Penang recorded 2,400 unsold residential units in the first half of 2024 (1H2024), placing it fourth among states with the highest property overhang, according to the National Property Information Centre's (Napic) report. The total value of unsold units in Penang amounted to RM2.02 billion, reflecting the ongoing challenges in the ... Read More

Malaysia’s property market achieved a significant milestone in the first half of 2024 (1H2024), with total transaction value exceeding RM105 billion from 198,906 recorded transactions. This marks the highest growth in value and volume in the past five years. According to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying, the volume of ... Read More

The relocation of SJK (C) Aik Hua from its historic location on Muntri Street in George Town to Sungai Ara has proven to be a timely and strategic move, as student enrolment continues to grow. According to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, the school’s enrolment has increased to 191 ... Read More

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3% following the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The decision reflects a positive outlook for both the global and Malaysian economies, with continued growth and moderating inflation. Globally, economic expansion is supported by resilient labour ... Read More

About D' Starlingtton A 29-storey condominium development by Wismas Dayamas Sdn. Bhd. (GSD Land) in Teluk Kumbar, covering 4.5 acres along Jalan Teluk Kumbar, about 2km from Penang International Airport. The project features 820 residential units with an 11-storey carpark, and rooftop facilities. Neighboring communities include Platinum III, D’zone Condominium, Saujana ... Read More

The historic 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang, located on Burma Road, is set to reopen in 2026, coinciding with its 100th anniversary. This reopening follows a significant RM20 million refurbishment project, initiated by Jetblue Sdn Bhd in collaboration with The Ascott Limited, and marks the revival of a key heritage landmark ... Read More

The Penang Port Commission (PPC) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the development of its warehouses and the Tanjung City Marina land. PPC chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said the objective of the RFP is to invite financially and technically qualified companies to implement the proposed development of ... Read More

INFINITY8, a leading co-working space provider, has officially launched its first co-working space in Penang, marking the company’s expansion into the northern region of Malaysia. Named INFINITY8 Reserve George Town, this new space is strategically located in a 25,000 sq. ft. heritage building on Beach Street, once home to Standard ... Read More

A new affordable housing scheme called ‘New Talent Housing’ (Rumah Bakat Baru) is scheduled to be launched next year (2025) by PDC Properties Sdn Bhd (PDCP), a subsidiary of Penang Development Corporation (PDC). PDC chief executive officer Datuk Aziz Bakar said the housing scheme is aimed at addressing the growing demand ... Read More

Eastern & Oriental Bhd is bullish on the Penang market, where it is based, and anticipates better property sales in its current financial year ending March 31, 2025 (FY2025). The group is targeting around RM1 billion sales in FY2025, on the back of new launches worth about RM1.3 billion in ... Read More