United Bintang Bhd (UBB), an importer and exporter of used and reconditioned heavy machinery, will pursue property development plans in Penang under the direction of its new majority shareholder, Datuk Alex Ooi. Ooi, who now owns 32% of UBB, is the executive chairman of UBB and chief executive officer of ... Read More

Consortium Zenith BUCG Sdn Bhd expects to complete feasibility studies for the controversial RM6.3 billion Penang undersea tunnel infrastructure project and major roads in April this year, said its chairman Datuk Zarul Ahmad Zulkifli. Consortium Zenith is a joint-venture between Zenith Construction Sdn Bhd and China Railway Construction Co Ltd, ... Read More

Taman Kota Kenari is a comprehensive development adjacent to the fast expanding Kulim Township and create tremendous commercial potential for the region. Complementary light/service industry and housing development makes Kota Kenari Kulim and ideal investment options. Highlights: Surrounded by MNCs with more than 60,000 employees - Intel, First Solar, Panasonic, ... Read More

Penang’s property prices have risen by quite a bit since the mid-2000s although the appreciation in prices has been limited to several popular locations on Penang island, particularly George Town. However, since the second bridge project was announced in 2007, vacant land prices on both ends of the bridge, which ... Read More

Those owning many cars may not be eligible to apply for low-cost and low medium-cost housing if Penang enforces such a ruling. The state is mulling the idea of placing this restriction on those applying for such dwellings as those who can afford to own many vehicles should not be ... Read More

Batu Kawan, which was once a quiet backwater in Penang, will see its real estate booming because of new developments and the opening of Second Penang bridge, says property analysts. They expect more medium to high-end residential and commercial projects from developers, and prices to move up gradually. Currently, besides ... Read More

Popular Swedish home furnishing store Ikea Store will be opening its first outlet in Penang with groundwork expected to commence by end of the year or early next year. In announcing this, Penang Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng said the Ikano Pte Ltd, the franchisee for Ikea in Malaysia, Singapore and ... Read More

Best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2014! We hope you've enjoyed keeping yourself updated with Penang's property development this past year. With your continued support and contribution, PenangPropertyTalk.com has attracted more than 1 million visits from 255 thousands unique visitors in 2013. While we are excited to see more ... Read More

Taman Seri Waja, strategically located next to Kulim High Tech Park, with easy access from Butterworth-Kulim Expressway. This development comprises 16 single-storey small and medium industrial units, surrounded by MNCs such as Intel, First Solar, Panasonic, Fuji Electric and etc. This project currently comes with two years guaranteed monthly rental ... Read More

The Penang International Property EXPO 2013 is going on at Straits Quay on 28th and 29th December at the Convention Centre on the 6th floor. Fourty developers showcase their choice properties to the public. Members of the public can also take this opportunity to take the free registration form from ... Read More