Property owners in Seberang Perai who have yet to settle their second quarter 2025 assessment tax will face enforcement action starting Oct 6.

Mayor Dato’ Haji Baderul Amin bin Abdul Hamid said defaulters risk having their movable assets seized if payment is not made promptly.

“Owners are urged to make payment immediately, either through the ASPIRE app, authorised online platforms, or at MBSP counters,” he said after chairing the city council’s meeting on Monday.

Meanwhile, he also reminded the public not to damage recreational spaces under the council’s management, warning that stern action awaits violators.

He said the facilities were developed for the community’s benefit and to create a greener, more livable environment.

“Acts such as illegal construction, private planting or misuse of these areas are strictly prohibited. They not only mar the city’s image but also pose safety and hygiene risks,” he said.

The council will step up patrols and enforcement, with offenders facing possible legal action.

Taman Perdana Putera is a landed residential project by SA Jade Development Sdn. Bhd., located in Simpang Ampat. The site is along Jalan Perdana, next to Casa Perdana, and near the Simpang Ampat Small Medium Industrial Park. It is about a 10-minute drive from the Bukit Tambun Toll Plaza, providing access to the North–South Expressway. Amenities within a 5km radius include GEMS International School, Pearl City Mall, banks, markets, eateries, and several public schools.

The project comprises 63 two-storey terrace houses with two layout options. Type A measures 22′ x 60′ and accounts for 50 units, while Type A1 measures 22′ x 75′ with 13 units, featuring a 15-foot back garden. Each unit has a built-up area of around 1,900 square feet with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Prices start from RM645,000 onwards

Property Project : Taman Perdana Putera
Location : Simpang Ampat
Property Type : Residential
Tenure: Freehold
Total Units : 63
Land Area: 22′ x 60′ onwards
Built-up Size: 1,900 sq.ft.
Indicative Price : RM645,000 onwards
Developer : SA Jade Development Sdn. Bhd.

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Source: Google Street View

The Bukit Mertajam Hospital (HBM) will expand its facilities with the addition of a new wing on land formerly occupied by the abandoned Bukit Mertajam Resthouse.

The Penang government has approved the concession of the 3.2ha site, located across the road from the hospital, to address rising healthcare needs.

Human Resources Minister and Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim said the expansion project is at the design stage.

“Hospital Bukit Mertajam now has about 240 beds. We hope to at least double that with the upgrade,” he told reporters after a visit to the hospital.

Sim added that he will meet Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad to expedite planning approval and secure federal support for the project.

The former resthouse was among several colonial-era facilities that provided accommodation for government officers during work travel. It has remained abandoned for years as hotels became more prevalent.

Sim’s visit followed the hospital’s recognition at the 2025 Hospital Management Asia Awards, where it won the Gold Award for Most Sustainable Hospital in Asia.

“This is no ordinary feat for a 135-year-old hospital,” he said, noting that energy use had been reduced by nearly 11%, equivalent to planting about 4,000 trees and avoiding 350 tonnes of carbon emissions. The savings also cut operating costs by RM250,000 last year.

He credited initiatives such as the hospital’s zero-waste programme, a paperless emergency department and upgraded toilet facilities. His office contributed RM200,000 to improve sanitation facilities, which he described as vital in a healthcare environment.

Sim also highlighted the installation of a RM5mil CT scanner last year, secured during his tenure in the Finance Ministry. The scanner has enabled the hospital to serve about 6,500 patients annually, reducing the need for transfers to other hospitals in Seberang Jaya or George Town.

Hospital director Dr R. Prashant thanked Sim for his continued support, saying annual allocations had helped modernise services ranging from IT upgrades to medical equipment.

“The expansion will strengthen the hospital’s ability to serve the Bukit Mertajam community,” he said.

About Mertajam Heights

A residential development in the heart of Bukit Mertajam. Strategically located along Jalan Ciku, immediately opposite Ng Yam Huat food court with an abundance of essential amenities within 2km radius. The development features a 21-storey apartment building that offers a total of 278 residential units and 4 levels of car park. The residential units come in various sizes, ranging from 1,000sq.ft. to 1,498sq.ft. and offer a dual-key option.

*Photo taken end-Aug 2025

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Harmoni Vista, an affordable housing project in Teluk Kumbar by Definite Harmoney Development Sdn. Bhd. Located along Jalan Teluk Kumbar, the site sits diagonally opposite Flat Taman Emas and about 500 meters from The Lexis Suites and the Sunway Aspera housing scheme. The project will comprise a 16-storey apartment with two residential blocks.

A total of 214 affordable units will be offered, consisting of 85 units of type C3 and 129 units of type B1. Type C3, housed in Block A, has a built-up area of 850 sq. ft., while Type B1 in Block B offers 700 sq. ft. Both layouts come with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Each block will also feature a dedicated facilities floor, with Block A including a swimming pool.

Project Name : Harmoni Vista
Location : Teluk Kumbar
Property Type : Affordable housing
Tenure: Freehold
Total Units : 85 (Type C3), 129 (Type B1)
Built-up Size: 850 sq.ft.(Type C3), 700 sq.ft.(Type B1)
Indicative Price : RM300,000 (Type C3), RM72,500 (Type B1)
Developer : Definite Harmony Development Sdn. Bhd. (WHH Land)

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