THE Star Property Fair 2012 is back for its 10th year with a more interesting array of programmes. The Star regional operations manager (north) Chung Chok Yin said the overwhelming public response had contributed to the fair’s 10th edition. “I hope those who wish to buy houses will obtain useful ... Read More

GEORGE TOWN: Residents of an estate in Mount Erskine are not satisfied with the compensation offered by a housing developer that bought the land there. It is learnt that the developer had issued a letter of eviction to the residents last month. Residents association chairman Teh Kim Long, 74, claimed ... Read More

Teluk Bahang Wellness Resort, 5-star Resort & Suite Hotel comprises wellness centre for rejuvenation and cosmetic surgery, unique water themes within and outside hotel, holistic spa, exclusive clubbing and fine dining. It also comes with one stop duty free shopping and a wide rage of guest F&B facilities including sky ... Read More

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Government has denied claims that it is “the darling of developers” at the expense of the public, especially those in need of public housing. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said more stop-work orders had been issued by both the local councils since 2008 compared to previously ... Read More

Scott Residence, a residential development by Red Rock Hotel Realty, strategically located along Jalan Macalister. This 22-storey building comprises 62 residential units with size ranging from 2,035 sq.ft. onwards. Property Project : Scott Residence Location : Macalister Road, Georgetown, Penang Property Type : Luxury Condominium Tenure : Freehold Built-up Area: 2,035.ft. onwards Total Units : 62 ... Read More

DEVELOPERS who opt to build 87 housing units per acre (0.4ha) on Penang island will now have to allocate 15% of their projects for units priced between RM200,000 and RM300,000. This is an increase of 5% as the previous requirement for such units for that plot ratio was 10%, said ... Read More

GEORGE TOWN: After recently acquiring 21.3 acres in Tanjung Bungah for RM185.6mil, SP Setia Bhd is now looking at an adjacent 14-acre site. SP Setia Property (North) divisional general manager Datuk S. Rajoosaid the group was now in an advanced stage of negotiation to buy the property. “We expect to ink the deal ... Read More

PENANG will see its first hotel with water chalets opening soon in Teluk Kumbar. State Tourism Development and Culture committee chairman Danny Law Heng Kiang said that the hotel with water chalets was among three new hotels that will be opening in the near future. “The other two hotels will ... Read More

AFTER being out of use for more than six months, the unstable berth at the Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda ferry terminal in Weld Quay will be rebuilt starting next month at a cost of RM2.15mil. Penang Public Works, Utilities and Transport Committee chairman Lim Hock Seng said Penang Port Sdn ... Read More

Marinox Sky Villas, strategically located within Seri Tanjung Pinang, opposite of The Brezza, mere minutes drive to Straits Quay and Tesco hypermarket. It comprises 301 unit of Sky Villas with size ranging from 1,250 sq.ft. onwards. Property Project : Marinox Sky Villas Location : Tanjung Tokong, Penang Property Type : Condominium Tenure : Leasehold ... Read More