M Summit 191 Executive Hotel Suites, which will be rebranded as The Granite Luxury Hotel on Aug 1, achieved a rare distinction when it .

The hotel’s car park is recognised as Malaysia’s Tallest Automated Hotel Car Park at 71.2m while its Mirage swimming pool is the Highest Cantilevered Acrylic Bottom Swimming Pool at 49.5m.

It was a memorable moment for M Summit Group founder and managing director Datuk Albert Moh when he received the two awards from MBR deputy general manager Aaron Bong at the hotel located in Magazine Road in George Town today.

The presentation was witnessed by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and about 100 guests and staff.

“The idea of having an automated car park was explored by Wei Ren (M Summit Group’s general manager). He had to find ways to build a car park within a small footprint of land.

“When faced with challenges, we need to be able to think out of the box and break away from conventional practices.

“The automated car park can accommodate up to 204 cars within a small footprint. This is an ideal way of parking for George Town where land is scarce and parking bays are in big demand.

“It also saves the driver time from having to hunt for roadside parking or drive up a multi-storey car park. The automated car park also prevents car break-ins, vandalism and car thefts.

“As for the acrylic bottom swimming pool, I hope that it will enable the hotel guests to feel like they are swimming in the sky and challenge those with fear of heights,” Albert said in his speech.

He also urged the state to compile a list of MBR attractions to help boost Penang’s image and tourism industry.

“Just like having tourist maps showing where to find famous murals in George Town, we also come up with similar maps to locate MBR-listed attractions, like the oldest supermarket or the tallest automated hotel car park,” said Albert, who had just returned from London where M Summit won two Asia Pacific Property Awards for Best Leisure Development and Best New Hotel Construction & Design.

Also present were M Summit Group purchasing director Datin Jennifer Ong, Group general manager Moh Wei Ren, hotel general manager Moh Wei Ken, and development planning manager Moh Wei Khye.

Chow congratulated M Summit for receiving the MBR and the Asia Pacific awards, and also looked forward to more inspiring feats.

“Gaining an entry in the Malaysia Book of Records also speaks volumes of the ‘Can-Do Spirit’ shown by M Summit and more importantly, by the people of Penang.

“In the era of recovery and rejuvenation after two years of what all of us have been through, it is now time to heal and to regain the momentum we lost. I sincerely applaud the M Summit team for setting your priorities right to be an exemplary achiever for others to follow.

“Within a small footprint of land, the car park can play its part in helping to address parking woes in the city while The Mirage swimming pool will be a unique attraction for visitors to Penang.

“Those coming to see me at my office in Komtar can also see the pool and car park through the glass windows,” said Chow.

Source: Buletin Mutiara

The Penang State Government introduced short-term rental guidelines for highrise and landed houses which is expected to be enforced from January next year.

State Housing, Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said the guidelines were drawn up together with local authorities (PBT) and related agencies since December last year and are now more than 90 percent complete.

“Currently, we are conducting an engagement session involving all parties including owners of strata units as well as landed residences to get feedback on these guidelines.

“We will present the completed guidelines in the Exco meeting in the next two or three months,” he said at a press conference after officiating the engagement session near Komtar here this morning.

Also present, are Seberang Perai City Council Mayor, Dato’ Azhar Arshad; Divisional Secretary, Local Government Division, Nur ‘Aishah Md. Norodin and Director of the Building Commissioner, Penang City Council (MBPP), Sr. Nik Ariff Long Dir.

Commenting further, Jagdeep said that from 2019 until May this year, more than 600 complaints have been received by MBPP from owners of strata units regarding problems caused by lodgers.

“Among the complaints that are often received is the issue of noise, homestay tenants using shared facilities such as the gymnasium, swimming pool and other facilities.

“Therefore, the State Government cannot take these complaints lightly because they involve the well-being of other residents.

“Currently, if there are any cases regarding residential units that are used as homestays, PBT can take action in accordance with existing laws.” he explained further.

Jagdeep said that Penang is the third state with the most high-rise buildings in the country comprising 2,511 stratified schemes with 326,464 residential units.

