About Begonia @ Botanica.CT A freehold strata landed housing development by MTT Properties & Development Sdn. Bhd. at Botanica.CT in Balik Pulau. The project is located on approximately 4 acres of land along Jalan Sungai Air Putih 5, right next to Prince of Wales Island International School. It is just a few ... Read More

The Linear Garden at the Esplanade is now open to the public, strengthening the commitment of the state to promoting health, fostering economic development, and creating sustainable urban environments in George Town. The project’s upgrading efforts commenced in May last year (2023) and reached completion in December last year (2023) ... Read More

Those interested in renting vacant stalls at markets, food courts, and hawker complexes under the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) now have the opportunity to apply through a virtual session on Feb 26. MBPP councillor Tan Soo Siang said the application period will run from Jan 30 until Feb 22. “In ... Read More

Tropicana Corporation Bhd’s subsidiary, Tropicana Macalister Avenue (Penang) Sdn Bhd, has signed a sale and purchase agreement with IOI PFCC Hotel Sdn Bhd to sell Courtyard by Marriott Penang for RM165 million. The transaction will generate a surplus cash of approximately RM80.8 million for Tropicana, contributing to a reduction in ... Read More

Equalbase, which specialises in sustainable commercial and industrial logistics developments in Asia, is investing RM300 million for its first carbon-neutral logistics complex in Valdor, Penang. Valdor I, spanning 4.6 hectares and over 600,000 square feet, will achieve over 50 per cent energy efficiency using Equalbase's carbon-cured concrete, reducing carbon dioxide ... Read More

IJM Perennial Development Sdn Bhd topped-out the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) on Tuesday. PWCC, located in Gelugor, Penang, is set to be completed in 2Q2025, according to a press release dated Jan 23. The Light City is jointly developed by IJM Corporation Bhd and Perennial Holdings Pte Ltd. IJM ... Read More

About Lucerne Residences The final phase of residential development by Ideal Property Group at Ideal Vision Park in Bayan Lepas. It is just a short drive to Penang International Airport, 10 minutes walking distance to Straits International School. The project will see two blocks of 36-storey skyscrapers featuring a European living concept. It offers 480 ... Read More

In its recent meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia announced the decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3%. The move is in line with the current assessment of the global and domestic economic landscape. Globally, the economy continues to expand, driven by robust ... Read More

The traditional housing affordability measure of median multiple is too conservative, whereas measures of residual income and housing cost burden are more realistic, Rehda Institute shared on Tuesday during a stakeholders' discussion held at Wisma Rehda in Petaling Jaya for an upcoming report titled Affordable Housing II: Closing the Gap ... Read More

The aspiration of owning a home, a cornerstone of financial stability and future planning, remains an uphill battle for many Malaysian millennials residing in major cities. The intertwining factors of skyrocketing property prices and an unyielding surge in the cost of living create a formidable barrier, leaving the younger generation, ... Read More