The government is anticipated to ink the development agreement for the long-held up controversial Penang tunnel project today morning just before the Budget 2020 tabling, sources said.

The RM6.34 billion project will be signed between the Penang state government and the main contractor, Consortium Zenith Construction Sdn Bhd, reported The Star yesterday.

Immediately after the signing, work can commence with the first phase or Package 2, comprising the 5.7-km Ayer Itam-Lebuhraya Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu bypass, within a construction period of 36 months.

The signing ceremony for this development would be held by next week, when further details are expected to be revealed, cited the sources.

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A newly proposed commercial high-rise development by CT Ceria Sdn. Bhd. in the heart of George Town. It is strategically located on a 1-acre land along Jalan Anson, adjacent to Penang’s National Registration Department building. The land is currently occupied by a 2-storey heritage building.

This development will see the restoration of the existing heritage building and construction of a 33-storey serviced residence with commercial lots located at lower levels. The building will feature wellness concept with healthcare and medical facilities.

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

Project Name : (to be confirmed)
Location : George Town, Penang
Property Type : Serviced residence
Built-up Size: (to be confirmed)
Land Area: 1 acre
Total Unit: 198
Indicative Price : (to be confirmed)
Developer : CT Ceria Sdn. Bhd.

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Penang State Housing, Town, Country Planning and Local Government Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo stressed that the provision and supply of affordable housing in Penang should meet the standards and quality of housing.

Jagdeep said each of the State Government housing projects built either low cost (LC), low medium cost (LMC) or affordable housing (RMM) provided by the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) or private developers would need to meet a high level of quality standards.

“When it comes to providing affordable housing to the people, it means a comfortable and quality housing scheme with a conducive environment to ensure a better life.

“As such, we (the State Government) have directed PDC as the developer responsible for the state housing projects to ensure that each project being developed is in good condition before the key is delivered to the buyer,” he said. Assemblyman Datuk Keramat while on a working visit to two Residential affordable housing projects in Teluk Kumbar yesterday morning.

He reiterated that he had received a lot of complaints from buyers of affordable housing projects near S.P.Chelliah.

To ensure quality standards are adhered to, Jagdeep has announced that he will hold a meeting with representatives of private developers responsible for developing affordable housing in the near future.

“Due to the (S.P.Chelliah) issue, I have decided to meet with all the responsible developers to ensure that affordable housing projects under the State and private governments will not have the same problem.

“I will hold discussions with them (private developers), we (the State Government) will give warnings again so that all guidelines and quality are met.

“If they want to use the incentives for the construction of affordable housing (the State Government), they must first ensure that the quality of the final product developed is top notch” he said.

It is understood that Duo Residensi comprising 346 low-medium cost, 348 affordable and seven commercial units have been completed by the PDC and are awaiting approval from relevant departments before the CCC is expected by December.

Jagdeep further said that the Duo Residensi project is also expected to receive Qlassic score from CIDB Malaysia.

“The PDC’s Suria 1 housing project in Cassia, which has been developed by PDC, has received a 74% Qlassic score, so the project (Duo Residensi) is expected to be the same after the CCC is obtained.

“Qlassic is a benchmark in determining the quality of construction as well as measuring the performance and quality of developers,” he said.

Source: Buletin Mutiara

Keladi Indah, a landed residential development by Gandingan Semangat Sdn. Bhd. at Bertam in Northern Seberang Perai. Located along Jalan Panglima 3, this development is just a stone’s throw away from Taman Bertam Perdana. It is surrounded by vital amenities, less 30 minutes drive to Penang Bridge via North-South Expressway during off-peak hours.

This development will offer 8 units of 2-storey semi-detached and 57 units of 2-storey terrace houses.

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

Project Name : Keladi Indah
Location : Bertam
Property Type : Landed residential
Built-up Size: (to be confirmed)
Land Area: (to be confirmed)
Total Unit: 8 (semi-d), 57 (terrace)
Indicative Price : (to be confirmed)
Developer: Gandingan Semangat Sdn. Bhd. (Oriental Max Group)

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The developer, who was awarded the tender to develop the affordable housing project in SP Chelliah, has been ordered to rectify the defects as soon as possible.

State Local Government, Housing, Town and Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said he took the matter seriously.

“It is a state project and the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) is the project manager.”

It was reported that PDC awarded the tender to Zubicon Sdn Bhd in 2013 to develop the project.

Jagdeep said the project consists of two blocks of low medium-cost apartments and a block of affordable housing apartment.

“The total number of units for the entire project is 2,093.

“Only the affordable housing block (1,048 units) obtained the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC).

“The project has to get clearance from various departments before obtaining the CCC.

“This shows that it (the affordable housing block) is structurally safe.

“It had undergone stringent procedures before being awarded the CCC,” Jagdeep told a press conference at the Penang Wadda Gurdwara Sahib today.

He said the complaints from the buyers were basically on the finishing works.

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“Like in any Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA), there is a defect liability period for the developer to make good the defects.

“I have ordered the developer to repair the defects as soon as possible. I have also directed PDC to compile all the complaints lodged by the owners and also to monitor the progress.

“I urged the buyers to file their complaints officially to the developer so that it can address the problem.

“The developer must repair the defects within 30 days upon receiving the official complaint ,” he said.

Komtar assemblyman Teh Lai Heng said the state would not compromise the safety of the buyers.

“My service centre has received many complaints about the defects.

“I have also spoken to the developer pertaining to some major defects,” he said.

Buyer Tarlochan Kaur, 57, said she was heartbroken when she saw her affordable housing unit.

“We have been staying in a rented home, and this is the house that we bought.

“The doors to all the three bedrooms are damaged. The toilet bowl is so filthy that I feel the developer has to replace it.

“I have filed an official complaint two weeks ago,” the retiree said.

PDC deputy general manager Aziz Bakar said the corporation was in the process of compiling the complaints, and promised to monitor the situation closely.

Zubicon managing director Lim Beng Keong said the developer had received about 500 complaints from the buyers.

“We are a responsible developer. We urge the buyers to file the complaints to the management office and we will rectify the defects,” he said.

Source: Buletin Mutiara