“Penang Island is currently a tourist attraction and there are homes that are used as homestays, we do not want to stop this industry from developing.

“However, in order to safeguard the well-being of unit owners, these guidelines need to be enforced to ensure that they are not affected by issues caused by homestay tenants,” he added.

Source: Buletin Mutiara

At the signing ceremony for the partnership are, from left: STC Property Management Sdn Bhd CEO Tan Hwei Yee, Teng, Rajit and IHG Hotels & Resorts vice president, operations, Southeast Asia and Korea, Vivek Bhalla.

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced yesterday it is partnering with STC Property Management Sdn Bhd, the developer of Penang’s Straits City, to bring the Crowne Plaza brand to Butterworth.

The master plan development is by Singapore-listed The Straits Trading Company Limited and Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd.

The partnership will bring the first Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts to Penang. It will be the flagship hotel for Straits City – a sustainable high-end mixed-use development located at the waterfront of Butterworth. The expansive development incorporates green technologies to promote sustainable living and spaces designed to encourage interaction, communication and creation.

Nestled within Straits City, the 343-room Crowne Plaza Penang Butterworth Straits City will offer sweeping views of the Straits of Penang, and a nostalgic George Town just over the horizon.

Straits Developments Pte Ltd CEO Eric Teng said Straits City, upon completion, will help elevate Butterworth as the future city, comprising an integrated mix of residential, retail, offices and commercial components.

“We are confident that the partnership with IHG will bring our vision of developing Straits City into a world-class work-live-play destination to life.”

IHG managing director South East Asia and Korea Rajit Sukumara the partnership underscores IHG’s commitment to expand its footprint across Malaysia and grow its portfolio in strategic destinations.

“The Crowne Plaza brand is a perfect fit for modern travellers who desire a seamless transition between work and life, and for business nomads working remotely across the globe. We are confident that Crowne Plaza Penang Butterworth Straits City will enhance the hospitality offering in Butterworth and set a new standard for blended travel.”

Crowne Plaza Penang Butterworth Straits City adds to an already impressive list of IHG properties scheduled to open in Malaysia in the next few years, most notably, Crowne Plaza Kota Kinabalu, Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park, and Kimpton Kuala Lumpur. These hotels will complement existing IHG brands: Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts.

IHG’s upcoming launches are part of a pipeline of 10 hotels due to open in Malaysia in the next three to five years, adding to the existing six properties it operates. IHG’s expansion marks its potential as an attractive business and travel destination.

Source: TheSundailly.com

According to State Housing, Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh, the Affordable Housing Project (RMM) in Mak Mandin is now at 64 percent and on track to complete by end of 2023.

“This project comprises 187 units of affordable housing Type A, part of the State Government’s commitment to delivering a total of 220,000 affordable housing units by the year 2030. “, Jagdeep said.

“We hope this project can be completed according to the timeline and quality standards we want.

“This is important because a house is one of the most important assets that people buy as a place to live and protect their families,” he said when he visited the Mak Mandin Indah Apartment project site on Monday morning.

Also present were the General Manager of the Penang State Housing Board (LPNPP), ‘Ainul Fadhilah Samsudi and representatives of the Penang Development Corporation (PDC).

It is understood that the project will be completed and have an occupancy certificate by the fourth quarter of next year.

A new proposed luxury residential development within the upscale neighborhood of Pulau Tikis. Undertaken by Primary Spectra Development Sdn. Bhd., the proposed project will be located along Lebuhraya Codrington (Codrington Ave), opposite the junction of Jalan Yeoh Guan Seok. It is just a stone’s throw away from Moulmein Rise by Belleview Group, less than 5 minutes drive to Gurney Drive.

This development will see the demolition of the existing 2-storey bungalow, for the construction of a 29-storey condominium. The building will feature 198 residential units with 8 levels of car parking podium.

The project is still pending approval, more details to be available upon official launch.

Project Name: (to be confirmed)
Location : Pulau Tikus
Property Type : Condominium
Total Units: 198
Built-up Size: (to be confirmed)
Land Tenure : (to be confirmed)
Indicative Price : (to be confirmed)
Developer: Primary Spectra Development Sdn. Bhd.

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