Penang's hospitality scene is on the brink of a significant transformation with the upcoming launch of two prestigious hotels, JdV by Hyatt and Galaxy Minyoun Penang The Light City Hotel. These hotels, which will be key components of The Light City's 34-storey mixed-use development, are poised to offer travelers an ... Read More

IJM Land Berhad (IJM Land), the developer of The Light project, has announced that there will be a temporary motorcycle lane closure on Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway from Aug 19 to Nov 15. IJM Land in statement on Wednesday (Aug 14) said the closure will affect both the ... Read More

The upcoming commercial suites, currently referred to as Stark Tower, are part of an integrated development situated within the vicinity of The Light City. Undertaken by Stark Development Sdn. Bhd., this project is positioned adjacent to the Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery, which is currently under construction. It is just ... Read More

IJM Perennial Development Sdn Bhd (IJMPD) is currently negotiating for a China and a US-brand name hotels to operate in the RM4.5bil Light City mixed development project in Penang, says general manager Tan Hun Beng, IJMPD is a joint-venture (JV) company between IJM Corp Bhd and Singapore based Perennial Holdings ... Read More

Penang is well on its way to becoming a premier destination for conventions and tourism with the Penang Waterfront Convention Center's construction in full swing. According to State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai, the convention center is expected to have its grand opening in mid-2025. This ... Read More

Cyclists are happy that a temporary lane leading to Karpal Singh Drive has been opened along Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway in Penang. IJM Land northern region general manager Goh Su Yin said the 1km-long lane was to replace the bicycle lane which had to be removed to widen ... Read More

The Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC), which is set to be the largest convention centre in the state, will act as a catalyst for more events to take place in the state after its scheduled completion in the first quarter of 2025. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who was present to ... Read More

The second phase of The Light Waterfront project, The Light City held its groundbreaking ceremony, officiated by the Mr. Ong Teng Cheng, Managing Director of IJM Construction Sdn Bhd, and Dato' Toh Chin Leong, Senior General Manager (Northern Region) of IJM Land Berhad and Director of IJM Perennial Development Sdn ... Read More

The Essence, the second residential project at The Light City within the established township of Gelugor. Located at the northern part of The Light City, less than 3 minutes drive to Penang bridge. This residential project will house 315 units of homes over two 37-storey residential towers. It is expected to ... Read More