The National House Buyers Association (HBA) has called for a clearer definition of "affordable housing" in Malaysia, stressing that homes priced as high as RM500,000 should not be considered affordable. Datuk Chang Kim Loong, the HBA’s Honorary Secretary-General, stated that true affordable housing must address the needs of households earning ... Read More

The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has proposed constructing a new administration building at Jalan Sungai Dua, near the Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal (TSN). MBPP mayor Datuk A. Rajendran said this during the monthly MBPP meeting at City Hall, attended by MBPP councillors, various heads of department, and other important stakeholders ... Read More

The National House Buyers Association (HBA) has voiced strong opposition to the proposed reintroduction of an inheritance tax in Malaysia’s 2025 Budget. The tax is one of several measures being considered to broaden the country’s tax base and increase government revenue. However, HBA secretary-general Datuk Chang Kim Loong argues that ... Read More

Proposed landed residential development by PPB Properties at Bukit Mertajam. The site is strategically located along Jalan Bukit Tengah, near SJKC Peng Bin. It offers easy access to Jalan Song Ban Kheng and direct connectivity to Jalan Baru, neighboring townships are just a short drive away. This small development features 12 ... Read More

The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) is undertaking four major water supply engineering projects this year to address Penang’s increasing water demand. PBAPP’s chief executive officer K. Pathmanathan, stated that the four priority projects are: Package 12A at the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant (WTP). A 13km x 1.8m pipeline ... Read More

Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) will organise a ‘Program Mesra Pelanggan’ (Meet the Customer Day) on June 30 (Sunday) at Taman Ara Jaya community hall in Ara Kuda, Tasek Gelugor. MBSP mayor Datuk Azhar Arshad said the programme will focus on house owners in Ara Kuda, Tasek Gelugor, Kubang Menerong, ... Read More

The revamped Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, requiring agents and overseas counterparts to register, is now open for applications, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said the latest version of the MM2H programme has three tiers which prospective applicants could apply for, depending ... Read More

Online applications for renting stalls at Penang Island City Council (MBPP) markets, food complexes, and hawker sites for June is now open from June 15 to 23. MBPP councillor Tan Soo Siang stated that applicants who do not register during this period will not be eligible for the online interview session ... Read More

Residents of Kampung Wellesley, a community over 30 years old, are urged to come together to apply for individual grants. Chief Miniser Chow Kon Yeow, who visited the neighbourhood in Sungai Jawi on Saturday, listened to the grant issues faced by the Kampung Wellesley residents. “The 106 lots in the neighborhood ... Read More

Stratified homes, especially older housing schemes lacking water tanks, are being encouraged to apply for installations through local authorities, the Penang Housing Board, or the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP). This initiative was announced by State Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri Sundarajoo Somu during the State Legislative Assembly ... Read More