THE state government is not efficient in tackling traffic woes in Penang, especially on the mainland, claimed state Gerakan Environmental Bureau chief Tan Chai Liang. “If anything, the so-called effort by the state government through its car-free day campaign and bicycle-riding programmes failed to counter the worsening traffic problems in ... Read More

GEORGE TOWN: Cititel Hotel Management (CHM) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of IGB Corporation Bhd, will invest RM183 million to build two more hotels on the island. CHM managing director Datuk Eric H.K. Lim said the properties would be built at the Gat Lebuh Noordin area by early 2014. The two ... Read More

THE next phase of the Jalan Air Itam widening project slated for April should ease traffic congestion by at least 15%, said Penang Municipal Council senior traffic engineer A. Rajendran. The widening of the 190-metre stretch in front of the Han Chiang High School from two lanes to three is ... Read More

GEORGE TOWN: The nine families from the former Kampung Buah Pala here are delighted with the offer of double-storey houses costing RM220,000 each in Teluk Air Tawar on the mainland.They are jumping at the chance as there is no other option.Their former residents association chairman M. Sugumaran said they were ... Read More

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3): The Second Penang Bridge has achieved 70% completion and 1.5 months ahead of schedule, said Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) in a statement on Dec 30, 2011.It is confident that work is on the track towards the target opening date of the bridge in November 2013 ... Read More

#1 Sierra Residences - Sungai Ara Soft-launched on 23 Dec 2011. At around RM300/sq.ft. with 2 car parks, this is one of the most affordable new properties in Penang Island. Price starts from RM280k, a good price for young couple who wanted to settle down in Penang Island with small ... Read More

INTEREST rates have a wide and varied impact upon the economy. When interest rates are raised, the general effect is to slow down credit demand and contain inflationary pressures. It also makes borrowing money more expensive, which affects how consumers and businesses spend their money. Investors should understand how interest ... Read More

THE opening of several new Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts properties around the globe in 2012, will be leveraged on by its sister property in Penang to draw more visitors to the island state. Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa general manager Elaine Yue said the expansion of the group's properties, ... Read More

The steep increases seen in the last two years expected to sputter to a halt on weak global sentimentTHE overall weak global sentiment is expected to cast a pall over the property sector, which is expected to undergo some downward correction next year, agents, property consultants and developers say, with ... Read More

BEGINNING tomorrow, new guidelines from Bank Negara Malaysia to curb rising household debt are going to kick in. The guidelines cover all consumer loan products including housing, personal and car loans, credit card receivables as well as loans for the purchase of securities.Instead of loan approvals being based on gross ... Read More