Penang’s tourism recovery and growth, as well as the livelihoods of everyday Malaysian Hosts, would be gravely affected if the state’s proposed restrictions on high-rise residential short-term rental accommodation (STRA) is implemented, Airbnb warned today. Following more than two years of economic disruption in Penang brought on by the pandemic, ... Read More

The Penang state government will implement the guidelines for prohibiting short-term rentals (homestays). State Housing, Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said he will present the proposal to the state executive council and the state government will announce the details later. "We do not want a ... Read More

About Sactuary Terrace A residential development by IJM Land at Alma in Bukit Mertajam. Located on 8.9 acres of land along Jalan Santuari 2, about a 20-minute drive to both Penang bridges. Nearby amenities include AEON Mall, Tesco Hypermarket, eateries, schools and banks. This development will offer 95 units of 2-storey terrace houses. (Photos taken in ... Read More

The Penang state government has allocated almost RM8mil for landslide repairs along the slopes of Lorong Bukit Kukus, Paya Terubong, here that will begin in the third quarter of this year. Penang Infrastructure and Transport Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the restoration work conducted by the Penang City Council ... Read More

Nasdaq-listed printed circuit boards (PCBs), radio frequency (RF) components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies manufacturer TTM Technologies Inc is investing US$130 million (about RM550 million) to set up a plant in Penang. In a joint statement on Monday (April 25) in conjunction with the plant’s ground-breaking ceremony, Malaysian Investment Development Authority ... Read More

Buyers are going for more recreational facilities to be included in their housing projects. “Environment and lifestyle now play a big part in their decision-making process. “Gone are the days when home owners only want a roof over their heads,” said Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents president Chan Ai Cheng ... Read More

About Terraces Condominium A highrise residential development by IJM Land at Bukit Jambul, Penang. Strategically located on 9.32 acres of land next to INTI International College. It comprises a 34-storey condominium tower, featuring 410 residential units with two different design types to choose from. Find out more about Terraces Condominium Register ... Read More

A proposed new law on tenancy of rented houses, which is to deal with racism in the housing market, has drawn two opposing views on when it should be taken to Parliament. A representative of house buyers, Chang Kim Loong, says the government should focus on the economy instead as ... Read More

In line with the commitment to build an ESG- (environment, social and governance) compliant Penang South Islands’ (PSI), the project’s site offices will strive to use renewable resources to meet their operational needs. SRS Consortium deputy project director Azmi Mohamad said the Marine Operation Control Centre (MOCC) in Batu Maung ... Read More

About Mezzo @ The Light City The first residential project at The Light City – a large-scale 32.76 acre integrated mixed-use waterfront development by  IJM Perennial Development in Gelugor, Penang. Strategically located next to The Light Collection, just a mere minutes drive from Penang Bridge and George Town. It comprises two 34-storey ... Read More