Construction of Package 2 of the Juru-Sungai Dua Traffic Dispersal Project is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, as Penang moves ahead with a major infrastructure initiative aimed at easing chronic congestion along the North–South Expressway corridor. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government welcomes ... Read More

The Penang International Logistics Aeropark (PILA), a strategic joint venture between the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), has officially secured approval for its Master Layout Planning Permission, marking a major milestone in strengthening Penang’s logistics and industrial ecosystem. The project, which will introduce a new ... Read More

SkyWorld Pearlmont, the latest freehold affordable residential development located in the heart of Seberang Jaya. Its strategic position offers seamless access to the Penang Bridge and major highways, placing everyday essentials like Sunway Carnival Mall, reputable schools, and hospitals just a short drive away. Each unit is thoughtfully designed with a ... Read More

The Penang Mutiara Line LRT’s highly anticipated cross-sea civil works package is expected to be awarded by August this year, with Transport Minister Anthony Loke assuring that the mainland link will still be completed in tandem with the first package. The update, based on Kwong Wah Yit Poh’s exclusive interview ... Read More

The iconic Sungai Nibong Festival Site will continue to serve the community even as it takes on a new role in the Penang Mutiara Line LRT project, following a revised depot design that preserves a significant portion of the land for public use. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said ... Read More

Ari Mellizo, a thoughtfully planned condominium by PTL Residence Sdn. Bhd. Located in Sungai Dua, just off Jalan Sungai Dua Utama 3 and near to SK Desa Murni, this development offers the perfect balance between accessibility, comfort, and modern living. Its strategic location places residents within less than 2km from the ... Read More

A proposed large-scale Centralised Labour Quarters (CLQ) project in Juru has sparked firm objections from nearby residents, even as the Penang state government clarified that the plan remains at a very preliminary stage with no formal planning submission made to the local authority. The proposed project involves a 6-acre site ... Read More

The construction of the new Penang police contingent headquarters (IPK) near Jalan Sungai Dua has reached 37.5% completion, according to Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin during a working visit earlier today. Sim said the RM248.6 million project includes several major components designed to strengthen policing ... Read More

A century since it first opened its doors, 1926 Heritage Hotel is now relaunched, breathing new life as part of The Unlimited Collection by The Ascott Limited. On a storied stretch of Jalan Burma in George Town, Penang, 1926 Heritage Hotel emerges as a living chapter of the city’s story, ... Read More

About The Westin Residences The Westin Residences is a mixed residential and hospitality development by VST Group located along the seafront at Gurney Drive on reclaimed land opposite Gurney Plaza and facing Gurney Bay. The project consists of a 69-storey residential tower with 498 units and a 10-level parking podium, ... Read More