Construction companies and property developers with exposure to Penang are set to benefit tremendously from the extensive development in the state. According to TA Research, the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) could be a strong growth catalyst for both the construction and property development sectors in the country. With various ... Read More

The government will expand the Rent-to-Own scheme to enable more people from the B40 and M40 groups to own homes. Local Government Development (KPKT) Minister Nga Kor Ming (pix) said cooperation with financial institutions will be continued to provide attractive and sustainable housing financing packages. “The ministry (KPKT) through PR1MA ... Read More

Sedusun Tech Valley, which is set to be a new agrotourism centre in Relau, on Penang island, is set to receive a RM50 million boost from the Economy Ministry. The Sedusun Tech Valley project is one of the Penang government's strategic projects, in collaboration with the Northern Coridor Implementation Authority ... Read More

Ideal Property Group, a leading real estate developer, is delighted to announce a significant development in the expansion of Penang Technology Park @ Bertam, as it signs a Sale and Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with Zestron Precision Cleaning Sdn. Bhd. This partnership marks a momentous step forward for both companies and ... Read More

The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) plans to implement a build-then-sell (BTS) housing delivery system rather than a sell-then-build (STB) delivery system next year, to reduce the number of “sick” or delayed housing projects. KPKT Minister Nga Kor Ming said the ministry will work together with the Real Estate ... Read More

The expansion of Penang International Airport (PIA) is expected to take place in the third quarter of 2024. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the expansion would take about four years to complete. “The next Visit Malaysia Year has been set for 2026 and it ... Read More

Cyclists are happy that a temporary lane leading to Karpal Singh Drive has been opened along Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway in Penang. IJM Land northern region general manager Goh Su Yin said the 1km-long lane was to replace the bicycle lane which had to be removed to widen ... Read More

About Granito @ Permai An affordable housing development by BSG Property in Tanjung Bungah, Penang. It is strategically located next to TAR College, adjacent to 2 Permai luxury residential scheme. This development featuring a 50-storey building with two residential towers and 12 levels of car park. There are 980 units ... Read More

Penang Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari, who is also the Tanjong Bunga assemblyman, officially inaugurated the Taman Kejiranan Hillside at Tanjong Bunga yesterday, as part of ‘My Taman, My Tanjung Bungah’ initiative. Situated in the vicinity of Astaka Hillside and a myriad of food and beverage hotspots, ... Read More

The proposed easing of the conditions for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme has been welcomed by some expatriates in Penang. They said it would allow them to continue calling Malaysia their home while the country attracts many new participants who can contribute to the economy, cultural diversity and ... Read More