In a bid to further stimulate the housing industry on the mainland, the Penang government is looking at standardising the plot ratio and density for housing development. At present, the plot ratio for development projects statewide, depending on the type of project and location, is between 2.8 and 3.5. A ... Read More

Moving into a new home can be one of life’s greatest joys. K. Leelavathi has been living at Mahsuri Flats in Bayan Baru, Penang, since 1990 and is looking forward to moving into better housing. The flats have been slated as one of five urban regeneration projects (URP) in Penang ... Read More

Over the years, the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) has developed three satellite towns in Penang – Bayan Baru, Seberang Jaya and Bandar Cassia. Together with the Penang government, the corporation has been providing affordable homes to Penangites. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who is also PDC chairman, said 18,783 ... Read More

It was definitely a night to remember at the Hunza Group 45th anniversary celebration held at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre in Bayan Lepas yesterday night. Hundreds of dignitaries, including government officials and special guests, attended a luxurious and delicious buffet dinner accompanied by various cultural performances. The anniversary celebration ... Read More

About GEM Residences GEM Residences, a commercial development by Belleview Group at Prai, Penang. It is part of the company's 6 hectares mixed development along Jalan Baru, diagonally opposite Megamall Penang. Next to it will be the upcoming largest mall in the northern region - GEM Mall, the tenant mix include ... Read More

Penang's ongoing infrastructure developments, including the Bayan Lepas light rail transit (LRT) and Silicon Island projects, are elevating the outlook for several companies in the construction and property development sectors. This is according to a research report by Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) which identified beneficiaries including Gamuda Bhd, IJM ... Read More

About Ideal Residency Affordable housing development by Ideal Property Group in Penang Island. This development is strategically located on Kampung Kastam land near the intersection of Jalan Bukit Gambier and Jalan Lembah, less than 2km away from University Science Malaysia (USM). It features 1,218 affordable housing units with a standard built-up ... Read More

The Vision Park in Kepala Batas has transformed into a magical wonderland and illuminated by over a million colourful lightbulbs. Throngs of visitors are enchanted every night since it opened on Oct 27. The one-month event, known as Luna Lights Wonderland 2023, is jointly organised by the Seberang Perai City ... Read More

The Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT) has formulated accommodation guidelines to ensure workers’ welfare is safeguarded per the law. In a statement today, it said it has come up with the application procedure guidelines for the provision of Temporary Labour Quarters (TLQ) for 2024 to 2026 and planning guidelines for ... Read More

Penang is well on its way to becoming a premier destination for conventions and tourism with the Penang Waterfront Convention Center's construction in full swing. According to State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai, the convention center is expected to have its grand opening in mid-2025. This ... Read More