Penang’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry recorded an estimated economic impact (EEI) of RM1 billion in 2025, reinforcing the sector’s growing role in supporting the state’s tourism and property ecosystem. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the figure reflects the broad spillover effects ... Read More

Malaysia’s property sector is expected to enter a stronger, more market-driven growth phase in 2026, supported by improving economic fundamentals, resilient domestic demand and timely infrastructure delivery. According to a report in Business Times, industry players see a noticeable “step-up” in activity next year, even as concerns over supply overhang ... Read More

Sunway Bhd has acquired a freehold land parcel in George Town, Penang, as part of a broader RM179.8 million investment to replenish its development landbank and strengthen its future project pipeline. In a statement, Sunway Bhd said the Penang acquisition involves a 0.42-hectare freehold site along Jalan Pangkor, purchased for ... Read More

The Penang government is coordinating the relocation of businesses affected by preparatory works for the Penang Light Rail Transit Mutiara Line, particularly hawkers and roadside traders located along the project alignment, ahead of the main construction phase scheduled to begin in January 2026. The Mutiara Line, which is expected to ... Read More

Penang will begin enforcing community service orders for littering and other minor offences from July 1, following a six-month preparation period focused on public education, administrative coordination and enforcement readiness. State Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jason H'ng Mooi Lye said the state would enforce the Street, ... Read More

About Seiras Residences @ Utropolis A modern high-rise within the 44.3-acre Utropolis Batu Kawan integrated development, strategically positioned near UOW Malaysia KDU, The Ship Campus, Columbia Asia Hospital, IKEA, Design Village, and the Second Penang Bridge. Introducing Penang’s first triple-key concept, it offers highly flexible layouts—from dual-key units with a private studio ... Read More

As we move into 2026, we take a look back at the property developments that drew the most attention in 2025, based on page views on our website. This year’s top 10 reflects a broader mix of projects across different price points, with noticeably more developments priced above RM500,000 making ... Read More

About Jesselton Courtyard A luxury residential project by Berjaya Land in the Penang Turf Club area. It features 32 units of Four-Storey Zero-Lot Bungalows (6,649 – 9,054 sq.ft.) with an indicative priced from RM6.48mil, and 207 units of 1½ - 2 Storey Condominiums (2,734–5,167 sq.ft.) with an indicative priced from ... Read More

Begonia @ Botanica CT is now completed with CCC obtained, offering move-in ready homes in the serene township of Botanica.CT, Balik Pulau, Penang. With only limited units remaining, this is a rare opportunity to own a completed 2-storey detached freehold home in Penang—without the wait. Own a move-in ready home ... Read More

Malaysia’s home ownership rate continued its upward trend in 2024, reflecting gradual improvement in household ownership across the country. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), which released its report few days ago, about 78% of households lived in their own homes in 2024, up from 76% in 2022 ... Read More