The long-awaited Notice to Commence Work for Penang’s Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project has finally been issued by Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (MRT Corp) in May, paving the way for construction to begin. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook confirmed that all outstanding issues between the ... Read More

The upcoming revision and expansion of Malaysia’s Sales and Service Tax (SST), effective July 1, 2025, is expected to have minimal impact on the residential housing sector. According to RHB Investment Bank Bhd, contractors focused on residential projects, such as MGB Bhd and Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd, will remain largely ... Read More

About Central Residence A residential project in Jelutong, located on 1.2 acres of land along Lorong Madrasah, directly opposite Jelutong Palace apartment. Just 5 minutes from the Penang Bridge and a short drive from the Jalan Ahmad Nor/Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu interchange, this 35-storey condominium offers 298 residential units ... Read More

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has instructed state Housing Committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo to review the housing discount policy announced for Indian Muslims, with the intention of expanding the initiative to benefit all homebuyers. The directive follows public feedback regarding the recent announcement of a five per ... Read More

A Blossoming New Chapter in Penang’s Premier Garden Township Nestled within the serene, master-planned Botanica. CT township in Balik Pulau, Penang, Begonia is the latest residential gem designed for families who value nature, space, and community. Introducing Begonia: 2-Storey Semi Detached Home in Penang Begonia @ Botanica.CT offers 60 units ... Read More

Penang is poised to make another leap in infrastructure development with the construction of a new permanent bridge linking the island’s southern coast to the ambitious Silicon Island project. Construction of the four-lane marine viaduct is scheduled to begin this month, with completion expected by December 2028. Announced by Penang ... Read More

The Penang state government has launched the MADANIHome Ownership Campaign (MOC) 1.0, a strategic initiative aimed at revitalising the local property sector and promoting homeownership among Penangites. Spearheaded by the Penang State Housing Board, the year-long campaign—from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026—introduces a range of incentives to stimulate ... Read More

The federal government is studying a proposal to build housing projects above railway stations as part of its strategy to tackle traffic congestion in urban areas. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the plan, currently being reviewed with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), includes both public and commercial housing, ... Read More

The Penang state government will implement comprehensive traffic management strategies to minimise disruptions caused by several upcoming large-scale infrastructure projects, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said yesterday. Acknowledging that developments such as the Silicon Island, the 29.5km Mutiara Line LRT, and the Juru–Sungai Dua Elevated Highway may cause temporary congestion, ... Read More

Three major development projects currently underway at Penang General Hospital (HPP), with a total allocation of RM758 million, are expected to significantly strengthen the state’s public healthcare system. According to State Executive Councillor for Youth, Sports and Health, Daniel Gooi Zi Sen, the projects involve the construction of a Women ... Read More