Farlim Group (Malaysia) Bhd is strengthening its presence in Penang with a new joint venture that supports the state’s growing shift toward transit-oriented development. Announced in a filing on Dec 2, 2025, the collaboration with Fortune Lander (M) Sdn Bhd will see the development of vacant freehold land in Mukim ... Read More

About Mandarin Residence Affordable housing project by Focal Products Sdn. Bhd. in Farlim, at the junction of Jalan Teochew Satu and Jalan Thean Teik. It is right next to Hui Aun Apartment and just 1km from Sunshine Central. The development features a total of 646 residential units with 11 levels of car ... Read More

Penang is gearing up for a major digital upgrade—this time in the world of land administration. The state officially signed its Public-Private Partnership (PPP) concession agreement for the new e-Tanah system today at the Islamic Arts Museum in Kuala Lumpur, marking a big leap forward in how land matters will ... Read More

The government is taking another look at the proposed 30-year building age threshold under the Urban Renewal Bill, aiming to make sure the benchmark truly reflects what happens to buildings in the real world — not just on paper. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the review ... Read More

Buoyed by a strong quarterly performance and strategic new land acquisitions, property developer Mah Sing Group Bhd expects the domestic property market to remain resilient into 2026. The group, which posted a 10.3% rise in net profit to RM66.3 million for the third quarter ended September 30, is bolstering its ... Read More

The Housing and Local Government Ministry plans to table the Real Property Development Bill in June 2026, marking a significant update to Malaysia’s regulatory framework for the property sector. According to Minister Nga Kor Ming, the proposed Bill will replace the long-standing Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966, offering ... Read More

About Queens Residences 3 The third phase of the Queens Waterfront development by Ideal Property Group (also known as Q3), situated near Queensbay in Penang. Positioned strategically on reclaimed seafront land directly opposite Queensbay Mall, it’s an expansion of the successful Q1 and Q2. The new phase of development will introduce another ... Read More

Penang is tightening its rules on worker accommodation. Starting January 1 next year, the state government will stop accepting any new applications for Temporary Labour Quarters (TLQ). The focus will now shift toward helping existing operators transition to Centralised Labour Quarters (CLQ), which follow stricter standards set in the 2022 ... Read More

Penang is set to welcome a new addition to its waterfront offerings, with Malaysia’s first luxury dining cruise — the Penang Princess — targeted for completion and launch in 2027. The project moved a step closer after Ocean World Cruises Berhad signed an MoU with Viet Princess Cruiser Corporation, Vietnam ... Read More

The Penang State Government has forfeited 413 land lots across the state since 2020 after owners failed to settle outstanding land tax arrears. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Seberang Perai Selatan recorded the highest number of forfeited lots at 114, followed by Seberang Perai Utara (96), Barat Daya (76), ... Read More