by Charles Tan I was back in Penang just last weekend for a Toastmasters function. I arrived around 12 noon and after the second bridge, there was a slight jam in the Bayan Baru area. It must be the half-day working day on Saturday. My function was in town and ... Read More

While the recent implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has made people more cautious about their spending, they are still willing to take the plunge if the right property is available. This was a common sentiment expressed by exhibitors and visitors at the ongoing Star Property Fair 2015 ... Read More

The grandest showcase of stylish living — Star Property Fair 2015 — opens at G Hotel and Gurney Plaza in Penang today, offering home hunters and investors varied options both locally and abroad. The event runs until Sunday and opens from 10am to 10pm daily. Visitors can expect to find ... Read More

Commitment from the Group Managing Director Dato’ Yeoh, the Group Managing Director of VST Group once said,”Our customer is our boss’ BOSS!” This statement generally resonates well with many people however when these words are uttered by the captain itself, steering the iconic ship through an ocean of vast opportunities then ... Read More

The Tamarind, the executive apartment by E&O has once again ranked the most popular project of the month in June 2015. With the opening of second tower for registration, it is expected to spur short-run demand for this apartment in Tanjung Tokong. The Tamarind Ramah Pavilion i-Santorini @ Tanjung Pinang ... Read More

Sandiland Foreshore, the state government's affordable homes project in George Town, has taken off with developer Tanjung Villa Development Sdn Bhd awarded the contract to build it. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the project on 1.7ha of land in Jalan C.Y. Choy would feature medium- and low-medium cost housing ... Read More

Inspired by the leaf considered a symbol of good luck around the world, The Clovers in Sungai Ara, Penang, will be a sanctuary imbued with nature’s wonders. The freehold residential high-rise project by Asia Green Property Development is designed with verdant elements and versatile facilities that create a comfortable and ... Read More

The Penang government will ‘fight till the end’ to safeguard the interest of 3,000 families staying on the plot of land belonging to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (IMDB) in Air Itam. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the state would ensure the interest of each ground tenant is protected should there ... Read More

Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) has received over 3,000 registrations for the Tamarind's second tower, the first executive apartments at its flagship Seri Tanjung Pinang development. Its marketing and sales general manager (Penang), Christina Lau, said Tower 1B, consisting of 552 units, received an overwhelming response after Tower 1A, launched ... Read More

The National House Buyers Association (HBA) was invited to attend the annual Budget Consultation last Monday at PutraJaya International Convention Centre (PICC). This year’s theme was “Strengthening Growth, Enhancing Inclusiveness, Ensuring Fiscal Sustainability”. Although HBA has submitted our proposals to the secretary-general of the Federal Treasury for next year’s budget ... Read More