SkyWorld Cassia is set to add a new residential address to the fast-growing Batu Kawan township, with registration of interest now open ahead of its upcoming launch. Strategically situated right next to the Linear Park, the development puts residents close to major employment hubs, shopping destinations, schools and key transport links, including Batu Kawan Industrial Park, IKEA Batu Kawan, Design Village Outlet Mall, SJK(C) Kuang Yu and the Second Penang Bridge.

The project will comprise six 29-storey residential blocks with a total of 3,600 units. Each unit has a standard built-up size of 900 sq ft, featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms. One to two parking spaces will be allocated to each unit. The maintenance fee will be fixed at RM0.18 per sq ft for the first 10 years.

Facilities are planned around landscaped green areas, community spaces and recreational areas, together with retail facilities for everyday needs. Other features include natural ventilation and lighting, gated and guarded security, smart access via the SkyWorld Connect app and dedicated EV charging spaces.

Registration of interest is now open for SkyWorld Cassia!

The Ayer Itam–Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway bypass has reached 93% completion, with the remaining works targeted for completion by April 2027.

Paya Terubong assemblyman Wong Hon Wai said the project team recently held its 60th monthly progress meeting, which he has been attending since he was elected in August 2023.

At the Farlim end, the deck slab has been completed, while work is ongoing on the parapet and reinforced earth (RE) wall near Lintang Angsana.

Road widening works along Lintang Angsana have also started to facilitate construction of the RE wall and are expected to continue throughout October. The works are expected to affect Rapid Penang bus services in the area, as the road will have limited space for buses to turn. Rapid Penang is expected to announce any temporary route changes or alternative arrangements separately.

Two outstanding issues still require coordination with external agencies. These involve approval from the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) for the proposed left-in, left-out (LILO) arrangement, and the relocation of Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) pipes near the Farlim viaduct.

Meanwhile, the Penang government has agreed to auction a 2.42-hectare plot of state land to help Consortium Zenith Construction Sdn Bhd (CZC) raise funds to complete the remaining works.

Wong said the land had been identified previously, but instead of CZC selling it directly to another party, the state will now facilitate an open auction. He said the arrangement is part of the project’s financing structure and is intended to address CZC’s cash-flow requirements without imposing a toll on the bypass.

The second phase of a road upgrading project along Jalan Perusahaan, connecting to Jalan Delima in Juru, Central Seberang Perai, is expected to open to traffic on Oct 10.

Penang Infrastructure and Transport Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the upgrading works involve widening the existing single-carriageway road into a dual carriageway. The project is being carried out in two sections, with completed portions opened progressively to ease traffic movement.

The first section, involving the construction of a bridge near the Perodua service centre in Perai, has been completed and was opened to vehicles on Sept 21. The second section, involving another bridge near the Premium Sound Solutions Sdn Bhd factory, is currently about 93% complete and is scheduled to open on Oct 10.

Zairil said remaining works would continue after the main road infrastructure is opened, with the overall project expected to be fully completed at a later stage.

The road is an important route serving the surrounding industrial and residential areas, connecting Juru Auto-City, Juru village and Taman Delima. It also provides an alternative route towards Penang Science Park and the Bukit Tambun area in South Seberang Perai.

The phased opening of the upgraded road is expected to help improve traffic flow and reduce congestion along surrounding routes, particularly while other road upgrading works are ongoing.

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A new commercial component is taking shape at The Light Waterfront, with The Light Avenue introducing Retail Lifestyle Office Suites as part of this wider development. The project is planned as an integrated destination where work, lifestyle, hospitality and connectivity come together in one waterfront setting.

The Light Avenue will comprise three towers, with the other two planned for residential or executive suites and a hotel, subject to final confirmation. The latest offering introduces Retail Lifestyle Office Suites ranging from approximately 600 sq ft to 1,200 sq ft, providing options for businesses of different sizes looking for a modern workplace within a mixed-use development.

One of the more notable features is the direct link bridge to the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC). This provides convenient access between the office suites and the convention centre, which could be useful for businesses that regularly attend meetings, conferences and events there.

The development is also part of the larger The Light Waterfront Penang, placing the office suites within reach of a range of retail, lifestyle, hospitality amenities and a future LRT station. The project is planned as an integrated environment, allowing users to move between work, dining, leisure and other activities without having to travel far.

The office suites also place some emphasis on the working environment. They will be equipped with a Daikin Fresh Air System to improve fresh-air circulation, along with high-speed lifts and high-speed Wi-Fi to support the needs of today’s businesses.

Developed through a joint venture between IJM Land and Stark, The Light Avenue forms part of the broader transformation of The Light Waterfront Penang into an integrated destination combining commercial, residential, hospitality and lifestyle components.

Rather than being positioned simply as an office address, The Light Avenue is planned around the idea of having the different aspects of the working day within one connected destination – from the office and convention centre to retail, dining, hospitality and future public transport connectivity.

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A long-term 24-hour lane closure will be implemented along the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway from Oct 1, 2026 until Aug 31, 2029 to facilitate preliminary works for the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.

The closure, which will last for 1,065 days, will affect the rightmost lane in both directions between Gat Lebuh Cecil and Gat Lebuh Noordin. The rightmost lane at the Gat Lebuh Cecil junction, including the right-turn lane into Gat Lebuh Cecil, will also be closed in both directions.

According to Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp), motorists wishing to turn right can use the alternative right lane provided, while all other existing lanes along the affected stretch will remain open to traffic.

Safety barriers, traffic cones, flagmen and the Project Emergency Response Team will be deployed at the site to assist with traffic flow and safety. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and follow directional signage.

The lane closure is part of preliminary works for the Mutiara Line, including bored piling and related construction activities.

Last month, MRT Corp awarded the RM3.03 billion system turnkey contract to a joint venture between Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) and Theta Edge Bhd. The 29km LRT project is targeted for completion in December 2031.