The Penang government, through the One-Stop Centre (OSC) of the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP), has set an ambitious goal to shorten the planning permission approval process to just 40 days. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said MBSP and all technical agencies are actively collaborating to streamline the process. He acknowledged ... Read More

The 19th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final recently celebrated the pinnacle of real estate excellence across the region. Hosted at The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok, this prestigious event brought together over 130 award-winning finalists, spotlighting their exceptional contributions to the property sector. Malaysia stood out at this year’s awards, ... Read More

Master Community Developer Sunway Property has officially launched Serene Villas, the latest addition to the thriving Sunway Wellesley master-planned community. The GreenRE-certified townhome development combines sustainable designs with exclusive clubhouse facilities, thoughtfully crafted for multigenerational living in Bukit Mertajam, one of Penang’s most sought-after areas. The launch also marked the ... Read More

The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) has announced a 14-hour scheduled water disruption affecting 7,238 residential and commercial premises in Seberang Perai Selatan. The interruption will begin at 10pm today and is expected to end by noon on Wednesday. This is due to the temporary shutdown of a 600mm pipeline ... Read More

About Orange Hartamas Located in Kubang Semang, this mixed development by Tahwah Group is just a 10-minute drive from Bukit Mertajam and 15 minutes from Kulim Hi-Tech Park. Several public schools, including SJKC Kubang Semang, Sri Penanti Primary School, SMK Penanti, and SMK Mengkuang, are within easy reach. The development features ... Read More

A transport consultant has questioned whether the upcoming LRT project in Penang is robust enough to withstand political shifts given the country’s track record with rail projects in the past. Wan Agyl Wan Hassan, the founder of transport think tank My Mobility Vision, said that while the government is often ... Read More

Seberang Perai motorists will face higher parking charges beginning 1 Jan 2025, following the Seberang Perai City Council’s (MBSP) announcement of a 100% increase in parking fees. Under the revised rates, hourly parking will cost RM0.80, up from RM0.40, while daily rates will increase from RM3 to RM6. Monthly parking passes ... Read More

About G'Vinton A serviced residence development by GSD Land in George Town. The project spans approximately 1 acre and is strategically positioned between Ambank and the NSTP building, offering convenient access to KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. The development will include 508 serviced suites, a nine-level car parking podium, and four shop ... Read More

The development of Penang’s Silicon Island, a 2,300-acre reclaimed land project, continues to progress on schedule, with key milestones in place to transform it into a high-value economic hub. The depot land for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line, located on the island, is set to be handed ... Read More

Penang is set to break new ground in addressing housing affordability with the launch of the Rumah Bakat Baru Madani Affordable Housing Scheme, the nation’s largest housing initiative targeting the B40 and M40 income groups. The project, announced today, will be developed on two strategic plots of land in Seberang Perai: ... Read More