The Penang government has received applications from several hotels that are interested to be converted into COVID-19 low-risk quarantine and treatment centres.

State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman, Yeoh Soon Hin said the global spread of the virus had impacted the tourism sector, which saw the hotel industry with huge operating costs struggling to maintain their operations.

“Other countries such as Thailand have implemented a similar measure by converting hotels into low-risk centres to ease the current capacity shortage while also keeping the hotels’ operations going.

“The state government has relayed this to the Penang National Security Council and Health Department, and is currently awaiting updates from the relevant authorities,“ he said in a statement, here, today.

Yeoh also said that hotels interested to become temporary accommodation for workers could also apply to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC).

“This initiative is to break the chain of virus transmission at the workplaces, especially in the workers’ dormitories, while also assisting the hotels that are severely impacted by the pandemic.” he added.

Yeoh, however, reminded that these hotels would be required to comply with the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446).

“Interested hotels which are registered with MOTAC can email to inisiatifhotel@motac.gov.my while hotels not registered with MOTAC can visit www.spip.gov.my to register,“ he added.

Source: Bernama

Mekarsari Anggun – The First Truly Gated and Guarded (G&G) Development at North Seberang Perai, is the latest phase of the iconic Mekarsari by Hunza Properties Group is now OPEN FOR BOOKING.

Superior Location in the Pulse of Northern Malaysia

Mekarsari Anggun is conveniently well-connected to Penang Island, Butterworth, Bukit Mertajam, Sungai Petani, Kulim and Lunas. It is only a short distance to Bandar Putra Bertam and a mere 6 minutes’ drive away from North-South Expressway (Bertam Toll).

Mekarsari Anggun surrounded by a variety of amenities:

• Mini Putrajaya, a federal administrative centre housing a variety of key government agencies
• Established educational institutions such as USM, MRSM, ILP, UiTM, Science Stream Secondary School, Nursing College & More
• Major hypermarkets: Mydin, Sunshine, Tesco
• A comprehensive range of public amenities and F&B including Vision Park, Penang Golf Resort, 24-hr Drive-Thru Mc Donalds, Drive-Thru KFC & Pizza Hut and major banks

Monarch-inspired Gold Coated Fencing

Mekarsari Anggun is not just a pleasure to reside in; it is also a well-guarded sanctuary for your ease of mind. The monarch-inspired gold-coated perimeter fencing spanning 11ft. tall will be the shield for the community. Other security measures consisting CCTV surveillance, security patrolling, access control and more. Coming home to the captivating and secure surroundings of Mekarsari Anggun is sure to soothe you and fill you with a sense of wonder and relaxation every day.

A Multi-Generational Home

Mekarsari Anggun introduced the first Double Storey Garden Homes and Double Storey Super-Link in Bertam, Kepala Batas and adopted the Super Layout concept with enlargement on every space to maximize the usage for homeowners. Most important the early bird selling price starting from RM4XXk onwards.

Versatile Layout Type & Size:

• Land Area: 22’X70’ – 24’X70
• Built-up Area: 2,136 sqft – 2,394 sqft
• 4 Big Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2 Living Halls & 1 Private Balcony

A Rejuvenating Experience

With Spacious Built-up and Land Area, Centralized Park Concept, Garden at the Doorstep (20’-49’), Family-Oriented Facilities, Low Maintenance Charges and much more, Mekarsari Anggun will be presenting you a renewed allure of living which blends functionalities and comfort together.

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About M Vista @ Southbay

A low density residential development by Mah Sing Group, part of the company’s Southbay township development at Batu Maung. It is located just a stone’s throw away from Free Trade Zone, less than 5 minutes drive to Penang Second Bridge.

This development features 237 residential units with built-up size ranges from 534 sq.ft. to 1,201 sq.ft.

Find out more about M Vista @ Southbay

Newly proposed landed residential development by Jayamas Land Sdn. Bhd. in 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 a mix of 2-storey semi-detached and terrace houses with a few design type to choose from.

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

Property Project : (to be confirmed)
Location : Bukit Mertajam
Property Type : Residential
Tenure: Freehold
Built-up Size: (to be confirmed)
Total Units: 20 (terrace), 6 (semi-d), 1 (bungalow)
Indicative Price : (to be confirmed)
Developer : Jayamas Land Sdn. Bhd.

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The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has ordered the temporary closure of a hotel undergoing refurbishment at Persiaran Bertam, here for failing to fully comply with standard operating procedures (SOP).

Penang CIDB director Zahidi Hashim said inspections carried out found that the main contractor had failed to submit documents and permits related to the construction of a kongsi house (temporary workers quarters), besides also failing to furnish COVID-19 screening test results of its foreign workers.

“We also found the main contractor had failed to comply with SOPs, so CIDB has issued a stop work order until Thursday, which could be extended further if the contractor keep violating the SOPs,” he told reporters after an inspection of the worksite today.

The inspection was done with the cooperation of the police and the Health Ministry (MoH), and checks found that the rooms in the kongsi were not only small, they were dirty and lacked proper ventilation as well, Zahidi said.

Meanwhile, Seberang Perai Utara district police chief ACP Noorzainy Mohd Noor said of the more than 100 workers on site, about 60 managed to flee, while 11 who were inspected did not have valid work permits and had failed to take the compulsory screening test.

Source: Bernama