Any attempt to revive the long-delayed Kuala Lumpur International Dental Centre (KLIDC) development in George Town will require fresh applications and approvals, as all previous planning permissions have expired, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said. In a statement issued today, Chow clarified that Lot 10011, Section 16, Bandar George ... Read More

About STARK Tower 34-storey freehold mixed-use development within The Light Waterfront Penang in Gelugor, comprising 624 suites and 24 commercial units. Developed by Stark Development Sdn Bhd on a 2.3-acre site adjacent to the Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery, the project offers suite sizes ranging from 425 sq ft to ... Read More

The efforts to ease congestion along the North-South Expressway are progressing with the implementation of the Juru–Sungai Dua Toll Plaza Traffic Dispersal Project (PTJSD), a strategic initiative aimed at improving traffic flow in one of Penang’s busiest corridors. Physical works for Package 1 began in October last year and are ... Read More

SkyWorld Development Berhad (“SkyWorld” or “the Group”) has achieved its fourth consecutive year of recognition at the prestigious FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards, with SkyAwani 5 Residences receiving the 2026 World Silver Award in Vienna, Austria. Widely regarded as the “Oscars of Real Estate”, the FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards ... Read More

Malaysia’s long-standing definition of “affordable housing” is starting to show its limits. The widely used RM300,000 benchmark, once seen as a practical guideline, now appears increasingly disconnected from household incomes, regional costs and actual purchasing power. As a result, the country faces a paradox: thousands of homes labelled “affordable” remain ... Read More

The Penang State Housing Board (LPNPP) has called for proposals for the development of a Rumah MutiaraKu affordable housing project on a 6.4-acre parcel of land located near Kampung Sungai Acheh in Nibong Tebal. According to the Seberang Perai Local Plan 2030, the site is designated primarily for residential use ... Read More

The RM3.76 million upgrading of the Jalan Betek Swimming Pool at the MBSP Sports and Recreation Complex in Bukit Mertajam has been completed, with the facility expected to reopen to the public by the end of this month following final testing and commissioning works. Speaking during his visit to the ... Read More

The Jit Sin School Union Bukit Mertajam Digital Library has recorded an encouraging response since beginning its trial operations in April, attracting between 400 and 500 visitors each week. The facility has drawn support not only from students and alumni, but also from members of the wider community, reflecting growing ... Read More

Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd has entered into a joint venture with Aspen Vision Development Sdn Bhd (AVD), a subsidiary of Singapore-listed Aspen (Group) Holdings Ltd, to undertake a mixed-use development on a 34.84-acre site in Prai, Penang. The project, located on land owned by Railway Assets Corp (RAC), marks a ... Read More

Premier lifestyle property developer Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O) today announced the launch of AVÉA, the latest phase of its marina-edge serviced residences at Andaman Island, further strengthening the township's waterfront living proposition and offering homebuyers a contemporary lifestyle centred around connectivity, convenience and leisure by the sea. With a ... Read More