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Penang will consider building its light rail transit (LRT) line separately from an earlier transport master plan if the three islands project does not get regulatory approval.

Previously, the three islands project, known as the Penang South Reclamation (PSR), was supposed to finance the LRT project with land from the reclaimed islands to be sold. The 19km LRT line, starting from Bayan Lepas, is estimated to cost RM8.5 billion. It will have 30 stations.

However the approval to carry out the PSR project was rescinded by environmental regulators after an appeal by fishermen in September.

Executive councillor Zairil Khir Johari told the state assembly today the state government is considering calling for a request for proposal next year to invite companies or consortiums to vie for the LRT project, if the approval for PSR continues to be delayed.

“But I reiterate that this is being studied and will depend on how the study turns out.

“We remain committed to PSR, the Pan Island Link 1 Highway and the Penang Transport Master Plan,” he said.

He was replying to a supplementary question by Goh Choon Aik (PH-Bukit Tambun) who had asked what the state plans to do about the LRT project if PSR fails to take off.

Earlier, Zairil said the PSR approval snag was caused by technicalities involving the state structure plan.

He said the state plans to file a judicial review over the withdrawal of approval and, at the same time, make a new application for approval from the department of environment. (DoE)

Dr Afif Bahardin (PN-Seberang Jaya) asked if the state risks losing the “PSR gambit” altogether if it filed for approval afresh.

Zairil said the new application is nearly identical to what was submitted before, with the difference being the reclamation sequence of the three islands being changed.

He said Island A (south of the airport runway) would be built first, as opposed to the earlier approved Island B (south of Teluk Kumbar).

He said the state government realised that Island A was more important to cater for more industrial land, as the state was severely short of it.

H’ng Mooi Lye (PH-Jawi) asked if it was fair that other states could easily carry out reclamation work without trouble, such as Melaka and Johor.

Zairil said it was “unacceptable and unfair” for federal regulators to “continue to victimise Penang”.

He asked if these same regulators had looked into individual state structure plans in connection with highway projects and reclamation work carried out in Melaka and Johor.

“We are not questioning the law, but why victimise us when we have followed the law?” he said.

Source: FreeMalaysiaToday.com

The state Public Works Department (PWD) will make an application for an allocation to upgrade the roads in Bukit Tengah to ease traffic congestion.

State Transport and Infrastructure Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari (PH-Tanjung Bunga) said the Jalan Permatang Tinggi is a federal road and the allocation had already been applied through the 12th Malaysia Plan.

“Besides that, the widening of Jalan Permatang Tinggi project from south Seberang Perai district to Bukit Tengah roundabout will be implemented after obtaining approval from the Works Ministry and Economic Planning Unit (EPU).

“The PWD will also make a new application for approval for the proposed widening road project in Jalan Perusahaan Autocity.

“The Penang Development Corporation (PDC) is currently undertaking a widening road project in Jalan Perusahaan from the Jalan Kebun Nenas junction to Jalan Juru.

“PWD and Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) are also finding a solution to disperse the traffic at the Juru highway and Jalan Kebun Nenas,” he told the State Assembly today.

Zairil was responding to an oral question by Gooi Hsiao Leung (PH-Bukit Tengah), who wanted to know about any effort taken by state to solve the traffic flow issue in Bukit Tengah.

Zairil added that the local authorities have also issued compounds to any vehicles obstructing traffic to help reduce congestion there.

Source: Buletin Mutiara

The one and only premium landed residence occupying the heart of Aspen Vision City, Batu Kawan – Viluxe is now all geared up to unveil its Second Phase.

The 2.5-storey Supreme Terrace units are bigger in size and boast designer exquisite touch on both its spectacular façade and its sensible different layouts accommodating to the whole family’s needs.

Aspen Group’s Managing Director Ir. A. Anilarasu said since the launch of Phase 1 of Viluxe Premium Terrace, which consists of 170 units of 2-storey terraces and 4 units of 2.5-storey terraces, the take-up rate has been overwhelming.

“Since we launched Viluxe Premium Terrace, we only have limited units left to date and enquiries are still pouring in for the respective development,” Ir. A. Anilarasu revealed.

“Thus, we believe the launch of Viluxe Supreme Terrace is timely now and it will surely attract more homebuyers and investors looking for the perfect landed residence on the Mainland Penang,” he said.

