Penang is set to strengthen its agrotourism sector with the development of the Penang Durian Valley @ Relau (PDV), an integrated durian-based hub scheduled for completion in April 2027. According to Chow Kon Yeow, the project is a rebranding of the existing Relau Agriculture Centre into a comprehensive eco-tourism destination ... Read More

An 800-metre stretch of Jalan Persiaran Pantai Sinaran in The Light City has been officially renamed in honour of the late Tan Sri Chin Fung Kee, recognising his significant contributions to the state’s development. The renaming ceremony was officiated on Thursday by Chow Kon Yeow, who said the decision was approved ... Read More

About Jesselton Courtyard A luxury residential project by Berjaya Land in the Penang Turf Club area. It features 32 units of Four-Storey Zero-Lot Bungalows (6,649 – 9,054 sq.ft.) with an indicative priced from RM6.48mil, and 207 units of 1½ - 2 Storey Condominiums (2,734–5,167 sq.ft.) with an indicative priced from ... Read More

Paramount Corp Bhd has achieved property sales exceeding RM1 billion for the fourth year running in its financial year ended December 31, 2025, underpinned by a deliberate landbank replenishment strategy that saw the group secure 363.1 acres across Penang, Kedah, and the Klang Valley with a combined gross development value ... Read More

A key handover ceremony was held on Sunday for the Rumah MutiaraKu (RMKu) Type C units at Residensi Pauh Harmoni in Permatang Pauh. The event, which also coincided with the Penang State Housing Board’s (LPNPP) Customer Engagement Day, took place at the project site and was officiated by Sundarajoo A/L ... Read More

About Ideal Business Hub Ideal Business Hub is a 28-acre freehold industrial development within Penang Technology Park @ Bertam, comprising 88 light industrial factories in bungalow, semi-detached, and cluster configurations. Located about 5km from the Bertam toll plaza, it has access to major transportation routes and features layouts with 9.15m ... Read More

The battle for Penang's Mutiara Line systems package is shaping up to be one of Malaysia's most hotly contested transport contracts, with intense lobbying and fierce competition among seven consortia vying for a project that carries significant strategic weight in the country's rail industry. MRT Corp has opted for a ... Read More

Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) proactively issued an official apology on its Facebook page following severe traffic congestion and parking mismanagement that plagued the opening day of the MATTA Fair. The post drew a flood of comments from frustrated visitors sharing their experiences, and the following day, management announced complimentary ... Read More

The REHDA Institute Youth Initiative (RIYI) 2026 held its first corporate mentorship session recently, bringing together up to 50 selected students from more than 15 universities nationwide for direct engagement with senior industry leaders as part of efforts to strengthen graduate workforce readiness in Malaysia’s built-environment sector. The mentorship session ... Read More

Property owners within the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site will soon enjoy a faster and more streamlined pathway to convert residential properties into shophouses. The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has approved a new guideline, effective May 1, removing the need for planning permission (kebenaran merancang) for selected change-of-use ... Read More