Sdn Bhd to construct and develop a RM127 million commercial development project called Iconic Point, located in Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai Selatan. The project will be developed on a ... Read More

A big data system is needed to solve property overhang issue in Malaysia, Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said, adding that such a system will be a 'game changer' for the local property industry. She said the lack of a big data system has hindered the government in ... Read More

Newly-appointed Penang Port Commission (PPC) chairman Jeffrey Chew Gim Eam has in his maiden media conference called for a request for proposal (RFP) for the sunken Tanjung City Marina site adjacent to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal. The Tanjung City Marina is an abandoned marina off Weld Quay located within the ... Read More

Join Jayamas Property for an exclusive preview of MARC Residences & Service Apartment on 6 & 7 April (10AM - 5PM) and be the first to experience the luxury condo at Jalan Song Ban Keng. The event will also feature kids corner and wine service. Light refreshment will be served. Venue:  11, ... Read More

Iconic Point, a joint venture commercial development between Sanbumi Holdings Bhd and Iconic Development Sdn. Bhd. at Simpang Ampat. Strategically located along Ipoh-Butterworth federal road, just a stone's throw away from Pearl City township development by Tambun Indah. It's about 25 minutes drive to both Penang bridges. Intended to replicate ... Read More