Relocation to strata and landed properties is allowed during Phase One of Movement Control under the National Recovery Plan (NRP), effective immediately, said the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT).

In a statement today, KPKT said the decision was reached at the Technical Committee Meeting of Senior Defense Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, yesterday.

Property owners need to obtain police permission for themselves as well as the mover company involved, and the applicant must specify the date and time of the relocation as well as information related to the movers, to the strata management, said KPKT.

“The installation of internet and communication services under the building and facilities maintenance sector and the strata management sector is also allowed, following amendments to the existing standard operating procedures (SOPs),” it said.

However, KPKT said relocation and installation of new internet and communication services in the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) area was not allowed.

The updated strata management SOPs can be downloaded from the KPKT website at www.kpkt.gov.my.

Meanwhile, the installation of basic necessities such as iron grilles and electrical appliances to enable a property to be safely inhabited is permitted by complying with the construction SOPs, issued by the Ministry of Works, and can be obtained at www.cidb.gov.my.

For further inquiries, the public can contact the ministry’s Municipal Services Division (Strata Management Sector) at 03-8891 4330/ 4347.

Source: Bernama

Tucked away in a serene hilly enclave, one can escape the hustle and bustle in a residential sanctuary surrounded by peaceful hillside greeneries. Bayu Residencia at Taman Tanah Aman offers residents the best of both worlds by living harmoniously with nature and luxurious living.

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Residents at Bayu Residencia will have access to an exclusive residents-only clubhouse that boasts approx. 33,000 sq. ft. land. Residents can enjoy the facilities, including a multipurpose hall, swimming pool, wading pool, tennis court, BBQ area and many more.

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Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) is now working with its consultant to define the scope of work for the expansion of the Penang International Airport (PIA).

The scope of work will include elements and considerations for airports, such as 4.0 automation, optimisation of aircraft parking bays, car park facilities and integration as a transportation hub.

“The airport currently has a capacity of 6.5 million passengers per annum (mppa) and the first phase of expansion will bring up the capacity to 12 mppa.

“The expansion for PIA will be guided by the Penang Airport Masterplan and Malaysia Airports’ ability to proceed with the development which will depend on the Government’s approval of the new Operating Agreement.

“If the agreement is approved,

it will allow Malaysia Airports to fund the development,” said MAHB in a statement to The Star.

Meanwhile, Penang infrastructure and transportation committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the completion of the airport’s car park will be slightly delayed.

“The airport’s car park was originally slated for completion in May this year but we are now expecting it to be completed in July 2021.

“Currently, we are putting finishing touches on the road and drainage works besides testing and commissioning them.

“The state government has no issues with the expansion project and we are waiting for a decision to start from the Malaysia Airport’s side,” he said.

The PIA has the capacity to take in 25 million passengers a year in 30 years’ time, according to the Penang Airport Masterplan by MAHB.

MAHB chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Shukrie Mohd Salleh reportedly said the capacity would be analysed after the completion of the masterplan next year.

“It is bigger than the earlier plan (12 million capacity) as according to a survey, we will reach this level by the year 2028 and will receive 16 million passengers in 2033.

“The expansion includes four phases and is expected to be completed in about 48 to 60 months,” said Mohd Shukrie during a briefing for the Penang government at Komtar in March.

The airport’s infrastructure expansion began in 1977. It was fully operational in 1979 with the capacity to accommodate 1.5 million passengers.

It was later expanded and upgraded in 1998 to a 3.5 million passenger capacity and 6.5 million in 2013.

At present, the PIA expansion project is on hold, pending the finalisation of the National Airport Strategic Plan (NASP).

The NASP study on airport development is expected to be completed in 2023 in line with the National Transport Policy.

Source: TheStar.com.my

Proposed low-density serviced residence development by Zantalite Enterprise (M) Sdn. Bhd. at Bukit Dumbar. Located next to the intersection of Jalan Bukit Dumbar and Jalan Batu Gajah, easily accessible via Jalan Jelutong with an abundance of nearby amenities within walking distance. D’Mansion Residence and SJKC Phei Shin are only a few minutes’ walk away.

This development will see the construction of a 21-storey building on the 0.4 acre land, featuring only 12 residential units with 6 levels of car parking podium. There will be only one unit per floor. Common facilities will be located at level 7 and 8.

