Penang is set to welcome its latest lifestyle destination, The Bayana, an innovative project poised to enhance the ecosystem of the Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone. The Bayana comprises three key elements: Food Bayana, Bayana Parc, and Bayana Hub.

Food Bayana is positioned as Malaysia’s first semi-automated food court, bringing together a curated selection of renowned hawkers under one roof. Pentamaster Corporation Berhad’s Group Executive Chairman, Datuk Chuah Choon Bin, shared that the project aims to provide convenience and quality dining options for those working and living in the industrial zone.

“The initiative began five years ago, before the Covid-19 pandemic,” Chuah explained. “The Penang Development Corporation (PDC) issued a tender to transform three parcels of land into vibrant food and lifestyle destinations.” These parcels have now been transformed into Bayana Hub, Food Bayana, and Bayana Parc.

Food Bayana is a two-storey food court featuring food stalls on the ground floor and dining areas above. A fleet of automated robots will transport food between floors, with customers placing orders at the counter. Once the meals are ready, the robots will deliver the food to designated lockers, notifying customers via their smartphones when their orders are ready for pickup. Chuah expressed his confidence in the success of Food Bayana, driven by his passion for good food and the convenience it offers to the local community.

Chuah also revealed plans to introduce a Sunday market beside Food Bayana, inspired by the popular market at Hin Bus Depot, to attract weekend crowds from across the island.

Bayana Parc, located directly opposite Food Bayana, is designed as a tranquil oasis for relaxation and community connection. Scheduled to open on January 1st next year, this nature-inspired leisure space will offer diners a unique ‘forest-feel’ dining experience. Chuah emphasized the importance of creating a serene environment where people can unwind after work, adding that he is pursuing the Green Building Index (GBI) Gold rating certification for both Food Bayana and Bayana Parc.

The third component, Bayana Hub, is a five-storey complex located just a short distance from Food Bayana and Bayana Parc. Designed to enhance the quality of life for the local community, Bayana Hub will feature a drive-thru restaurant, convenience stores, a café or restaurant, a gym, an indoor rock-climbing facility, and co-working spaces. Chuah expects Bayana Hub to receive its Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) by April next year.

Chuah disclosed that he has invested over RM50 million in The Bayana, viewing it as part of his commitment to corporate social responsibility. He noted that while the return on investment may take decades, he is driven by a passion for creating value and leaving a lasting legacy. Chuah’s dedication to this project is evident in his approach to “emotional engineering,” which focuses on understanding and meeting the needs of customers and tenants.

As Penang’s newest lifestyle hub, The Bayana is set to become a landmark in the Bayan Lepas area, offering a unique blend of dining, leisure, and community experiences that cater to the needs of the local population. With its innovative features and commitment to sustainability, The Bayana is poised to make a significant impact on the region’s development.

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Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has allocated RM30mil for the renovation and upgrade of at least 12 markets, food complexes and hawker sites this year, says mayor Datuk A. Rajendran.

“In 2023 alone, 15 such projects were completed while 16 will be completed this year,” he said, adding that the upgrades were being done throughout the island.

“The latest project to be completed is the Padang Brown Food Complex on Anson Road, which has 53 stalls.

“This project, which began in August last year and was completed in March, cost RM389,195 to instal an additional roof.

“In 2021, we also upgraded the piping system here at a cost of more than RM95,000.”

Rajendran said the installation of an additional roof was an initiative by MBPP to enhance the infrastructure at Padang Brown Food Complex, thereby improving hawkers’ and customers’ comfort.

He was speaking to reporters after a ceremony to mark the project’s completion.

The event was also attended by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, Tanjong MP Lim Hui Ying, who is also Deputy Finance Minister, state local government, town and country planning committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye, MBPP secretary Cheong Chee Hong, Komtar assemblyman Teh Lai Heng and MBPP councillors Tan Soo Siang and Nicholas Theng.

Source: TheStar.com.my

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A floating solar farm – one large enough to power 6,000 homes – is being considered for Penang’s harbour.

Its primary purpose is to supply cruise ships with renewable energy, making Penang Port appealing for international cruise lines eager to use sustainably produced electricity.

The Star has learnt that this entails creating a solar farm that floats on a sheltered quarter of Penang’s harbour stretching over 4ha, the size of three World Cup football fields.

On a sunny day, it is expected to churn out 30 megawatts of electricity, which theoretically will be enough for 6,000 homes.

Tentatively, the potential site is between North Butterworth Container Terminal and Dermaga Dalam off mainland Penang.

This effort to produce electricity at sea is because come 2030, cruise ships may not call on ports without renewable energy (RE).

“The year 2030 is not a deadline but a goal proposed for the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to seriously look into RE, or cruise ships may not call on our ports unless certain measures are in place to reduce pollution,” said Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) chief executive officer Datuk Sasedharan Vasudevan.

Planning ahead, Sasedharan said preliminary feasibility studies are being conducted on using solar photovoltaic offshore floating farm system, which is a large-scale installation of solar panels.

“They float on water, such as oceans, lakes or reservoirs and the system harnesses the power of the sun to generate electricity.

“This system proposes to further increase the use of solar electricity in the PPSB terminal,” he said.

Sasedharan said the project focused on generating solar energy for consumption of the North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) as there is no land or rooftop space at the container yard.

“Since we have proposed shore power at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, the RE can be used to power the terminal and cruise ships,” he said.

The Star reported in February that RM50mil will be spent on this project.

“There are areas in Penang’s harbour calm enough for floating solar farm, but we need to ensure it is feasible.

“It makes sense to use RE for shore power rather than relying on the national power grid.

“The latest cruise lines are all pursuing RE as a major step in reducing pollution because a big cruise ship produces carbon equivalent to 20,000 cars,” added Sasedharan.

Source: TheStar.com.my