Raja Uda and Bukit Mertajam are two higher intensity development areas in Seberang Perai. Raja Uda, an upcoming development area is located in the northwest region of Seberang Perai and lies beyond the KTM rail corridor. The proposed Raja Uda-Bukit Mertajam Monorail line will provide much-needed connectivity between Raja Uda in the northwestern region and Bukit Mertajam in the southeastern region of Seberang Perai.

For the initial stage, the monorail line is proposed to begin from Raja Uda, passing through Sg Nyiur, Seberang Jaya, Bukit Tengah, Bandar Perda, Bukit Mertajam and continues on to Alma and terminates at Permatang Tinggi. The line will serve the Penang state administration offices at Seberang Jaya and Bandar Baru Perda.

Potential extensions of the transit line to further areas can be in the form of a BRT system:

• From Raja Uda towards Kepala Batas in the north
• From Alma towards Kulim in the east.

These identified transit corridors can be reserved as part of the State’s planning process.

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The Penang property market has observed an upward trend in recent years. Those on the trail of luxury living space should look no further than the exclusive portfolio of residences nestled in the serene enclave of Seri Tanjung Pinang.

Here’s what residents of Seri Tanjung Pinang have to say about the prestigious address.

Ooi Kok Seng, KPMG partner

Question: What is home to you?

Home is where the family is. A comfortable and cosy surrounding that makes one feel at home is also vital. These two elements make for a welcoming abode.

Question: What prompted you to make Seri Tanjung Pinang your residence?

I used to take some time off from work to recharge myself through holidays but I have not been able to do so lately due to my tight schedule. Ever since I own this unit, it’s like vacation for me all the time. First-class facilities and quiet environment aside, its strategic location which is just a stone’s throw away from several malls allow me to do shopping and eating out by just a short-distance drive. Most importantly, I enjoy the beautiful seaview.

Sometimes, I’ll just sit by the balcony to soak up the enviable view of the tranquil sea. Jogging or riding bicycle along the seafront promenade is also my favorite past time.

Question: What are the things in life that have brought you the greatest sense of fulfillment?

I have a rather hectic work schedule during weekdays. So I prefer to unwind at home over the weekends and bake assorted cakes for my son. It is a great way of bonding which I enjoy doing the most.

It brings me great pleasure to enjoy Saturdays and Sundays with my family. The thought of getting home after work makes me feel happy and contented even after a long, tiring week at work.

Question: Please share your thoughts on Penang.

Well, Penang is perfectly sized and is definitely a great place to stay and live. It offers great cityscapes and countless interesting places as well as local delights to partake in. Besides, the pace of life is not as hectic as others, and that make the city ideal for retirement.

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Ooi Chai Lye, Chartered Accountant & Chew Yoke Lin, Chartered Accountant

Question: What’s your definition of “home”?

A cosy living space for family members.. My wife and I are emphasizes on the quality of life and the surroundings. So long the home is comfortable enough to make us feel completely relaxed, then everything is worthwhile.

Question: Would you recommend the Seri Tanjung Pinang project to others?

The E&O is a trusted brand. Frankly speaking, the developer pays great attention to every single detail, be it the design or construction materials. We are pretty satisfied with the workmanship.

Above all, the transformation of a 4.5 acre of land into an exclusive residential waterpark is simply remarkable. Not to mention the exciting list of facilities that comes with it, with the artificial beach and a spa to name a few. The lush greenery featuring the boulevard also well-reflects the tremendous effort of E&O in this project.

Undeniably, E&O is a thoughtful developer who has the interest of its residents in mind.

Question: What are the notable improvements after moving into your new home?

It used to be very tiring after running errands. But it is very different now. No matter how exhausted we are, the living space just somehow lifts us up as soon we enter the house. Even our friends like to spend their weekends at our place. They would chit-chat or listen to the waves by the balcony, and leave reluctantly after that.

Basically, this has been our routine – enjoying life to the fullest while we can.

Question: What are the attractions in Penang that make you feel it is the best city to stay in Malaysia?

When we were young, we lived abroad for some time and we hardly enjoyed life. Along the way, a sense of belonging came into play, and that’s when we felt Penang is the best place to settle down.

Although it is just a small and lovely city, it has almost everything, from rich culture to great natural resources, entertainment centres, delicious hawker food and breath-taking sceneries. This is what we call work-life balance.

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A Shaolin martial arts temple, international school, college, four-star hotel and over 2,100 residential units are planned for the huge piece of cleared hill slope forest near Teluk Bahang.

The temple will cover approximately 40,000 sq.ft. with a 4,800 sq.ft. meditation yard. The proposed hotel will be 25 storeys high on a 46,000 sq.ft. plot.

Housing units being planned include 1,378 affordable housing units in five 30-floor towers, 351 terraced and semi-detached houses, 135 two-storey bungalows and 216 “super condos” in a 32-floor tower.

The condo tower is laid on the development plan at the fringe of the land near Teluk Bahang Recrea­tional Forest, overlooking the dam.

According to the developer, this is still a concept and they have yet to start the feasibility study of the plan.

For the affordable housing, the developer is planning to build 1,000 sq.ft. unit with facilities such as swimming pools and gymnasiums, and price it around RM300,000 per unit.

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Proposed mixed development by Tetap Gembira Development Sdn. Bhd. at Sungai Nibong, Penang. It is strategically located along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, diagonally opposite are SJK(C) Shih Chung, SRJK(C) Kwang Hwa and SMK Sungai Nibong. Just a mere minutes walk to future Sungai Nibong LRT station.

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This development will features a 23-storey building with a mix of 64 units residential and 38 units office suites. There will also be common facilities at level 7.

This project is still pending for approval. Details to be available upon project launch.

Project Name : (to be confirmed)
Location : Sungai Nibong, Penang
Property Type : Mixed development
Total Units: 64 (residential), 38 (office suites)
Built-up Area: (to be confirmed)
Indicative Price: (to be confirmed)
Developer : Tetap Gembira Development Sdn. Bhd.

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