The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is coming up with a new model of public housing named the Program Residensi Rakyat (PRR), said its minister Nga Kor Ming. He said the PRR would be well-integrated, sustainable and liveable, accommodating quality commercial viability, green spaces, community centre and other ... Read More

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is on the brink of completing the monopole transmission tower project set to transform Penang's energy landscape. The ambitious undertaking involves the installation of an 8.5-kilometer overhead transmission line across state waters, running parallel to the iconic Penang Bridge, slated for completion by end of the year. This ... Read More

The upgrading project of Padang Brown Food Complex, which started in October last year, has now achieved 90% progress and is set to be completed by early April this year. Komtar assemblyman Teh Lai Heng said the expansion of the complex’s roof, the installation of steel columns, and associated structural enhancements ... Read More

At its meeting today, Bank Negara Malaysia's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced its decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 percent. This decision comes amidst a backdrop of a moderately expanding global economy supported by domestic demand and improving trade activity. Globally, economic expansion persists, driven by ... Read More

The tender process for the Penang International Airport (PIA) expansion and upgrading works will commence soon following the Federal Government’s approval of the plan recently. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said with the approval from the Cabinet, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) could start the tender process for the appointment of ... Read More

Organisers of the PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty today unveiled new dates and details for the programme’s 2024 edition during an exclusive gathering attended by business leaders. Malaysia’s finest development companies and real estate projects are set be honoured at the celebration of the 11th Annual PropertyGuru ... Read More

The south moat of Fort Cornwallis, currently undergoing renovation, is set to be completed soon and will be open to the public on July 7 this year, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said. He said once the restoration works come to an end, the public will be able to enjoy the ... Read More

The construction of the Package Two bypass connecting Air Itam to the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway reached a 42% completion stage in January this year. Penang infrastructure, transport and digital committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the RM851.04mil project would reduce the current 40-minute drive between Bandar Baru ... Read More

About Queens Residences 3 The third phase of the Queens Waterfront development by Ideal Property Group (also known as Q3), situated near Queensbay in Penang. Positioned strategically on reclaimed seafront land directly opposite Queensbay Mall, it’s an expansion of the successful Q1 and Q2. The new phase of development will introduce another ... Read More

The Penang Development Corporation will ensure that the development of Batu Kawan Industrial Park 3 (BKIP 3) continues to enhance the state’s reputation as the ‘Silicon Valley of the East,’ says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. During the PDC Chinese New Year 2024 celebration at the PDC Atrium yesterday, Chow, who ... Read More