The road leading to Penang Botanic Gardens will experience a partial closure from October 15, 2023, to June 30, 2026, due to the construction of the much-anticipated Penang Hill cable car project. This initiative is a collaboration between Penang Hill Corporation and Hartasuma Sdn Bhd, with Doppelmayr Seilbahnen GmbH, an ... Read More

The Penang government is taking a bold step towards becoming Malaysia’s first state to offer green-certified affordable housing, a move that aligns with its broader mission to enhance environmental sustainability. Penang Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri Sundarajoo Somu emphasized that this initiative is designed to promote environmental awareness ... Read More

Penang CM YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow recently led a site visit to inspect the progress of development projects by the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) and its subsidiary, PDC Properties. Accompanied by PDC CEO YBhg. Dato’ Aziz Bin Bakar and PDC Properties CEO Ir Ismail Bin Ishak, the visit focused ... Read More

About G'Vinton A serviced residence development by GSD Land in George Town. The project spans approximately 1 acre and is strategically positioned between Ambank and the NSTP building, offering convenient access to KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. The development will include 508 serviced suites, a nine-level car parking podium, and four shop ... Read More

The construction of the Bandar Cassia Technology Park (BCTP) is on track, with full completion expected by 2026, according to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. Chow, who is also the chairman of the Penang Development Corporation (PDC), revealed that the project, which began in 2022, spans 303 acres of ... Read More

The much-anticipated Batu Kawan Bridge, located near Batu Kawan Stadium, is expected to open to the public in October, according to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. The construction project, which began in December 2022, is now 85% complete. Although progress was briefly delayed due to a partial bridge collapse, ... Read More

About Orange Industrial Park A light industrial park development by Tah Wah Group at Chain Ferry, Butterworth. Located near prime industrial areas in Prai, adjacent to Southern Pipe Industry (M) Sdn. Bhd. It is easily accessible via Jalan Chain Ferry, about 15 minutes drive from Penang Bridge. It features 38 double-storey semi-detached ... Read More

The Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) has announced a revision to property assessment rates, effective 1 January 2025. This adjustment will see an increase of up to 5%, based on property categories, marking the first change since the current rate was introduced in 2020. Mayor Baderul Amin Abdul Hamid highlighted ... Read More

Benchmark Precision Technologies has officially expanded its operations in Penang with the opening of its fourth manufacturing facility. The new facility, located at Batu Kawan Industrial Park (BKIP), spans approximately 8,000 square metres and offers additional space for future development. This expansion complements Benchmark’s three other facilities in Bayan Lepas ... Read More

The government will draft a new bill on urban development, which will among others set "consent thresholds" for redevelopment. Presently, redeveloping a building requires a hundred per cent approval from residents. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said this requirement could lead to unfairness if the majority of ... Read More