AVC signed MoU with Marriott International for upcoming hotel in Batu Kawan
Aspen Group and IKEA Southeast Asia, the joint venture partners for Aspen Vision City has yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Marriott International, appointing Aloft Hotel as the hotel operator in the world class master planned development- Aspen Vision City in Batu Kawan, Penang. The announcement was made during ... Read More
Whoopee! Cash Tornado in Bukit Mertajam (24 Nov)
Be the first to discover the new 1,675 acres mega township by S P Setia – Setia Fontaines at Ng Yam Huat Hall, Bukit Mertajam. Save the date and join with us at Ng Yam Huat Hall, Bukit Mertajam on 24 November 2018. Event Date: 24 Nov 2018 (Sat) Time: 10.00am – ... Read More
Penang to curb profiteering from cheaper homes
The state government is planning a new mechanism to prevent low-cost (LC) and low medium-cost (LMC) unit owners from profiting from the sales of units. Under the new guidelines, LC and LMC unit owners will have to sell their units to the government at a mutually acceptable price. State Housing, ... Read More
Penang wants to set up water taxi service to connect island and mainland
The Penang government plans to call for a Request for Proposal (RFP) to offer water taxi services in the state after failing to receive any response on the idea. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the water taxi services would open more routes and more effective transportation networks by ... Read More
Penang may introduce new affordable housing scheme
The Penang government is looking at introducing a new affordable housing category where the units will remain government properties under a leasehold plan that will allow low-income earners to own homes and upgrade to larger units in the future. State executive councillor Jagdeep Singh Deo (DAP-Dato Keramat) said under the scheme, the ... Read More
First winner of the E&O Luxury Living Campaign unveiled
Premier lifestyle property developer Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O) unveiled the first winner of its Luxury Living Campaign at a prize presentation held at the Straits Quay Retail Marina in Penang. The campaign launched in July 2018 offers homebuyers exclusive packages for selected E&O landmark properties in Penang, Iskandar Malaysia ... Read More
Theme park proposed for Pulau Jerejak
A developer is planning to build a theme park on the southern part of Jerejak Island, the state legislative assembly heard today. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (PH - Padang Kota) said the developer submitted a development master plan for the island two years ago, adding that this had ... Read More
Penang Sentral to open on Nov 22
The long wait will soon be over and commuters will finally get to use the new transport hub in Penang Sentral, Butterworth. The transport hub on the mainland, which can take 3,000 to 4,000 passengers a day, will finally open its door to the public on Nov 22 after an ... Read More
P2P financing will raise house prices, warns expert
A national research institute director says the peer-to-peer (P2P) financing scheme for housing announced in Budget 2019 benefits investors more than home owners, and has urged the government to review the scheme thoroughly. “P2P finance is an investment scheme, there’s nothing to say that it’s an ownership scheme. “With the ... Read More
Don’t collect compliance fees for affordable homes
The state government should exempt developers from paying compliance costs for all affordable housing units in the state, a backbencher told the state legislative assembly today. Kebun Bunga assemblyman Ong Khan Lee said such exemptions would further reduce affordable home prices here. He also urged Penang to apply big data ... Read More
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- @WC Ong High density is 100% inferior or lousier compared to low density apartment/condo. Period....TF Lai on Penang optimistic about achieving target to build 220,000 affordable homes by 2030
- previously when i saw the uda land masterplan for this area, their plan was all...Goppal Balan on Dua Tanjung
- I notice that all the advertising etc more focusing on residensi armani rather than residensi...fairuz on Residensi Pauh Harmoni
- @Minion Beli The Cube & is similar like Queens residence. ...Jeff on Twin Star
- Jeff : asked about the project already. lousy spec. Beli Proton dapat la spec...Minion on Twin Star
- @Zyn zack You might check and walk in to them or check with the developer...MajorArches on 270 families received offer letters for affordable home at Foreshore Apartment in George Town
- want to ask anyone letting go unit #8? pls let me know. whichever floor is...Debbie on The Cube
- @MajorArches Hi, I'm also got this offer in lpnpp but not yet receive the offer...Zyn zack on 270 families received offer letters for affordable home at Foreshore Apartment in George Town
- hi may i know the main contractor of this place ? ...iyya on Twin Star
- @Islander I agree with you, but really those developers need to think on the facilities...MajorArches on 270 families received offer letters for affordable home at Foreshore Apartment in George Town
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