PropertyGuru Malaysia released its biannual Consumer Sentiment Study for H2 2022, which found that potential homebuyers are facing affordability issues in their homeownership journey, with 51% of respondents understanding that they are not qualified for government affordable housing schemes, and are not able to purchase property without financial assistance. With ... Read More

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has raised the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.50%. This is the central bank’s third consecutive rate hike. In a statement, BNM said that despite continued easing in global supply chain conditions, inflationary pressures have remained high due to elevated commodity ... Read More

About Anggun Residences Anggun Residences located beside Design Village Outlet Mall in Batu Kawan is the flagship residential project undertaken by PE Development (Penang) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of PANSAR Berhad in West Malaysia. Designed as a condotel concept, these 496 units of spacious 3-bedroom apartments comes with maximised functional ... Read More

The state government, through the Penang Development Corporation (PDC), is now calling for the Request For Tenancy (RFT) for its Sia Boey Urban Archaeological Park. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who is also the PDC chairman, said the primary goal of the RFT is to revitalise Sia Boey and to ... Read More

Penang government has proposed a total of 10 priority projects in the state to be considered by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) for the national Budget 2023. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said these 10 priority projects, with an estimated cost of RM2.27 billion, could have a major impact on ... Read More

The masterplan developer in Batu Kawan, Aspen Group, will be unveiling an upcoming project named Versa in Aspen Vision City. With a price range starting from RM350,000 for its residential units, Versa offers comfort living at an affordable price tag and gives everyone the opportunity to own their first home ... Read More

Crimson Omega Sdn Bhd and Ascott International Management (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd joined forces to develop the Harris Sunshine Penang hotel at Sunshine Central in Ayer Itam. Crimson Omega chief executive officer Cynthia Hwang said Sunshine Central is a mega project which consists of a retail mall, office tower, hotel, service ... Read More

About Sinaran Residences @ Utropolis The residential component in the third phase of Utropolis development by Paramount Property at Batu Kawan, Penang. It is strategically located along Bandar Cassia Expressway, with walking access to Design Village outlet mall and UOW MALAYSIA KDU Penang University College. Driving to Penang International Airport will ... Read More

A Hong Kong businessman, who is among many on the lookout for prime land and buildings in the state, has snapped up the long-neglected Island Plaza in the area and promises to make it a big draw again. The buyer, known only as Law, said he would bring Hong Kong’s ... Read More

The Penang state government has submitted a new and updated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Penang South Reclamation (PSR) project even as the state’s judicial review application to reinstate the approval for the original EIA hits a snag. Penang state exco Zairil Khir Johari said the state is going ... Read More