The battle for Penang's Mutiara Line systems package is shaping up to be one of Malaysia's most hotly contested transport contracts, with intense lobbying and fierce competition among seven consortia vying for a project that carries significant strategic weight in the country's rail industry. MRT Corp has opted for a ... Read More

Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) proactively issued an official apology on its Facebook page following severe traffic congestion and parking mismanagement that plagued the opening day of the MATTA Fair. The post drew a flood of comments from frustrated visitors sharing their experiences, and the following day, management announced complimentary ... Read More

The REHDA Institute Youth Initiative (RIYI) 2026 held its first corporate mentorship session recently, bringing together up to 50 selected students from more than 15 universities nationwide for direct engagement with senior industry leaders as part of efforts to strengthen graduate workforce readiness in Malaysia’s built-environment sector. The mentorship session ... Read More

Property owners within the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site will soon enjoy a faster and more streamlined pathway to convert residential properties into shophouses. The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has approved a new guideline, effective May 1, removing the need for planning permission (kebenaran merancang) for selected change-of-use ... Read More

About G'Vinton A serviced residence development by GSD Land in George Town. The project spans approximately 1 acre and is strategically positioned between Ambank and the NSTP building, offering convenient access to KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. The development will include 336 serviced suites, a nine-level car parking podium, and four shop ... Read More

Beach Street in George Town is set to undergo a major transformation, with a climate-adaptive upgrade aimed at enhancing walkability, reducing urban heat and improving the overall streetscape within the heritage core zone. Long regarded as one of the city’s most historic commercial corridors, the area will be reconfigured to ... Read More

About Taman Simpang Empat A low-density residential enclave within the SA Central freehold mixed-development by GUH Development Sdn. Bhd., located in Simpang Ampat. Comprising 61 units of 2-storey terrace homes with built-up areas starting from approximately 1,776 sq.ft., the development is designed to cater to modern family living. Strategically connected ... Read More

There is something timeless about living by the water. The gentle rhythm of the sea, the openness of the horizon, and the quiet assurance that every day begins with possibility. AVÉA @ Andaman Island captures this spirit beautifully, offering a refined waterfront address set within Gurney Green, the vibrant heart ... Read More

Integrated industrial park Northern TechValley @ BKE has garnered Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) interest from corporations based in Singapore, US and China, in addition to domestic investments thus far. The RM1.3 billion Gross Development Value industrial park – developed by Suling Hill Development Sdn Bhd (Suling Hill), a joint venture ... Read More

A total of 15 sites across Penang have been proposed for gazettement as heritage sites under the Enakmen Warisan Negeri Pulau Pinang 2011. The notice, issued by the State Heritage Commissioner, invites owners and affected parties to submit objections or feedback before 28 April 2026. The proposed sites span both ... Read More