The land earmarked for the hotel and condominium project is not included in the Gurney Bay component projects. Penang Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye clarified that two parcels of government reserve land, spanning 21 acres (opposite Gurney Plaza) and seven acres (near the future ... Read More

Penang is witnessing a significant stride towards its Penang2030 vision. A recent workshop held at the G Hotel showcased remarkable progress, with 280 projects aligned with the strategic initiatives of Penang2030 reaching completion, marking an impressive overall progress rate of 68%. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, addressing the workshop, emphasized ... Read More

The unveiling of the new Penang LRT Mutiara Line alignment marks a significant milestone in Penang's transportation infrastructure. Spanning 28 kilometers with 22 stations featuring overhead tracks, the line will offer direct access to the Penang International Airport and link with the Electric Train Service (ETS) at Butterworth, with KOMTAR ... Read More

The construction of Mutiara Line, Penang's first light rail transit (LRT) project, will be according to schedule despite a minor amendment to the original plan. Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Corp chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim said everything would be carried out on time, adding that there is no ... Read More

Penang, already renowned for its industrial prowess, is poised to solidify its position in the global technology arena with the establishment of its own Integrated Circuit (IC) Design and Digital Park. Spanning a vast million square feet of prime office space, including the existing Innoplex building within the Bayan Lepas ... Read More

The implementation of various flood mitigation and infrastructure upgrading projects in Taman Sentul Jaya has successfully reduced the occurrence of flash floods that were previously frequent in the area. Chief Minister Y.A.B. Chow Kon Yeow stated that for this purpose, the Penang State Government has allocated approximately RM1 million to ... Read More

The construction sector is expected to see a pick-up in job flows in the second half of this year (2H24), driven by infrastructure projects like the Penang light rail transit (LRT) and Mass Rapid Transit 3 (MRT3) in the Klang Valley. Coupled with the strong demand for industrial buildings such ... Read More

In light of the ongoing Air-Itam Bypass project, another temporary road closure is scheduled to take place from the 3rd to the 4th of May 2024, between the hours of 9pm and 5am. This closure is necessary to facilitate beam launching works along the Lebuhraya Thean Teik, specifically between Desa ... Read More

Iconic Worldwide Bhd is engaged in preliminary discussions with potential partners to develop mega townships and industrial projects throughout Malaysia. The group is also exploring avenues to establish resorts, villas, and theme parks, with the aim of bolstering tourism in Penang and leveraging the island's distinguished reputation as a top-tier ... Read More

The Penang Hill cable car project is set to break ground in June and promises to elevate the tourist experience for the region, following the signing of a contract on Thursday. Hartasuma Sdn Bhd, a leading Malaysian homegrown pioneer in the local rail industry with almost 30 years of experience, ... Read More