Construction of the 5.7km Ayer Itam-Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu (LCE) Expressway bypass, which would be part of the RM46 billion Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP), will begin on Aug 31 this year, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (pictured) said yesterday night. He said the commencement of the by-pass ... Read More

There is still no indication as to when construction work will start on the PenangUndersea Tunnel project, as the contractor is still waiting for the relevant land to be dredged. “We are supposed to start in March, but the Penang state government’s land is not ready. Until we receive the land ... Read More

In conjunction with the Chinese New Year, Mah Sing Group Berhad (Mah Sing) decorated their Southbay Sales Gallery in Batu Maung with the Old Street concept and hosted an open house for the local community and their customers. During the celebrative event over the weekend, it attracted a huge crowd ... Read More

IKEA Malaysia today surprised the Penang-based media with an exclusive sneak preview of its highly anticipated store, IKEA Batu Kawan. Held in line with the store's Roof Capping event, a Swedish tradition to celebrate the end of construction, IKEA took the opportunity to unveil features of this store while expressing ... Read More

The Penang government has again defended the Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1), with Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow saying the state’s “silent majority” wants the project to proceed. He said based on feedback from the public through town hall sessions, some 80% of Penangites approved of PIL 1, a ... Read More

Penang will be undergoing urban regeneration in the near future to address land scarcity, especially on the island. State Housing, Town, Country Planning and Local Government Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said that to ensure that there is enough housing for the future population of Penang, safety measures must be ... Read More

By Datuk Alan Tong Many people kick-start the new year with a fresh set of resolutions. I always like listening to resolutions from the younger generation and take a peek at their life goals. It is interesting to keep our finger on the pulse. Buying a new house and a ... Read More

Join Mah Sing's 25th Anniversary Celebration on coming Saturday & Sunday (16 & 17 Feb 2019), from 10 am to 6 pm. An event with a full day of fun for all members of your family. With Mah Sing's 25th Anniversary this year, every purchaser during CNY will get to spin ... Read More

Aloft Hotel, the first international class hotel in Batu Kawan, will be opened at Aspen Vision City here. Aspen Group president Datuk M. Murly and Marriott International Inc Hotel Development, Asia Pacific senior vice-president Kevin Chen signed the agreement to build the 308-room hotel in the mainland province of the ... Read More

The government has announced several new incentives for the housing market in a bid to address the issue of unsold homes, including at least 10% discount for properties bought during the Home Ownership Campaign (HOC). Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said for homes priced up to RM2.5 million, the stamp ... Read More