Penang is set for significant infrastructure and social improvements after securing approval for nearly half of its priority projects in the federal Budget 2026. The state government has welcomed the inclusion of these crucial initiatives, which Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stated would bring "direct benefit to the people of ... Read More

The nation’s finest developers and projects were celebrated at the 12th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty, presented by Lim Soh & Goonting Advocates & Solicitors. The black-tie gala at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur honoured excellence across 73 award categories, highlighting the country’s most remarkable real estate ... Read More

Established developer JAYAMAS PROPERTY GROUP, has unveiled its new “Shared Ownership” Property Package. This innovative model introduces a flexible approach that allows individuals to enter the property market with greater ease, while professional management ensures investors enjoy the benefits of high-value properties without the usual financial or administrative burdens. Why ... Read More

In presenting the Malaysian Budget 2026, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced several strategic allocations and incentives aimed at supporting housing development, urban renewal, and property market resilience. Below are some key measures that directly and indirectly affect Penang’s property market: A flat stamp duty rate ... Read More

Mah Sing Group Berhad (Mah Sing) yesterday announced the grand opening of M Zenni’s sales gallery. It is Mah Sing’s latest freehold high-rise mixed development located in the vibrant township of Batu Maung, Penang. Strategically positioned at the gateway to the Penang Second Bridge, M Zenni offers residents the combination of ... Read More

Penang is set to experience years of traffic congestion as construction for the long-awaited Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project gets underway. The six-year project, aimed at improving the state’s public transport network, will bring major road diversions and closures along several of the island’s busiest routes. According to ... Read More

Ever wondered how much properties in your condominium or neighbourhood actually sold for? Not the asking price, not the estimation — but the real, transacted sub-sale prices with SPA signed and stamp duty paid. PenangPropertyTalk.com proudly introduces a brand-new feature — the Actual Transacted Property Prices in Penang, a powerful ... Read More

The Penang State Government has spent RM8.789 million from the Ministry of Works (KKR) allocation to carry out repair works on 16 high-risk slopes across the island. According to State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari, the amount marks an increase of RM4.921 million compared to 2024, ... Read More

Penang has taken another bold step in its digitalisation journey with the launch of the Virtual Island of Penang (VIP), a flagship initiative by the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) that aims to strengthen public service delivery and push the state closer to its goal of becoming a smart city ... Read More

The Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Bayan Lepas, now entering its construction phase, is poised to become a major catalyst for economic growth and public transport transformation in Penang, said State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari. He described the project as a “game-changing investment” ... Read More