Bukit Mertajam is moving towards becoming the first digital city in Penang by August 2020 and will employ a concept that integrates information and communication technology (ICT) devices to monitor its environment, operations and services. The state government's technology partner, Smartviro Sdn Bhd, will undertake the project which aims to provide ... Read More

by Anders Ong The trend had changed from years to years, ten years ago most property investors only had a few selections of new property development to invest and a few hot spots to choose. Today the market is wider and diverse with many developments planned by the Penang state ... Read More

The Malaysian property market is showing signs of bottoming out, underpinned by government-driven initiatives such as the ongoing Home Ownership Campaign 2019 (HOC). Knight Frank Malaysia managing director Sarkunan Subramaniam said in a statement yesterday that Malaysia’s property market is poised to gather more momentum moving into the second half ... Read More

We are pleased to announce that IKEA Southeast Asia is now readying to open the first phase of a shopping centre that will be linked directly to our blue-box home furnishing store in Northern Malaysia, bringing a vibrant new mix of retailers to Aspen Vision City. With around 20 units, ... Read More

The state government will call for tender for a detailed design on Gurney Wharf, touted as the state’s seafront park-in-the-city, by end of the year. State Local Government Com­mittee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said they would tap into the expertise of both local and international consultants for the design and ... Read More

The Malaysian Institute of Professional Estate Agents and Consultants (MIPEAC) is of the view that encouraging more foreigners to take up the MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home) programme and to invest in Malaysian properties could help ease the glut in the property sector. In a statement today, MIPEAC said it ... Read More

Mont Residence, a 38-storey lifestyle condominium located on 5.15 acres freehold land in Tanjung Tokong. Featuring 473 condominium units with four well-designed and practical layouts. The project is now completed with limited units left. Call VST Group at 016-459 8080 or 017-332 8382 now to find out more about the attractive ownership package! KEY FEATURES: ... Read More

Mah Sing Group Berhad’s Ferringhi Residence 2 project in Penang has received recognition for its excellence. It was named the Five Star Best Residential Development for Malaysia at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2019-2020. This impressive achievement is a testimony to Mah Sing’s continuous commitment in delivering a well-planned sustainable ... Read More

The Transport Ministry has approved Penang's Bayan Lepas light rail transit (LRT) project, says Anthony Loke. In a statement Tuesday (July 17) the Transport Minister said approval was given after detailed study of the Penang Economic Planning Unit's (BPEN) application to develop the Bayan Lepas LRT project. However, the state ... Read More

By Dr. Paul Selva Raj The Ministry of Housing and Local Government has announced that backlisted National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers who are listed on the Central Credit Reference Information System (CCRIS) will not be blacklisted if they apply to buy a home. Is this measure good for ... Read More