The plan to resurrect the former five-star Penang Mutiara Beach Resort in Teluk Bahang after it was closed down for the past 16 years signifies international investor’s confidence in the Penang tourism industry, says state Tourism and Creative Committee chairman Yeoh Soon Hin. IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of ... Read More

There is a potential rise in abandoned projects as the Covid-19 pandemic drags on with high daily cases. Property and legal experts told The Edge Malaysia in a report this this week that there could be potentially “millions, if not billions, of ringgit worth of projects being abandoned once the ... Read More

We can finally start applying for the six-month loan relief programme from banks which allows them to start making full payments again only in 2022. But what do you need to know before deciding whether to take up the option? If you are struggling with finances right now or expect ... Read More

Tucked away in a serene hilly enclave, one can escape the hustle and bustle in a residential sanctuary surrounded by peaceful hillside greeneries. Bayu Residencia at Taman Tanah Aman offers residents the best of both worlds by living harmoniously with nature and luxurious living. Located only a stone’s throw away ... Read More

About The Stone An affordable housing development by PLB Land in Paya Terubong, Penang. It is located immediately opposite Majestic Heights, only 1km away from EcoTerrace condominium by EcoWorld. Featuring 1,000 units of affordable houses, with a standard built-up size of 1,000 sq.ft. Find out more about The Stone Register your interest here ... Read More

The Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1996 (Act 118) will be amended to help house buyers of abandoned housing projects, said Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin. She said the amendment to the act is being drawn up to address issues concerning abandoned housing projects, as well ... Read More

Penang is preparing itself for the next phase of growth and development by incorporating innovative ideas to transform the Penang Bay area into a new Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-compliant and economic zone. The Penang Bay area includes the George Town and Butterworth waterfronts. Think City managing director Hamdan Abdul Majeed ... Read More

About The Stone An affordable housing development by PLB Land in Paya Terubong, Penang. It is located immediately opposite Majestic Heights, only 1km away from EcoTerrace condominium by EcoWorld. Featuring 1,000 units of affordable houses. (Photo source: Facebook) Find out more about The Stone Register your interest here ... Read More

Penang’s Butterworth port will be turned into a free trade zone (FTZ) from Feb 1, federal port regulators Penang Port Commission (PPC) announced today. PPC chairman Tan Teik Cheng said finance minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz had consented to gazette the North Butterworth Container Terminal as a FTZ. Tan said this ... Read More

All districts in Penang are now red zones, amid a tourism surge after the interstate travel ban was lifted last month. This means all districts have recorded more than 40 Covid-19 cases in the past 14 days. Seberang Perai Utara, the state’s last yellow zone, turned red yesterday after recording ... Read More