If you feel that Penang, especially the island, is getting crowded you are absolutely right. According to the Department of Statistics, the level of urbanisation in Penang at 90.8 per cent is among the highest after Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Selangor. The population density of the northern state is also ... Read More

Eastern and Oriental Bhd (E&O) is set to launch its latest project Amaris Terraces By-The-Sea at its Seri Tanjung Pinang development in Penang this November, pending the completion of the project’s show unit. “We are calling this project Amaris Terraces By-The-Sea because some of the units are literally by the ... Read More

The state government has increased the development density to 128 units per acre up from 87 units per acre as part of measures to cushion the unfavorable economic impact on developers and to lower prices for residential units. Penang Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh said units ... Read More

Following the unveiling of Penang Transport Master Plan, developers are eyeing for opportunities near LRT stations. This is particularly obvious in Sungai Nibong where there were at least 7 projects proposed by 6 developers in the past 12 months, with the exception that there is still no official plan submitted by ... Read More

Response has been overwhelming for Eco World Development Group Bhd’s mixed residential-commercial Eco Bloom project in Simpang Ampat, Penang. A good portion of its stylish residences has been snapped up, with many drawn to the unique concept, excellent location, attractive pricing and promise of quality. If you have been eyeing ... Read More

Malaysia’s biggest outlet mall, Design Village, will open its doors from November to offer a selection of items at lowered prices. The outlet mall, located within the newly-developed township of Bandar Cassia in Batu Kawan, is the first in the northern region. Built on a 24-acre tropical garden, the mall ... Read More

Budget 2017 that was announced today did not provide measures to shore up the property market or to help the bulk of potential homebuyers to own homes. Heritage Shield Real Estate Sdn Bhd CEO and immediate past president of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents K Soma Sundram said Budget ... Read More

For housing, the following was announced to enhance first home buyers’ affordability: Financing will be easier and more accessible to buyers with total loan of up to 90% to 100% with loan rejection rate to be reduced drastically. For example, applicants with monthly income of RM3,000 now eligible for loan ... Read More

People strolling along Gurney Drive are getting a respite from the muddy water that used to come up the shoreline. A perimeter rock bund of the reclamation work going on off the coast has helped keep the murky water away, providing a jade-green seaview at high tide now. A spokesman ... Read More

Higher withdrawals from retirement funds and stamp duty exemptions are among measures for first-time home buyers likely to be announced in Budget 2017. CH Williams Talhar & Wong managing director Foo Gee Jen (pix) said a 100% stamp duty exemption would help first-time home buyers as it could result in ... Read More