Intuitive Surgical Inc, a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery, will invest more than RM2 billion over five years to establish its first manufacturing facility in Malaysia and Southeast Asia at Bandar Cassia Technology Park (BCTP), Penang. The 316,000-square-foot facility is expected to begin operations in 2028 and create about 1,200 ... Read More

The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has clarified its decision to appoint a new management agent for Green Garden Flats (Blocks 1062 and 1066) in Paya Terubong, saying the move was made after it found that the development had not held an Annual General Meeting (AGM) since February 2019. In ... Read More

A management dispute has emerged at Green Garden Flats in Paya Terubong, with the existing management body and a newly appointed management company both claiming authority over the 2,255-unit residential development. According to a report by Sin Chew Daily, the existing management body, Nostalgia Kencana Sdn Bhd, and about 30 residents held ... Read More

The government plans to use big data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to determine affordable housing needs based on locality, income levels and market demand under the National Housing Policy 2026-2035. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the existing RM300,000 ceiling for affordable homes was a “one-size-fits-all” ... Read More

The Penang government has granted PLB Engineering Bhd (PLBE) an extension of time (EOT) until Oct 18, 2026, to complete the proposed closure and rehabilitation works at the Jelutong landfill. State local government committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye said PLBE’s application for the extension was tabled at the state ... Read More

The Penang Hill cable car project has reached 31% completion, with the first of its 15 cable car support towers now erected, according to a report by Kwong Wah Yit Poh. The project, which began in June 2024, had experienced some delays following several months of heavy rain in Penang, ... Read More

Masjid Terapung Tanjong Bungah has been officially renamed Masjid Syed Sheikh Al-Hadi and designated as Penang's Tourism Mosque, marking a new chapter in its role as a centre for worship, education, community engagement and Islamic tourism. The declaration was officiated by Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib during a ceremony ... Read More

About Mertajam Heights A residential development in the heart of Bukit Mertajam. Strategically located along Jalan Ciku, immediately opposite Ng Yam Huat food court with an abundance of essential amenities within 2km radius. The development features a 21-storey apartment building that offers a total of 278 residential units and 4 ... Read More

Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd is facing a lawsuit over the alleged breach of a tenancy agreement and the unauthorised demolition of a property located at No. 262, Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, raising questions about tenant responsibilities and the protection of older buildings in Penang. According to a Bursa Malaysia filing, the ... Read More

Penang will conduct an assessment of the structural safety of all heritage buildings across the state following yesterday’s incident where debris from a heritage shophouse along Armenian Street fell, injuring two tourists. State local government and town and country planning committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye said the state government ... Read More