Paramount Corp Bhd is set to strengthen its presence in Penang with the acquisition of an 18.97-acre freehold parcel in Bandar Cassia from Penang Development Corporation for RM57.841 million. Located near its existing Utropolis Batu Kawan development, the site is poised for a mixed-use project comprising serviced apartments, semi-detached townhouses, ... Read More

A key handover ceremony was held last Saturday to celebrate the completion and delivery of Phase 1 and 2 homes of the Taman Cassia Cempaka residential development in Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan. The event, hosted by developer PDC Properties Sdn. Bhd., marked a significant milestone for new homeowners as they ... Read More

The construction of a new Olympic-standard swimming pool in Jalan Betek has reached 43% progress and is on track for completion by April next year. Penang State Exco for Youth, Sports and Health, Daniel Gooi Zi Sen, shared that the high-impact project is funded with RM3.6 million from the Seberang ... Read More

About Savana @ Utropolis This is the fourth phase of Paramount Property’s Utropolis development at Batu Kawan. Located along Jalan Cassia Barat 2, adjacent to Sensasi and Sinaran Residences. It is less than 5 minutes’ walking distance to Design Village outlet mall and UOW MALAYSIA KDU Penang University College, with easy ... Read More

Penang is poised to make a mark in the world of agrotechnology and durian cultivation with the development of Penang Durian Valley @Relau, formerly known as Sedusun Tech Valley. The upcoming center will serve as a hub for durian-related research and development (R&D), education, branding, and agrotourism. The project, spearheaded ... Read More

A new “pay-per-use” system for shared facility maintenance is being studied for future affordable housing developments, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. Speaking at the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Week (KLAW) 2025, Nga said the initiative is part of broader housing reforms aimed at improving equity in public ... Read More

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an allocation of RM5 million to implement several new basic infrastructure projects in the Southwest District of Penang, particularly in Teluk Kumbar. These projects are in addition to those already planned, and are aimed at addressing the pressing needs of local residents ... Read More

SkyWorld Development Berhad (“SkyWorld”), Malaysia’s leading city developer, marked a significant milestone today with the groundbreaking ceremony in Seberang Jaya, officially commencing the development of the nation’s largest affordable housing project under the Rumah Bakat MADANI initiative. The event was officiated by Malaysia’s Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Seri Utama Anwar ... Read More

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the long-anticipated expansion of Penang International Airport (PIA) by June 2028. Estimated at RM1.55 billion, the project is aimed at addressing long-term capacity constraints and elevating the overall passenger experience at one of the country’s busiest regional airports. The ... Read More

A recent survey by a market research firm has revealed deep generational and ethnic divides on the issue of racial discrimination in Malaysia’s rental housing market. The findings suggest that while many Malaysians support regulation, views differ sharply on whether landlords should be allowed to select tenants based on race ... Read More