Penang’s Golden 5 Years: A Rare Window of Opportunity Every great city experiences a defining moment — a period when infrastructure, investment, and vision converge to reshape its future. Over the next five years, Penang is entering one of its most transformative growth cycles, driven by a powerful combination of: ... Read More

Ideal Property Group proudly marked a major milestone last Saturday with the successful completion of its Ideal Venice Residency project, celebrating the occasion with a grand key handover ceremony for delighted homeowners. 20 homeowners received the keys to their new homes from the Minister of Housing and Local Government, YB Tuan ... Read More

The Penang state government is moving ahead with a series of upgrades aimed at improving safety, connectivity and passenger experience at the KTM Butterworth–Penang Sentral transport interchange, following public feedback and operational challenges over the past year. State Transport and Infrastructure Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the improvements are ... Read More

A global provider of low-power artificial intelligence solutions, Syntiant Corp has officially opened its new manufacturing and research and development (R&D) campus at the Perai Industrial Zone, marking a major milestone in its expansion in Asia and reinforcing Malaysia’s role in advanced semiconductor and AI manufacturing. The new campus more ... Read More

Iconic Penang Sdn Bhd ("Iconic Group") announced the grand opening of the Iconic Marjorie Penang on Saturday, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel and part of Marriott International's global portfolio, aiming to capitalize on the influx of tourists into Penang in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026. With a distinct design style inspired ... Read More

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has announced a RM3 million allocation for the development of 6 Taman Rekreasi Madani projects in Penang, aimed at enhancing community recreational facilities across the state. According to Nga, three of the parks will be located on Penang Island, while the remaining ... Read More

SkyGate Solutions Bhd has entered into an agreement to acquire a Penang-based property investment company as part of its strategy to expand its portfolio of income-generating industrial assets. The acquisition will see the group add an established industrial property located within the Perai Industrial Park, one of the state’s key ... Read More

A traffic rerouting plan is expected to be implemented this year along Persiaran Bayan Indah, the main road fronting Queensbay Mall, as part of broader traffic reorganisation efforts in the Queensbay area. According to a news report by the Chinese daily Kwong Wah Yit Poh, the existing two-way road will ... Read More

A serene, low-density neighbourhood surrounded by greenery, yet perfectly connected to conveniences of Bukit Mertajam and major highways - Taman Tanah Aman offers the best of both worlds. Designed for comfort, space and everyday practicality, this established residential enclave is the preferred address for families looking to elevate their routine ... Read More

Transport infrastructure must be viewed not merely as a supporting service, but as a strategic economic enabler that directly shapes investment patterns, real estate demand and urban development outcomes, said Minister of Transport YB Loke Siew Fook at the CEO Series 2026. Delivering the morning keynote address, the minister said ... Read More