Two month ago, the Penang Island City Council (MPPP) announced that it has given the approval to developer Tropical Island Resort Sdn Bhd to demolish existing building structures on a 80 acres site on Pulau Jerejak to make way for redevelopment of the islet off the eastern coast of Penang ... Read More

by Anders Ong Buying a house was always one of the biggest commitment or decision a person will made in their life, unless they are filthy rich. It is also the biggest and maybe the scariest for some as it could be tied up to 35 years to a person ... Read More

Newly appointed Penang Chief Minister (CM) Chow Kon Yeow is not an unfamiliar face in the state. When Lim Guan Eng who is now the country’s Finance Minister, was the CM, Chow had held the Local Government, Traffic Management and Flood Mitigation portfolio for two terms. He is now chairman of the ... Read More

A newly proposed affordable housing develoment by Ideal Homes Properties Sdn. Bhd. at Balik Pulau, Penang. It is located near the west coast of Penang Island, adjacent to Prestige III housing scheme by PLB Homes. Driving to Balik Pulau town centre will take approximately 10 minutes, under 35 minutes to ... Read More

Desa Ara Permai, a freehold mixed development by Kuntum Bina Sdn. Bhd. (a subsidiary of Oriental Max Group) at Ara Kuda in Northern Seberang Perai.  Located along Jalan Ara Kuda, adjacent to MARA Institute (IKM). It is only 1km away from Penang-Kedah border, about 13km to Kulim Hi-tech Park, and less than ... Read More

The state government will ensure that development in each district is enjoyed by the people, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. Chow said for that purpose, he suggested that a special master plan for each district be developed especially the southwest district. According to him, the state government does not ... Read More

A proposed low density residential development by Urban Hue Development Sdn. Bhd. at Tanjung Tokong. Located along Jalan Bunga Hinai, right opposite of Desa Bella Apartment. It is only just a mere minutes drive to Straits Quay Marina Mall at Seri Tanjung Pinang, and walking distance to Hun Bin Primary ... Read More

Penang government is planning to re-introduce the Rent-to-Own (RTO) scheme to assist the low income group to own houses in the state. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the matter has been raised in the first state executive council's meeting recently and three housing projects have been identified as "suitable" ... Read More

After a three year delay, Penang’s first 1Malaysia Peoples’ Home (PR1MA) project will begin construction by the end of this year. State Local Government, Housing and Urban and Rural Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said the project had been given the green light by the Penang Island City Council ... Read More

Penang Chief Minister, Chow Kon Yeow is targeting for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) project under Penang Transport Master Plan to begin during his tenure. Chow said the LRT project would take a longer time to complete in Penang but he hoped to see the project commence within five years ... Read More