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Pulau Burung landfill rehabilitation to make way for green energy industrial park

Part of the Pulau Burung landfill is poised for a major transformation, with rehabilitation works paving the way for what is expected to be the country’s first green energy industrial park of its kind. The initiative underscores Penang’s push for sustainable development by aligning industrial expansion with environmental stewardship and ... Read More
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LRT depot site on Silicon Island expected to be handed over in May

The first parcel of reclaimed land on Penang’s Silicon Island is expected to be ready for handover to MRT Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRTC) as early as May, marking a major milestone in the island’s phased development strategy. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the 27.7-hectare (68.5-acre) site designated for the ... Read More
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Join SPB’s Raya Care Day for a Meaningful Community Celebration

Get ready for a meaningful and festive weekend as SPB warmly invites you to its highly anticipated Raya Care Day, happening next Saturday at the SPB Sales Gallery in Ara Kuda, Tasek Gelugor. Designed as a vibrant community event that brings together the joy of Hari Raya, wellness initiatives, family fun, ... Read More
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Silicon Island set to contribute RM1.1 trillion to GDP by 2050

Penang’s Silicon Island development is projected to contribute at least RM1.1 trillion to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2050, further strengthening Penang’s position as a leading high-tech economic hub in the region. The large-scale project is also expected to create approximately 220,000 jobs across strategic sectors, including advanced ... Read More
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Penang LRT reaches new milestone as casting yard hits 90% completion

The Penang Mutiara Line LRT project has achieved a significant milestone with the segmental box girder (SBG) casting yard in Sungai Ular, Kulim now 90 per cent complete. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said in a statement on Saturday that the 15.378-hectare facility is set to play a critical role ... Read More
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Fresh debate over Penang LRT secondary depot location

Fresh discussions have emerged over the proposed secondary depot for the Penang LRT’s Mutiara Line, following feedback received during the public display of the revised railway scheme. A key point of debate is whether the currently proposed Sungai Dua depot site, located on part of the former Pesta grounds, should ... Read More
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Pulau Jerejak’s 26.5-acre shipyard site poised for future redevelopment

Ark Resources Holdings Bhd (ARK) is acquiring three adjoining parcels of vacant leasehold land on Pulau Jerejak, for RM28 million cash, marking a strategic landbanking move that could pave the way for a future mixed-use development. The land, currently owned by Boustead Penang Shipyard Sdn Bhd, spans a combined 26.5 acres, ... Read More
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Penang breaks ground on RM103 million LSS5 solar farm in Byram

Penang has taken another major step in strengthening its renewable energy infrastructure with the groundbreaking of the state’s fifth large-scale solar (LSS5) project in Byram, Nibong Tebal. Developed on an 82-acre site, the RM103 million solar farm is a collaboration between Penang Development Corporation (PDC), via its subsidiary Solar Voltech ... Read More
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Rising Middle East tensions may push property prices higher

Homebuyers and investors may soon face higher property prices as Malaysia’s construction sector braces for a possible sharp rise in building costs, driven by prolonged geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Industry experts warn that if the conflict persists, construction costs could surge by as much as 30% to 40%, ... Read More
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Penang eases quit rent burden for owners of older business and industrial land titles

Penang has announced a targeted reduction in annual land charges for a group of landowners affected by steep increases under the state’s revised quit rent structure, offering welcome relief to owners of older land titles used for business and industrial purposes. The decision, announced by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, ... Read More