Penang government is carefully evaluating the establishment of a Special Financial Zone (SFZ), recognising its potential as a transformative economic driver. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow revealed that the Penang Institute (PI) is leading the study into the proposal. During a winding-up speech at the Penang Legislative Assembly, Chow highlighted ... Read More

Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City, the flagship development of the Straits City Future City waterfront project, has officially opened in Butterworth. This hotel marks the first phase of the 40-acre Straits City Masterplan, a collaborative effort by Singapore Exchange-listed Straits Trading Company Limited and Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad. The development ... Read More

One year after the commencement of Silicon Island’s development in September 2023, the project has already demonstrated significant progress and positive outcomes for Penang’s economy, environment, and local communities. This ambitious initiative, undertaken by the Penang state government, has achieved numerous milestones in its first year, showcasing the broad benefits ... Read More

The Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) is accelerating its efforts to complete the initial phase of hoarding works at the key sites involved in the highly anticipated Penang Hill Cable Car project. The hoarding works, which involve the Garden Station, Hill Station, Turn Station, and the proposed car park building, are ... Read More

The Penang Turf Club (PTC) has voted to sell its historic land in Batu Gantong following an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Monday. The motion to dissolve the club was overwhelmingly supported, with 146 members in favor and only three against. With the current market value of commercial land in ... Read More

The phase one of restoration works on the iconic Penang State Museum and Art Gallery in Farquhar Street has now been completed. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said that phase two, the final phase of the restoration work, is expected to be completed between six ... Read More

The Housing and Local Government Ministry has recorded 117 abandoned projects covering 30,840 units of houses as at January 31 with 81 of them comprising housing projects priced RM300,000 and below. Its deputy minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu (pictured) said the 81 projects involve 23,031 unit of houses and 12,565 ... Read More

Capstone Corporate Suites, a high-rise commercial development by PE Hospitality (Penang) Sdn. Bhd. in Batu Kawan. Situated adjacent to Anggun Residences and the Design Village, this development offers the convenience of being within walking distance to a plethora of outlet stores. It is also just a mere minutes' drive to ... Read More

The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has unveiled a revamped version of the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme which now has three tiers – Silver, Gold and Platinum. Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic) said each tier will have specific eligibility requirements. The type of entry visa available ... Read More

The Penang government is optimistic that the Silicon Island project, once completed, will replicate the success of the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone (FIZ). Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said this is possible through a topside development plan for the project. Chow, alongside Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul ... Read More