While no one would know when the COVID-19 will be effectively contained, the pandemic is definitely further dampening the already sluggish property market in Penang since its outbreak in March. To hear some views from industry experts, an email interview was conducted with Ms. Christina Choong (MIEA Penang Branch Chairman) to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the ... Read More

According to the latest announcement from the Ministry of Health, Mukim 12 of Penang's Southwest District will be placed under a conditional movement control order (CMCO) from November 6 to November 19. This will affect several townships within Mukim 12, namely Batu Maung, Bayan Baru, Bayan Lepas (including Free Industrial ... Read More

Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 1.75 per cent as the global economy continues to recover, led by improvements in manufacturing and export activity. In a statement yesterday, the central bank said the OPR decision also came after ... Read More

The Penang government is now seeking public feedback on a replacement of the George Town World Heritage Site Special Area Plan, which is due for a review next year. State Housing, Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said the state was now in the midst of ... Read More

About GEM Residences GEM Residences, a commercial development by Belleview Group at Prai, Penang. It is part of the company's 6 hectares mixed development along Jalan Baru, diagonally opposite Megamall Penang. Next to it will be the upcoming largest mall in the northern region - GEM Mall, the tenant mix include ... Read More

The government has not cancelled Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, instead it is temporarily frozen, the Dewan Rakyat was told yesterday. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the temporary suspension was to allow the ministry to make detailed specifications and improvements to the programme, comprising ... Read More

A proposed residential development by Saluran Melodi Sdn. Bhd. in George Town, Penang. Located on a ~0.6 acre land along Jalan Makloom, adjacent to Subaru Sales and Service Center at Sungai Pinang. It is just. a stone's throw away from the Beacon Executive Suites, about 5 minutes drive to Penang Times Square. The proposed ... Read More

Seven apartments and flats in Bayan Lepas and Batu Maung have reported at least one positive Covid-19 case in their premises, linked to the Bayan cluster. As of today, the cluster has recorded 47 active cases, with seven new cases in the past 24 hours. Bayan Lepas state assemblyman Azrul ... Read More

About Queens Residences Luxury waterfront development by Ideal Property Group at Bayan Bay with gross development value (GDV) of RM600mil. This development is located in front of BayStar Condominium, just stone’s throw away from Queensbay Mall. Find out more about Queens Residences Register your interest here to keep yourself updated with ... Read More

A proposed affordable housing development by Taman Sri Bunga Sdn. Bhd. (a subsidiary of BSG Property) at Tanjung Bungah. Strategically located within upscale neighbourhood along Lorong Sungai Kelian 10, right next to Prince of Wales Island International School. It is only a mere minutes drive to Penang famous tourist belt of Batu ... Read More