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Application to rent MBPP vacant stalls begins today

Those interested in renting vacant stalls at markets, food courts, and hawker complexes under the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) now have the opportunity to apply through a virtual session on Feb 26. MBPP councillor Tan Soo Siang said the application period will run from Jan 30 until Feb 22. “In ... Read More
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Tropicana Corp sells Courtyard by Marriott Penang to IOI for RM165m

Tropicana Corporation Bhd’s subsidiary, Tropicana Macalister Avenue (Penang) Sdn Bhd, has signed a sale and purchase agreement with IOI PFCC Hotel Sdn Bhd to sell Courtyard by Marriott Penang for RM165 million. The transaction will generate a surplus cash of approximately RM80.8 million for Tropicana, contributing to a reduction in ... Read More
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Equalbase invests RM300mil on first logistics complex in Penang

Equalbase, which specialises in sustainable commercial and industrial logistics developments in Asia, is investing RM300 million for its first carbon-neutral logistics complex in Valdor, Penang. Valdor I, spanning 4.6 hectares and over 600,000 square feet, will achieve over 50 per cent energy efficiency using Equalbase's carbon-cured concrete, reducing carbon dioxide ... Read More
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IJM Perennial Development tops out Penang Waterfront Convention Centre

IJM Perennial Development Sdn Bhd topped-out the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) on Tuesday. PWCC, located in Gelugor, Penang, is set to be completed in 2Q2025, according to a press release dated Jan 23. The Light City is jointly developed by IJM Corporation Bhd and Perennial Holdings Pte Ltd. IJM ... Read More
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SITE PROGRESS: Lucerne Residences (Jan 2024)

About Lucerne Residences The final phase of residential development by Ideal Property Group at Ideal Vision Park in Bayan Lepas. It is just a short drive to Penang International Airport, 10 minutes walking distance to Straits International School. The project will see two blocks of 36-storey skyscrapers featuring a European living concept. It offers 480 ... Read More
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BNM keeps OPR at 3%

In its recent meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia announced the decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3%. The move is in line with the current assessment of the global and domestic economic landscape. Globally, the economy continues to expand, driven by robust ... Read More
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REHDA: Different housing affordability measures needed

The traditional housing affordability measure of median multiple is too conservative, whereas measures of residual income and housing cost burden are more realistic, Rehda Institute shared on Tuesday during a stakeholders' discussion held at Wisma Rehda in Petaling Jaya for an upcoming report titled Affordable Housing II: Closing the Gap ... Read More
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Escalating prices dash homeownership dreams for Malaysian millennials

The aspiration of owning a home, a cornerstone of financial stability and future planning, remains an uphill battle for many Malaysian millennials residing in major cities. The intertwining factors of skyrocketing property prices and an unyielding surge in the cost of living create a formidable barrier, leaving the younger generation, ... Read More
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IJM in talks for two foreign hotels in Light City

IJM Perennial Development Sdn Bhd (IJMPD) is currently negotiating for a China and a US-brand name hotels to operate in the RM4.5bil Light City mixed development project in Penang, says general manager Tan Hun Beng, IJMPD is a joint-venture (JV) company between IJM Corp Bhd and Singapore based Perennial Holdings ... Read More
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Aspen’s latest mixed development Versa inaugurated on Friday

Aspen Group inaugurated its latest project, called Versa, a two-tower residential development and nine commercial units, in Batu Kawan last Friday. Strategically nestled in the freehold township of Batu Kawan, Versa promises residents unparalleled comfort, convenience, and a gratifying lifestyle. Its effortless access to amenities such as IKEA Batu Kawan, Klippa ... Read More