South Korean semiconductor giant, Simmtech Holdings Inc., through its Malaysia-based subsidiary, Sustio Sdn Bhd, has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in the Batu Kawan Industrial Park (BKIP) today. Simmtech Southeast Asia managing director Jeffery Chun said it is the company’s first advanced manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia that is ... Read More

A proposed luxury residential development by Crescent Consortium Sdn. Bhd. at Batu Ferringhi. Located on a 5.8-acres land along Jalan Batu Ferringhi, next to Bayu Ferringhi Condominiums. It is just a short drive to the famous tourist belt of Batu Ferringhi,  about 2km to Uplands International School. This development will see the ... Read More

With just three simple steps, four individuals walked away with their dream homes. They took part in the ‘Vax to Win Campaign’ last year, initiated by Aspen Group to promote Covid-19 vaccination among Malaysians. It required the participants to upload their digital vaccination certificate, answer a few simple questions and create ... Read More

Penang will need to look at the rules and regulations concerning homestay in private condominiums and high-rise apartments, says state executive councillor Yeoh Soon Hin. Admitting that it is a long-standing issue, Yeoh said there is no problem for the units to be used for short-term homestays if they come with ... Read More

Ion Vivace, a serviced residence development by Innoceria Sdn. Bhd. near Batu Kawan. Located along Jalan Perniagaan Vorteks 3, next to the semi-detached shop offices at Vortex Business Park. It is less than 2km from Bukit Tambun Toll Plaza, about 10 minutes drive to Penang 2nd Bridge. This development comprises ... Read More

Skim Saraan Bercagar (SSB) by Cagamas is a type of loan for retired homeowners. Through a reverse mortgage, you can generate cash during retirement without sacrificing homeownership. This allows you to continue staying in your family home without repayment during your lifetime. Retired homeowners can use the monthly payout amount ... Read More

From air touch elevators to extra spacious secondary bedrooms, you will be pleasantly surprised by the unique features of Anggun Residences at Design Village Batu Kawan, most of which supersede your expectations of a home that offers such amazing value. Features for tomorrow’s lifestyle Anggun Residences is meticulously designed with ... Read More

More than 300 squatters in Butterworth will receive free homes from the Penang government valued at RM22.4 million as part of a resettlement project. The residents are part of Kampung Ujong Batu — an old settlement by the mouth of the Perai river, which has about 300 houses and was ... Read More

Penang’s tourism recovery and growth, as well as the livelihoods of everyday Malaysian Hosts, would be gravely affected if the state’s proposed restrictions on high-rise residential short-term rental accommodation (STRA) is implemented, Airbnb warned today. Following more than two years of economic disruption in Penang brought on by the pandemic, ... Read More

The Penang state government will implement the guidelines for prohibiting short-term rentals (homestays). State Housing, Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said he will present the proposal to the state executive council and the state government will announce the details later. "We do not want a ... Read More