The Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) is gearing up for the Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) now that more people have been vaccinated as well as there has been a decline in the number of Covid-19 cases.

Its mayor Datuk Rozali Mohamud said the council has drafted action plans in case the state moves to next phase of NRP. Penang has been under Phase Two of NRP since July 7 this year.

“The action plans involve the market and food complexes, night markets, morning markets, uptown, recreational parks and stratified buildings.

“In addition to the basic standard operating procedures (SOPs), we will take sterner measures at the 14 ‘hotspot markets’, which are only open to those who have completed taking two doses of vaccine.

“We will also improve the supervision of the markets by installing more mobile closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs).

“Those who are found to violate SOPs will have their businesses suspended for three days.

“Kids who are below 12-years-old are now allowed to enter these ‘hotspot markets’,” he said during a press conference yesterday.

The 14 markets are in Bukit Mertajam, Kampung Baru, Chai Leng Park, Taman Selamat, Sri Rambai, Kompleks Bunga Raya, Sri Bandar, Bagan Ajam, Tasek Gelugor, Kepala Batas, Taman Berjays, Bukit Panchor, Perkampungan Valdor and Tambun Indah.

On the recreational parks, Rozali pointed out that the council would implement a static control in Taman Tunku, Bukit DO, Robina Eco Park, Pantai Bersih and Vision Park Bertam.

“We will have a certain time of monitoring in 17 of the recreational parks and 925 open spaces.

“Outdoor gym facilities are allowed to operate under strict SOPs, including permitting only those who have completed two doses of vaccine to use the equipment.

“The operating hours for recreational parks are from 6am to 8pm daily,” he said.

Meanwhile, in conjunction with the World Mental Health Day and MBSP City Day, the council has launched ‘Explore Your Mind’ (Teroka Minda Anda) online programme to focus on the mental health of employees.

Rozali said the pandemic has changed the people’s normal life and some may feel depressed after staying at home for a long period.

“This online application is a joint effort by the Health Service Department with Information Technology Department and MBSP Communication Department. It is aimed at identifying the risk of depression and stress level among council staff, especially during the post-pandemic period.

“This application can be accessed through https://dass.mbsp.gov.my/dass/ beginning tomorrow (Oct 5).

“There will be 21 questions for the council staff to answer and the results will be analysed further,” he said.

In another development, Rozali said the council has collected a total revenue of RM57.5 million from July 1 to Aug 31 this year, exceeding the RM50 million target.

“During the assessment tax collection period, many have stepped forward to pay,” he said.

Source: Buletin Mutiara

Ewein Bhd founder and executive chairman Datuk Ewe Swee Kheng died after falling from a high-end condominium at Jalan Kelawai, Penang this morning, reported Sin Chew.

The deceased fell from the 17th floor of the condominium and into a pool at around 2am this morning, reported the Chinese-language daily.

At the time of writing, Ewein executive managing director Chuah Poh Lim has yet to respond to calls by theedgemarkets.com for comments.

It was reported that Ewe was one of the prosecution witnesses in the RM6.3 billion Penang undersea tunnel project involving former Penang chief minister and finance minister Lim Guan Eng.

Ewe had been demanded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in January 2018 for the investigation. During that time, the property developer of the City of Dreams luxury sea-front development in Bandar Tanjong Pinang, Penang maintained that neither Ewein nor its subsidiaries are involved in the undersea tunnel project.

Ewein’s board also noted that it does not expect the investigation to have any operational, management or financial impact on the company, as Chuah will continue to run the business.

Ewein’s shares fell as much as 4.5 sen or 14.06% to an intra-day low of 27.5 sen in the morning session on Tuesday.

At noon break, it settled at 28 sen, still down four sen or 12.5%, with 8.67 million shares traded. The stock price has fallen 17.65% year to date. Its market capitalisation stood at RM84.44 million.

Source: EdgeMarket.com

A newly proposed affordable landed housing development by Spirit of Perai Sdn. Bhd. near Sungai Dua in Butterworth. Located on 37.9 acres of land surrounded by Perai River. While it is just a stone’s throw away from Sungai Dua town centre, it is yet to be known how the access road will be connected.

This development comprises 489 units of single-storey affordable houses with a standard built-up size of 900sq.ft. A hawker centre and stores will also be built within the vicinity.

The project is still in its planning stage. More details will be available upon official launch.

READ MORE ABOUT AFFORDABLE HOUSING:

• Full list of affordable housing in Penang
• Eligibility and the requirement of buying affordable housing

Project Name : (to be confirmed)
Location : Sungai Dua, Butterworth
Property Type : Affordable housing
Tenure: (to be confirmed)
Built-up Size: 900sq.ft.
Total Units : 489
Indicative Price : RM250k (affordable housing price guide)
Developer : Spirit of Perai Sdn. Bhd.

Taman Mengkuang Jaya 2, third phase of Taman Mengkuang Jaya development by Loyang Ekuiti Sdn. Bhd. (a subsidiary of Metrio Group) at Kubang Semang, Penang. Located along Jalan Kuala Mengkuang, less than 2km away from BKE – Penanti exit. It is approximately 20 minutes drive to Kulim Hi-tech park, about 15km away from Penang Bridge. Neighboring communities include Taman Mengkuang Ria, Taman Seri Mengkuang and Taman Mengkuang Indah.

This development comprises 23 residential and 5 commercial units:

• 2-storey semi-detached house (22 units)
• 2-storey bungalow house (1 unit)
• 2-storey semi-detached shop lot (4 units)
• 2-storey detached shop lot (1 unit)

Project Name: Taman Mengkuang Jaya 2
Location : Kubang Semang, Penang
Property Type : Mixed development
Total Units: 23 (residential), 5 (commercial)
Built-up Area: (to be confirmed)
Indicative Price: RM635,000 onwards (residential), RM649,000 onwards (shop lot)
Developer: Loyang Ekuiti Sdn. Bhd. (Metrio Group)

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Penang Local Government, Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo has continued to remind property developers to focus on building affordable homes during this trying period.

“Let us work together. We want the private sector to come together and help the people.

“The Covid-19 has greatly impacted the economy. The way forward for property developers is to build affordable homes. At least you can breathe.

“You can build a million dollar house, but you will take a million days to sell it.

“Let us be realistic. Not during this time,” he said in his speech before presenting the Sena Mas affordable housing offer letters to the eligible recipients at Sena Mas, Tasek Gelugor, today.

Jagdeep congratulated PTL Properties Sdn Bhd for working together with the state in ensuring that the people have comfortable and affordable homes to live in.

“The affordable housing homes, which are priced from RM200,000 each, will come with various facilities,” he said.

Sena Mas is believed to be the first landed, gated and guarded housing development in Penang under the state’s affordable housing scheme.

The project has 338 units of townhouses and comprises two types – Type A (935sq ft) and Type B (1,093sq ft).

Two acres of land have been dedicated for facilities and green areas. Among the facilities to be provided were a multipurpose hall, an aromatic garden, a barbecue pit area, an outdoor gym, and a children’s playground.

The construction works have begun, and the project is set to complete before 2024.

He added that the state has set its target of having 220,000 units of affordable homes (various types) by 2030.

“We have surpassed 120,000 units of various types of affordable homes as of now.

“This is the state government’s effort for the Penangites. We also thank the Penang Housing Board for its effort,” he said.

Source: Buletin Mutiara