A newly proposed commercial development in Farlim, located off Lorong Semara Api 2 and adjacent to the Casa Idaman housing scheme. The site is within a short driving distance of established amenities, including Sunshine Central, which is approximately five minutes away, and lies about 1km from the Ayer Itam–Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway Bypass that is currently under construction. The development area presently contains a single-storey clubhouse, which is proposed to be demolished to make way for the new building.

This development will see the construction of a 21-storey commercial block, comprises 143 office units along with four retail shop units at the ground and mezzanine levels. Supporting components include 7 levels of car parking podium and community facilities on Level 8.

The project is still in its planning stage and more details will be available upon official launch.

Project Name : (to be confirmed)
Location : Farlim
Property Type : Commercial development
Tenure: (to be confirmed)
Land Area: 1.59 acres
Built-up Size: (to be confirmed)
Total Units : 143
Indicative Price : (to be confirmed)
Developer : (Follow us to find out more)

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About Eden at Botanica CT

Eden at Botanica CT is Penang’s First Integrated Senior Living Resort, situated near the town centre of Balik Pulau, which is at the Southwest of Penang Island and located 17 km away from the Penang International Airport.

Nestled within the 300-acre Botanica.CT garden township which already features terrace homes, semi-detached homes, bungalows, Botanica CT Centre, and the award-winning Prince of Wales Island International School. Eden at Botanica CT is set to enhance the township’s vision of a self-sustaining, vibrant community. Future developments, including Selgate Specialist Hospital Pulau Pinang and a Wetland Park, will further enrich the living experience. Eden at Botanica CT is set to enhance the township’s vision of a self-sustaining, vibrant community. Upcoming developments, including private healthcare-Selgate Specialist Hospital Pulau Pinang, a Wetland Park will further enrich the community.

Eden at Botanica CT is an Integrated Senior Living Resort that comprises of two components that complement each other – the Active Living Resort and the MOH  Licensed Care Residence providing professional licensed nursing care services. The Active Living Resort consists of two blocks of 350 residential units. Current progress, the piling works have been successfully completed and  foundation works are currently in progress on-site.

For further enquiries, please contact Eden at Botanica CT at 

017-311 2699 or 04-866 2399

Visit the Show Gallery at:
Eden at Botanica CT Show Gallery 
No.32-32A, Jalan Sungai Air Putih,
11000, Balik Pulau, Penang.

Contractors involved in the Penang Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project have been instructed to implement continuous traffic mitigation measures to prevent severe congestion around construction sites as works intensify across the island.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the directive comes amid rapid escalation of construction activities, including near the Penang International Airport, where heavy machinery movement is expected to slow the flow of traffic.

“The ministry has directed contractors to work closely with local authorities and the state government to minimise disruption to road users,” he told reporters after inspecting new diesel buses for Rapid Penang outside City Hall on Monday.

“These mitigation plans are already being implemented, and we expect contractors to keep improving them as construction progresses,” he added.

The Mutiara Line LRT is a 29.5km rail alignment linking 21 stations across the island, supported by park-and-ride facilities, feeder bus services and two main depots.

Once completed, the line will serve key locations including the Penang International Airport, Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, George Town’s city centre and Penang Sentral, as well as police stations at Jalan Tengah, Bayan Baru, Sungai Nibong and Jelutong.

Loke noted that more construction sites are expected to open over the course of the year, which could further affect traffic, especially for commuters.

“For large-scale infrastructure projects like the LRT, traffic disruption is unavoidable.

“Roads may become narrower, vehicles will need to slow down, and congestion could worsen compared to current conditions,” he added.

He urged the public to remain patient, stressing that the short-term inconvenience is necessary to deliver a mass public transport system that will provide long-term benefits to Penang residents.

Penang’s historic seafront stretching from Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) to Tanjung City Marina (TCM) is set to undergo a major transformation under a long-term plan to create a commercial waterfront promenade, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said.

Speaking after the launch of the Penang Port Commission’s 70th anniversary at the E&O Hotel, Loke said the redevelopment aims to revitalise run-down areas including TCM, Church Street Pier and old godowns along the waterfront.

Under the vision, cruise passengers arriving at SPCT will be able to walk seamlessly along the seafront to Padang Kota Lama and onwards to TCM. The promenade will feature cafes, al-fresco dining, food and beverage outlets, galleries and other visitor-oriented uses, turning the area into an active public space.

Loke described SPCT as a “crown jewel”, noting that it is the only cruise terminal in Malaysia located within a city centre and heritage zone. He said the government intends to strengthen SPCT’s role as a home port for international cruise liners, while enhancing the surrounding area as a welcoming promenade for both tourists and locals.

The project, however, will require close coordination between multiple stakeholders, including the Penang state government, PPC, the Transport Ministry, Railway Asset Corporation (RAC) and Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB).

While the state government has already completed the promenade at Padang Kota Lama, Loke said the next step is to extend the walkway to SPCT, and eventually to TCM and the ferry terminal to create a fully walkable waterfront. However, he cautioned that the section linking SPCT to the ferry terminal cannot proceed until the seawall is strengthened to ensure public safety, a process that will require significant capital expenditure.

Given the scale of investment needed, Loke said the federal government will only proceed if the project offers viable commercial returns. To that end, the private sector will be invited to develop the area, although no permanent structures will be allowed as the site must remain within a heritage zone.

Loke also revealed plans to redevelop the former Menara Kastam building opposite TCM, which is owned by RAC, into a boutique hotel. Describing the building as currently rundown, he said approvals have already been signed, with further announcements expected soon.

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Enforcement of newly designated no-parking zones in George Town has yet to begin, as studies on the identified locations are still ongoing, according to A. Rajendran.

The mayor of the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) said three areas have been identified so far, with the possibility of more locations being added after further assessment. The areas currently under study are Jalan Hutton between Jalan Transfer and Jalan Penang; Lebuh Chulia between Lebuh Pantai and Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling; and the Air Itam Market area along Jalan Paya Terubong.

Rajendran said MBPP’s Engineering Department has been instructed to continue evaluating other potential locations and to incorporate feedback from relevant stakeholders before any enforcement takes place. He added that the council will engage assemblymen, business operators and residents in the affected areas as part of the consultation process.

He stressed that the studies are focused mainly on key roads used to enter and exit George Town, where congestion could significantly disrupt traffic flow. In the southern part of the island, major routes under review include Jalan Jelutong and Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah. In the central area, roads such as Datuk Keramat, Air Itam and Paya Terubong are also being assessed.

In the northern area, Rajendran said roads including Jalan Hutton, Jalan Larut, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Persiaran Gurney and Jalan Burma are among those being examined. These corridors serve as primary access routes into and out of the city, and even a single illegally parked vehicle could trigger serious congestion.

He said MBPP would only announce an enforcement date once all studies are completed and consultations concluded. Earlier, Rajendran witnessed the swearing-in of two new MBPP councillors, Mohamed Yusoff Mohamed Noor and Mohamad Khairani Abd Shukor.