The annual rate of appreciation for homes has dropped from 12.2% in the fourth quarter of 2012 to 5.9% in the second quarter of 2015, said Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan. The Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister in wrapping up the ministry's debate on Budget 2016 at the committee ... Read More

A recent survey shows Penangites are calling for the government to implement the Bayan Lepas to George Town LRT in the soonest possible time frame to provide respite from the worsening traffic condition on the island. Penangites are already counting the days when they can hop on the LRT to carry ... Read More

Eligible Penangites should start applying for affordable housing because developers may not carry out more of such projects. State Housing Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said the profit margin of affordable housing projects was only about 20% and it was not considered lucrative for developers. “We are grateful to Penang ... Read More

In an effort to improve the accessibility while stimulating the affordable housing development in Penang, the state government has introduced several new measures to ease the current market situation. Increase in household income ceiling With the hope that more applicants will be able to obtain bank loans, the household income ... Read More

The Penang government has finalised the application procedure and criteria for employees with talent and skills in Penang to own affordable housing units in the state. State Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said investPenang proposed that the Selection Process Enhance-ment Committee waive the requirement that ... Read More

Property developer Eco World Development Group Bhd is seeking shareholders’ approval for its multi-million ringgit mixed project in Penang. The company issued a circular to Bursa Malaysia detailing two land parcels totalling 449.64 acres in Batu Kawan, which it is acquiring and plans to develop for a total consideration of ... Read More

The first phase of the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP), involving the construction of the LRT project,” is scheduled to take off in the first half of 2017. State local government, traffic management, and flood mitigation committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow said the design and the alignment of the LRT ... Read More

Malaysia’s airmen may not be getting a new base in Butterworth, Penang, after all — news that will likely bring relief to residents and business operators opposed to the plan from the start. According to a source familiar with the plan, the redevelopment of the new air force base for ... Read More

The Penang state government will allow applicants of affordable housing units to select affordable housing projects in the state, following suggestions from property players for the move. Speaking at a roundtable session during the Fiabci-Penang International Property Conference (PIP) 2015 yesterday, Penang state executive councilor for Housing and Town and ... Read More

Affordable housing in Penang is within reach as 3,396 eligible applicants were offered in the last six months, says state Housing Development Committee chairman, Jagdeep Singh Deo. In stressing this, he said the allegation by a daily newspaper yesterday titled "Cheaper homes out of reach", was not only mischievous but ... Read More