Land has been set aside within the overall master plan of Silicon Island for the development of a future state administrative centre, which is currently at the preliminary conceptual and design stage. The plan has been presented to the board of Penang Infrastructure Corporation. Reclamation works on Silicon Island are ... Read More

Wishing you a prosperous and joyful Chinese New Year 2026! Gallop into the Year of the Horse with renewed energy, success, and happiness. Celebrate cherished moments with loved ones and make this Lunar New Year truly unforgettable with exclusive festive offers ... Read More

STARK Development Sdn Bhd has launched Gloves of Hope, a boxing sponsorship and development programme for children and youth from orphanage homes, in a bid to nurture talent and build confidence, discipline and resilience. The programme is executed and organised by Octagon Asia MMA in collaboration with BePro, leveraging their expertise in professional ... Read More

The Penang government has officially launched a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the highly anticipated Weld Quay Waterfront Development, inviting industry players to participate in shaping one of the island’s most strategic waterfront sites. The RFP, called by Penang Development Corporation (PDC), closes at 12pm on March 30, with a ... Read More

The proposed Pan Island Link (PIL) highway project in Penang has entered the preliminary stage, with the Works Ministry (KKR) set to commence a feasibility study following its approval under Rolling Plan 1 (RP1) of the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13). Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, in a parliamentary reply ... Read More

Thousands of traditional lanterns have transformed Kek Lok Si Temple into a sea of light as the iconic landmark prepares to usher in the Year of the Horse on Feb 17. The sprawling 135-year-old complex in Air Itam, known as the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia, features more than ... Read More

Monthly traffic management plans (TMPs) for the Penang Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project are being submitted and reviewed to keep pace with ongoing construction developments, said Penang infrastructure, transport and digital committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari. He explained that the project owner, Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (MRTC), submits ... Read More

A leading global semiconductor packaging and testing services provider, Chipbond Technology Corporation, has officially opened its new advanced manufacturing facility in Penang through its subsidiary, Chipbond Technology Malaysia Sdn Bhd. The plant, located at Valdor Industrial Park, represents a major milestone in Chipbond’s global expansion, backed by a total investment of ... Read More

The development of SJK(C) Kuang Yu in Batu Kawan has reached a major milestone, as the school’s new campus officially marked its topping-out ceremony, with construction progress now at 95% and operations targeted to begin in early 2027. In conjunction with the ceremony held at the new Batu Kawan site ... Read More

Malaysia’s property market continues to expand at a steady and sustainable pace, with total transaction value projected to exceed RM250 billion this year, according to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. Nga said the market has recorded consistent growth over the past three years, with transaction values rising ... Read More