The Covid-19 pandemic, which began in the first quarter of last year, has thrust purpose-built workers' accommodation (PBWA) into the spotlight, establishing it as a new emerging asset class. According to Knight Frank Malaysia's recently released Workers' Dormitories publication, demand for quality and well-planned workers' accommodations is expected to rise ... Read More

About Marriott Residences A mixed development by BSG Property in Georgetown in Penang. It is located between the famous tourist belt of Gurney Drive and Kelawai Road, next to Evergreen Laurel Hotel. The project comprises a 55-storey skyscraper, featuring a mixed of hotel rooms and condominium units Find out more about Marriott Residences Register your interest ... Read More

The Penang Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE) has planned to develop George Town World Heritage Site as a resilient heritage city and lift the state’s economy to greater heights in line with the Penang2030 vision. During the launching of the reports of George Town World Heritage Site Population & Land Use ... Read More

The Penang Stadium and Open Spaces Corporation (PSDKLPP) is now a custodian for the newly upgraded Permatang Rawa mini stadium in Bukit Mertajam. The Penang government, in a novation agreement signed today, transferred the rights and liability of the mini stadium to PSDKLPP. The objectives of the PSDKLPP are to develop, ... Read More

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has established a committee to coordinate the implementation of 500,000 units of affordable housing for the duration of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Its minister, Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said the committee would monitor the implementation and provision of housing ... Read More

About Muze @ PICC The first phase of residential offerings at Penang International Commercial City (PICC) integrated development by Hunza Group. This 43-acre development is strategically located within the vicinity of Bayan Baru township. It comprises two 58-storey towers featuring 846 residential units with 10 levels of car parking podium. Find out more about ... Read More

Sky Residence Prai, The Ascott Limited's (Ascott) first serviced apartment in Penang, has opened. Ascott is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment. Sky Residence Prai is its ninth operational property in Malaysia. With over 6,700 units in 26 properties across 11 cities, the addition of the serviced apartment will strengthen ... Read More

The proposed amendments to the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 (Act 118) is expected to be tabled in Parliament in the third quarter of 2022, in an effort to address issues concerning abandoned housing projects and prevent such problems in the future. Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk ... Read More

The Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) has issued a statement condemning disparaging words uttered by a real estate negotiator and another individual from Penang against Grab drivers and Grab food riders. In a video posted on social media two days ago, both individuals were seen to be conducting a ... Read More

Pulau Gazumbo, the man-made island next to the first Penang bridge, will be made a marine sanctuary by the state government. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government will be working to gazette the island as a sanctuary, to be called the “Middle Bank Marine Sanctuary”. He said ... Read More