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Trams making comeback under RM27bil Penang plan
The possibility of trams plying the streets here again is nearing reality as a consortium has won the bid to carry out the RM27bil Penang Transport Master Plan. Trams, which were a feature in pre-Independence Penang, are among proposals under the PTMP, which includes light rail transit (LRT) lines and ... Read More
Gamuda gets PDP job for Penang project
Gamuda Bhd has been appointed as the Project Delivery Partner (PDP) to oversee and realise certain key components in the RM27bil Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP). Sources told StarBiz that the group has recently received the letter of award from the state government following a state executive councillor meeting, which ... Read More
New Air Itam-Gelugor bypass to cut driving time by half
Driving time from Air Itam to Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway is expected to be slashed by half by 2018 with a new 5.7km bypass. About 70% of the dual carriageway will be elevated and the link provides for 70km/h speed limit. It will begin in Jalan Kampung Pisang, ... Read More
Rules may be relaxed for first-time home buyers
The state government is thinking of allowing developers to sell a certain percentage of affordable units priced between RM200,000 and RM400,000 to buyers who do not meet the financial requirements. Penang Housing, Town, & Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said these buyers were not eligible to be on ... Read More
Penang govt to introduce lower-priced affordable houses
The Penang government will consider introducing additional affordable housing categories into the property market. State housing committee chairman Jagdeep Singh said these units will be priced at between RM120,000 and RM150,000 because purchasers were finding it difficult to secure loans for affordable housing units currently priced between RM200,000 and RM400,000 ... Read More
GST operational issues affecting property developers
Property developers are still faced with operational issues that come with the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), after the consumption tax came into force four months ago. In a forum to address this issues at the recently concluded Fiabci-Penang International Roundtable Property Conference 2015, Ernst & Young ... Read More
UPCOMING: Bukit Mertajam / Asas Dunia Bhd.
A proposed guarded residential development by Asas Dunia Bhd. in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. It is located next to Taman Jernih, only a short drive away from Maju Jaya Business Center. Other neighbouring communities include B Garden, Taman Alma & Taman Permata. This development comprises: 3-storey bungalow (2 units) 3-storey semi-detached, ... Read More
5 things you need to know about strata living in an urban community
We tend to forget the meaning of community living while climbing the career ladder to put food on the table and the kids through private school. Urban Malaysians live in private spaces, outsourcing our community responsibilities to our maids and elected representatives. In fact, we outsource everything outside our own ... Read More
10 Most Popular Projects in July 2015
Ramah Pavilion has again proven to be the busiest affordable housing projects in town with nearly 12,000 views last month. This project has always been in the top 4 since January 2015. Sandiland Foreshore, a newly introduced affordable housing projects in Georgetown has taken the third spot. Ramah Pavilion One ... Read More
Applicants allowed to select affordable housing projects in Penang
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
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