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

Project Name : (to be confirmed)
Location : Bukit Dumbar
Property Type : Serviced residence
Land Area: 0.4 acre
Built-up Area: (to be confirmed)
Total Units: 12 (including 1 duplex unit)
Tenure : (to be confirmed)
Indicative Price: (to be confirmed)
Developer : Zantalite Enterprise (M) Sdn. Bhd.

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The Bandar Cassia development plan, covering more than 6,000 acres, has not been affected by the epidemic. It is gradually progressing as planned and expects to bring a very strategic and modern city to Penang.

The Chief Executive Officer of Penang Development Corporation (PDC), Datuk Mohd. Bazid Abd. Kahar pointed out this in an online interview with “Buletin Mutiara” on Monday morning.

He said that Bandar Cassia is the third new town to emerge after the PDC developed Bayan Baru and Seberang Jaya in 1975 and 1976 respectively.

“This is a very long-term project, which is expected to take 15 years to complete. Once completed, it will be one of the most talked-about township development in Southeast Asia.”

An integrated and self-contained township

He said that unlike Bayan Baru and Seberang Jaya, Bandar Cassia will be built into an Eco-City, and gather development and facilities in various fields, including enterprises, education, medical care, housing, public spaces, and so on.

“We also want to make Bandar Cassia into a medical and digital technology hub in Penang.”

He pointed out that to be a medical hub, private hospitals, government hospitals and medical centers of international standards will be built in Batu Kawan.

“We are also planning to set up 5G infrastructure to ensure that this new town can meet the needs of today’s technology.”

Infrastructure to meet future needs

He went on to say that the various infrastructures of Bandar Cassia have taken into consideration future needs. For example, road construction will be more spacious, and there will be no road widening projects in the future that will cause inconvenience to residents.

“In any case, Penang is on the right track of development, and we will do our best to complete the Bandar Cassia development plan.”

There are more than 3000 acres of undeveloped land, but many developments have already been planned on the land.

Anticipating the future population of the area to reach 250,000, the goal is to build 45,000 to 50,000 housing units in Bandar Cassia.

For those who are looking to buy a property, Mohd Bakit encouraged them to choose Bandar Cassia for its strategic location and abundance of amenities. It will the best place to gather for work, eat, drink, and invest.

He gave an example. In the early days of the development of Bayan Baru, many people were reluctant to buy property there, thinking that it was a distance from George Town. Nowadays, housing prices in Bayan  Baru have skyrocketed and the area is now fully developed.

All started from Tun Lim era

Mohd Bakit revealed that as early as 1989, the former Penang Chief Minister, Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu, had already planned to focus on the development of Seberang Perai. At that time, Tun Lim instructed the PDC to set up a special task force to investigate which area in Seberang Perai could be the focus of future development. He was one of the members of the working group at that time.

He said that after some studies and analysis done by the team, they identified Batu Kawan as a potential development focus. Batu Kawan was just a large palm oil plantation and scattered kampungs.

After a survey, it was found that the local people insisted on keeping the name Batu Kawan. Therefore, after naming the Bandar Cassia City for the development plan, the words “Batu Kawan” were still retained.

Changing business model to stimulate the local economy

He pointed out that the PDC used to focus on the construction of affordable housing, but in recent years it has changed its business model. While continuing to provide affordable housing, it is also building other types of housing plans.

He said that in addition to catering to the existing market demand, this move will also consolidate a better financial structure to provide more affordable housing in the future to benefit more Penangites.

“And we are also actively doing more corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities.”

He emphasized that although the mission of the PDC is to develop and build housing projects, its true mission is to stimulate local economy, thrive, and strive for better welfare for the people.

Business as usual during the epidemic

Despite the pandemic, Mohd Bakit said the development of Bandar Cassia has not been neglected. All the development preparation plans are still in progress, but how it was done is different now. For example, the form of face-to-face discussions and meetings has been changed to an online form.

PDC is taking advantage of this period of the epidemic to re-assess the budget of the entire development plan and at the same time adjusting the pace of the development plan. However, the overall plan is not affected by the epidemic.

Source: Buletin Mutiara