Taman Nara, a landed residential development by Jayamas Land Sdn. Bhd. in Alma, Bukit Mertajam. Located next to Taman Sejahtera, about 5 minutes walk to SMK Taman Sejahtera. It is only a mere minutes drive from abundant of amenities, such as AEON Mall, Tesco Hypermarket, banks, schools, just a name a few.

This development comprises 4 different types of landed houses:

• 2-storey semi-detached (Type A, 2 units)
• 2-storey semi-detached (Type B, 2 units)
• 2-storey terrace (17 units)
• 1-storey bungalow (3 units)

More details to be available upon official launch.

Property Project : Taman Nara
Location : Alma, Bukit Mertajam
Property Type : Residential
Tenure: Freehold
Built-up Size: (to be confirmed)
Total Units: 17 (terrace), 4 (semi-d), 3 (bungalow)
Indicative Price : (to be confirmed)
Developer : Jayamas Land Sdn. Bhd.

DISCLAIMER: This article is solely based on research done using publicly available data. This is not an advertisement. Any claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a project or service should be verified with the developer, provider, or party in question.

The biggest convention centre and banquet hall in Seberang Perai is expected to be fully operational by Nov 15 this year.

The 17,800sq m Butterworth Arena or officially known as the Penang International Exhibition Convention Cultural & Arts Centre (PIECCA @ Butterworth Arena) is located at Ampang Jajar in Butterworth.

The RM59 million double-storey air-conditioned PIECCA @ Butterworth Arena was announced in 2017 and is fully funded by the Penang government through Penang Development Corporation (PDC).

It is fully equipped with plenty of accommodations and facilities such as three ballrooms which could accommodate a total of 360 tables, a stage and four function rooms, two separate kitchens, 600 parking lots for cars and 400 lots for motorcycles and many more.

The PIECCA @ Butterworth Arena, which is owned by Chief Minister Incorporated (CMI), was handed over to the Island LandCap Hospitality Sdn Bhd as the operator in a simple handover ceremony yesterday.

Island LandCap Hospitality executive chairman Datuk Oon Weng Boon said PIECCA @ Butterworth Arena has started to receive a lot of bookings already until the end of this year.

“The first event will be a wedding reception on Nov 26, followed by many other events until the end of this year.

“We aim to make PIECCA @ Butterworth Arena a world-class venue, especially for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) events.

“The venue here also can host more than 8,000 delegates at any one time.

“For booking or any inquiries, the public or event organisers can contact 012 – 790 3999 or email chewkc@ilcpg.com.my,” Oon said in his speech during the handover ceremony yesterday.

Also present were Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, state Transport and Infrastructure Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari, state Welfare and Environment Committee chairman Phee Boon Poh, Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) mayor Datuk Azhar Arshad and CMI deputy general manager Datin Bharathi Suppiah.

Oon also expressed his appreciation to the state government for giving the company an opportunity to manage the convention centre.

“We are honoured to be given this opportunity to operate the convention centre by the Penang government.

“PIECCA @ Butterworth Arena is more than a building; it is a vibrant and dynamic centre that will further boost the tourism and socio-economic aspirations of the state government.

“The venue also is designed to host modern, contemporary, traditional arts and crafts events and exhibitions.

“And we hope to attract both local and international artisans who are keen to hold private and public exhibitions,” Oon added.

Chow said the construction works of the convention centre started in April 2017 and were fully completed in September this year. He added that the PIECCA @ Butterworth Arena would play an important role to stimulate the economy and tourism activities in Seberang Perai and its surrounding areas.

“Apart from holding wedding receptions, the venue can be used to organise meetings, conferences and exhibitions.

“This centre will bring huge benefits to the Seberang Perai community through the accommodations and infrastructure provided,” Chow said.

Source: Buletin Mutiara

About Aston Acacia

A high-rise development by Tinggian Development Sdn. Bhd. (a subsidiary of Hua Yang Berhad) within the established township of Bukit Mertajam, Penang. Strategically located along Persiaran Aston Indah, adjacent to Jit Sin Independent High School. It is only a mere minutes drive to The Summit Bukit Mertajam. It features 2 blocks of 33-storey serviced apartment, offering a total of 622 serviced suites and 38 units of shop offices.

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A proposed redevelopment of an existing 6-storey hotel building in Geoge Town into a serviced apartment, undertaken by Shui Kat & Company (PG) Sdn. Bhd. The said hotel which was known as Town House Hotel is located along Penang Road, adjacent to Cititel Penang.

This development will see the repurposing of the existing building to include 92 units of serviced suites and 3 units of shoplots located at ground level. An automated parking garage will be located at the back of the building.

The project is in its planning stage and still pending approval. Currently it is not known if it will be open for sale.

Project Name: (to be confirmed)
Location : George Town
Property Type : Serviced residence
Built-up Size: (to be confirmed)
Total Units: 92 (serviced suites)
Land Tenure : (to be confirmed)
Indicative Price : (to be confirmed)
Developer: Shui Kat & Company (PG) Sdn. Bhd.

DISCLAIMER: This article is solely based on research done using publicly available data. This is not an advertisement. Any claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a project or service should be verified with the developer, provider, or party in question.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today said the Bayan Lepas Light Rail Transit (LRT) project should kickstart accordingly, provided the project meets its designated timeline.

Penang has received eight submissions from local and international consortiums for the Bayan Lepas LRT project pre-qualification process, according to a recent announcement by state Transport and Infrastructure Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari.

The process, which was held from July 25 to Aug 19, saw 45 companies registering interest and purchasing the pre-qualification documents.

“Whenever you plan anything, there is always a timeline.

“So, as mentioned by the state government that the project is set to start next year, we have to work accordingly so that we can meet the timeline.

“We are yet to finalise the acquiring of the land but as I have said, we hope to get things done according to our timeline,” Chow told reporters after being asked whether the Bayan Lepas LRT project would be able to start on time next year.

The pre-qualification process was to identify and pre-qualify suitable contractors to participate in the Request for Proposal (RFP) tender process for the engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of the LRT’s viaducts, stations, depot, system and other associated works, as well as the funding, operation and maintenance of the LRT system.

Source: Buletin Mutiara