Penang’s real estate sector reached a new milestone today with the official launch of the 69-storey Westin Residences Penang -- the tallest residential building in northern Malaysia, designed with an earthquake-resistant structure. The launch was officiated by the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail -- who is ... Read More

Malaysia’s housing market remained sluggish in the first half of 2025, weighed down by unsold affordable homes and weakening developer confidence, according to the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda). At the release of its Property Industry Survey for 1H2025 and Market Outlook for 2H2025 and 1H2026, Rehda highlighted ... Read More

Penang has become the first state in Malaysia to launch a community-driven initiative aimed at addressing the long-standing issue of abandoned vehicles in high-rise residential areas. The programme, known as Skim Strata Bebas Kenderaan Usang, was officially rolled out at Flat Turnkey Sri Pinang and jointly officiated by Transport Minister ... Read More

The sales and service tax (SST) is emerging as a major concern for property developers, with more than 70% planning to raise property prices by 3% to 5% due to higher costs, according to a survey by the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Malaysia. The survey, which covered ... Read More

The Penang government has officially gazetted revised quit rent tax rates for the entire state, marking the first adjustment in more than three decades. The new rates, published in the Penang Government Gazette No. 37 on September 11, will come into effect on January 1, 2026. Chief Minister Chow Kon ... Read More

Esra Residences marks the continuation of the landed residential component within IJM Bayouri, a 70-acre freehold township development by Chen Yu Land Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of IJM Land, in Nibong Tebal. Following the introduction of Ayra Terraces, Esra Residences expands the range of homes offered within the township, which ... Read More

Penang has redrawn its urban map for the first time in nearly 60 years, declaring 25 new towns and expanding the boundaries of 10 existing ones to reflect the state’s transformation from agricultural landscapes into thriving city hubs. The sweeping amendment, gazetted on Sept 4, impacts more than 210,000 land ... Read More

About Orange Hartamas Located in Kubang Semang, this mixed development by Tahwah Group is just a 10-minute drive from Bukit Mertajam and 15 minutes from Kulim Hi-Tech Park. Several public schools, including SJKC Kubang Semang, Sri Penanti Primary School, SMK Penanti, and SMK Mengkuang, are within easy reach. The development features ... Read More

In a move to strengthen Malaysia’s housing sector, the government will introduce incentives for developers who adopt the “build-then-sell” (BTS) model, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming announced at the Urban Engineering Symposium 2025 (Urbens 2025) last week. Nga highlighted that the BTS model forms part of broader ... Read More

The construction of a senior-friendly park in Taman Lip Sin is entering its final stage, with 93% of the works completed and full completion expected by the end of this month. Penang Island City Council (MBPP) councillor Chan Soon Aun said the RM800,000 project, located next to Block 6, is ... Read More