Ir. A. Anilarasu added that these new 2.5-storey Supreme Terrace features up to five spacious bedrooms and five bathrooms with built-up area starting from approximately 25’ x 65’ up to 34’ x 70’.

He explained that the Supreme Terrace is designed for families to have a home with seamless open-concept, where it gives them flexibility to custom-design the layouts to suit their own lifestyles and imaginations.

“This residence is designed with a family area to foster open communication and bonding among family members to achieve a harmonious family life,” he added.

Viluxe Supreme Terrace is a gated and guarded community with two safeguarded entrances that surely gives its homeowners a greater peace of mind. This landed residence is also surrounded by double fencing that not only elevates the security but also acts as a green buffer.

The freehold development also features a green factor to its back lanes known as Evergreen Alley Garden, which is a perfect space for communal activities that encourage neighbourly bonding as well as for some quiet me time.

Aspen Vision City is touted as the best address in the North, which is vibrant with opportunities and lifestyle developments that befit its GBI-certified status as the region’s eco-metropolis. Jointly planned and developed by Aspen Group and IKEA Southeast Asia, the AVC masterplan is part of an exciting new ecosystem that will link more than six million people within its immediate catchment area. There are already many Fortune 500 companies located here that are attracting plenty of professionals to its research and development hub. AVC also brings together all the comforts of modern living in a place where business is thriving.

Viluxe Supreme Terrace is now open for registration, where early birds will have the advantage of first-hand information on this development and priority selection besides other perks.

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A total of 14 housing projects have been identified by the state government through the Penang Housing Board, says state Housing, Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo.

According to Jagdeep, these projects come under the state government’s housing masterplan called the ‘Penang Affordable Housing (PAH) 2021 – 2025’.

It comprises nine affordable housing projects and five urban regeneration programmes (Urban Regeneration City- URC).

“This master plan will be known as the Penang Affordable Housing (PAH) and is expected to contribute to a total of 28,751 units of type B (9,043) and C (19,708).

“It will enable us to achieve our target of building 220,000 units of affordable homes by 2030.

“At the same time, the Penang Housing Board will also conduct a study on the suitable sites so as to develop more affordable homes,’’ Jagdeep told the State Legislative Assembly yesterday.

Jagdeep said that the first project to take off under the PAH is the Bukit Gedong (Jalan Mayang Pasir) affordable housing project which will provide a total of 801 residential and 15 commercial strata units respectively.

“Meanwhile, the first urban regeneration project to commence in Penang is the ‘5 Point Blocks’ flats in Lorong Mahsuri 10, Bayan Baru located at the southwest district.

“The project is currently in the process of appointing a consultant and licensed land surveyor,” he added.

In a reply to Nor Hafizah Othman (BN- Permatang Berangan), Jagdeep said he was thankful to Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican for verbally approving two PPR housing projects for Penang although the state has proposed five PPR projects – one in each district.

He also told the assembly that he has often advised developers to concentrate on building affordable homes to tackle overhang issue.

Jagdeep revealed that there are a total of 4,638 units of unsold residential properties worth RM3.666 billion in the state with 3,872 units involving condominiums and apartments.

“Out of this, only 347 units for the affordable homes priced from RM300,000.00 and below are facing with overhang issues.

“This is why I always advise the developers to build more affordable housing especially during this time, ’’ he said.

Apart from that, Jagdeep also said from 2008 to Oct 31, the state government has spent a total of RM285,684,065.76 million under its various maintenance programmes for both the public and private housing schemes.

“The expenditure includes maintenance works for housing schemes under Penang Island City Council (RM24,457,461.35), Seberang Perai City Council (RM4,435,956.21), public housing schemes maintenance (RM210,847,206.28) and the Penang Maximum 80% Maintenance Fund (RM45,943,441.92),” Jagdeep said.

Jagdeep also shared that from 2008 until now, there is an increase in the supply of affordable housing at 126,816 units, thus reaching 57.64% of the target of 220,000 units by 2030.

“A total of 38,190 units have been completed so far, 19,640 units under construction and the remaining 68,986 units still in the planning stage.

“The state government is committed to ensuring that there is adequate supply of the affordable homes,’’ he said.

Source: Buletin Mutiara