PROPERTY prices in Seberang Prai are expected to rise by an average of 10% this year, says Fook Tone Huat, associate director of property consultants Henry Butcher (Seberang Prai) Sdn Bhd. Fook said in an interview that the rise in prices would apply to all types of properties across the ... Read More

BUTTERWORTH: Penangites continue to raise concerns that the proposed undersea tunnel project will have a negative impact on their lives, During a dialogue with Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, environmental consultant Abdul Wahid Ghazali suggested a risk assessment study for the project, looking into possible effects caused by earthquakes and ... Read More

A SIGNATURE campaign to garner residents’ support against the ‘Moulmein Rise’ project in Lengkok Moulmein in Pulau Tikus is gaining steam. Penang Citizens’ Awareness Chant group said they have received about 300 signatures through their online petition since the campaign started last week. “Our stand is that the project need ... Read More

GEORGE TOWN: PENANG-BASED developer Belleview Group is planning to build the largest shopping mall in the northern region in Prai on the mainland. Its managing director, Datuk Sonny Ho, said the plans were still on the drawing board but construction work is expected to begin year end on a 6ha ... Read More

IF you’re planning to sell your house, then there are certain steps you should consider before putting it out on the market. Here are some simple steps to follow to help you command “top dollar” for the house you plan on selling. Get a registered estate agent Hiring a registered ... Read More

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) will study complaints and issues raised by the Citizens Awareness Chant Group (Chant Group) who protested on Saturday against a 27-storey luxury suite project in Pulau Tikus. Council president Datuk Patahiyah Ismail said the council would also look into concerns over parking ... Read More

SINGAPORE-BASED Alila Hotels & Resorts is in discussions with property developers to help develop and manage tourism-based projects in Batu Ferringhi, Penang, and Langkawi. According to its vice-president for development, Arjan De Boer, the company plans to work hand-in-hand with the developers and recommend designers for various parts of the ... Read More

Penang has awarded the tender for the underground tunnel linking the island to mainland and three major highways projects to Consortium Zenith BUCG Sdn Bhd with a land swap and 30-year concession on the tunnel. Penang Chief Minister has announced the deal today where the firm will underdertake 3 highways ... Read More

Penang State Government will be inviting qualified companies to submit their request for proposal (RFP) for Premium Outlet project in Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan. This is the first of its kind project in Penang and it will be located on a 40-arce land near to the second bridge, which is ... Read More

Penang was named among the top eight destinations for foreign retirees by Kiplinger, a US-based personal finance and business forecasting publication. This also makes Malaysia the only Asian country to figure in the list as others in the reckoning are Medellin (Colombia), Dubrovnik (Croatia), Salinas (Ecuador), Bilbao (Spain), Coronado (Panama), ... Read More