The Penang government has approved two applications for the construction of foreign workers' dormitories in Teluk Kumbar. State Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman H'ng Mooi Lye said based on the approval that has been certified by the Penang State Planning Committee, an estimated 32,680 foreign workers would ... Read More

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The Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT) has formulated accommodation guidelines to ensure workers’ welfare is safeguarded per the law. In a statement today, it said it has come up with the application procedure guidelines for the provision of Temporary Labour Quarters (TLQ) for 2024 to 2026 and planning guidelines for ... Read More

Klippa Shopping Centre, Ikano Centres’ meeting destination in North Malaysia, is delighted to introduce its “Klippa Kan Kawan” campaign – an open invitation to the Batu Kawan community as well as Penangites, and neighbouring states to join the centre in creating meaningful connections and offering an exciting array of deals ... Read More

The authorities should stop authorising any proposal for a housing project if the developer or management has a poor track record, a real estate specialist suggests. This is to prevent the project from being abandoned once it has begun, according to Sr. Samuel Tan, executive director of KGV International Property ... Read More

Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad (“Alliance Bank” or the “Bank”) and Persada Mentari Sdn Bhd (“PMSB”) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) to encourage sustainable development and living through the ownership of green-certified properties. PMSB, a special purpose vehicle formed by Tanjung Pinang Development Sdn Bhd (TPD), a subsidiary of Eastern ... Read More

The unity government could greenlight an LRT project that would connect Penang island with mainland Seberang Perai, says transport minister Loke Siew Fook. Loke, who is also the DAP secretary-general, said Putrajaya had previously approved an LRT project on the island connecting Bayan Lepas to Komtar in George Town. “But ... Read More

The Foreshore Residence affordable housing project is expected to reach completion by 2026. The development aims to offer 482 affordable housing units ranging in size from 800 to 900sq.ft., along with 321 low-medium cost housing units with a built-up area of 700sq.ft. During the offer letter handover ceremony held at ... Read More

Penang has received a RM200mil allocation to build about 1,000 more People's Housing Project (PPR) units, the highest ever amount ever for the purpose. Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming said the allocation will be divided equally between two projects that would double the number of PPR units in ... Read More

Ikano Centres, a leading retail developer, is delighted to announce the highly anticipated opening of two major additions at Klippa, located in Batu Kawan’s growing township in Penang. Joining the retail line-up is a petrol station, to be operated by Caltex, and mainland Penang’s first Decathlon store which will further ... Read More