A transport consultant has questioned whether the upcoming LRT project in Penang is robust enough to withstand political shifts given the country’s track record with rail projects in the past. Wan Agyl Wan Hassan, the founder of transport think tank My Mobility Vision, said that while the government is often ... Read More

Seberang Perai motorists will face higher parking charges beginning 1 Jan 2025, following the Seberang Perai City Council’s (MBSP) announcement of a 100% increase in parking fees. Under the revised rates, hourly parking will cost RM0.80, up from RM0.40, while daily rates will increase from RM3 to RM6. Monthly parking passes ... 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

Setia Suria, the latest terraced homes at Setia Fontaines township development in Kepala Batas. The township features key amenities such as a 63-acre lake and the 37-acre Penang Heritage Park. Earlier phases, including the City Centre Business Hub and NusaCinta, are fully sold, with Amansara North sub-phases seeing strong demand. The ... Read More

The development of Penang’s Silicon Island, a 2,300-acre reclaimed land project, continues to progress on schedule, with key milestones in place to transform it into a high-value economic hub. The depot land for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line, located on the island, is set to be handed ... Read More

Penang is set to break new ground in addressing housing affordability with the launch of the Rumah Bakat Baru Madani Affordable Housing Scheme, the nation’s largest housing initiative targeting the B40 and M40 income groups. The project, announced today, will be developed on two strategic plots of land in Seberang Perai: ... Read More

A white knight developer has emerged to revive the long-stalled Penang World City (PWC) project in Bayan Baru, Penang. This ambitious RM10 billion development, spanning 102 acres of existing and reclaimed land, is set to move forward after years of inactivity. According to The Edge Malaysia, the new developer is ... Read More

Following the success of the Kampung Manis redevelopment project, Penang has unveiled plans for another transformative initiative—the Ujong Batu redevelopment project. State Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri Sundarajoo Somu announced that 268 eligible residents of Kampung Ujong Batu would receive free 750 sq ft units, valued up to ... Read More

Taman Alma Permai, a strata housing development by CMC Premier Land Sdn. Bdh. at the ever-bustling township of Alma in Bukit Mertajam. Strategically located near Jalan Alma Ria 2, this upcoming project is adjacent to Jesselton Hills and in close proximity to the Hillpark Residences gated community. Additionally, it is conveniently situated ... Read More

The Penang Silicon Design @5km+ initiative was officially launched yesterday, heralding a new era in Malaysia's integrated circuit (IC) design landscape. Spearheaded by InvestPenang under the Penang state government, the initiative seeks to establish a thriving IC design ecosystem within a 5km+ radius of the Bayan Lepas industrial park. Prime ... Read More