Property developers are expected to register another year of slow performance in 2017 amid a lack of catalysts for the segment, as cooling measures introduced by the central bank to rein in speculation continue to be the main hurdle for property companies. Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd analyst Sarah Lim said ... Read More

The year-end holiday season has turned into an unpleasant time for a family in Batu Maung - their neighbour operates a homestay and receives busloads of visitors at odd hours of the day. Housewife Idah, 53, said that in a span of 10 days, four busloads of people arrived at ... Read More

Tambun Indah Land Berhad has made its mark in thriving southern Seberang Prai in Penang with its flagship township of Pearl City. Designed to foster communal living, the 1,140-acre integrated undertaking in Simpang Ampat is optimally situated near the Bukit Tambun North-South Highway interchange and the second Penang Bridge. The ... Read More

Yet another affordable housing proposed at Bukit Mertajam by Zuwen Bina. The newly proposed development is strategically located along Jalan Bukit Minyak, within the vicinity of Kota Permai. This project comprises a 26-storey condominium with 320 residential units and four units of 2-storey shop offices. The proposal is still pending for approval, ... Read More

SP Setia Bhd is acquiring five parcels of land measuring a total of 677.8ha in Seberang Perai Utara, Penang from Boustead Plantations Bhd (BPB) for RM620.12 million in cash. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, S P Setia said its wholly-owned subsidiary Setia Recreation Sdn Bhd had entered into ... Read More

Another proposed strata development by Venn Signature Sdn. Bhd. in Butterworth. It is strategically located along Jalan Kampung Gajah, just a stone's throw away from Nautical Bay by OHM Group. This development will see the construction of a 15-storey condominium offering 92 residential units with panoramic view of Penang Island. Project ... Read More

The Campbell Street market will undergo a major upgrade next year to give it a new lease of life. The century-old market, located at the junction of Campbell Street and Carnavon Street, has experienced a drop in business in recent years as the building’s structure deteriorated over the years. After ... Read More

Damai Springs, an upcoming residential development by Airmas Group in Bukit Mertajam. It is located at Jalan Betek, diagonally opposite Residensi Harmoni gated and guarded housing scheme. This development will see the construction of a 15-storey condominium, offering 138 residential unit with built-up size ranging from 1,371 sq.ft. onwards. There will ... Read More

* THIS PROJECT IS CANCELLED * Mpire Residences, an upcoming 57-storey mixed development by Paramount Solaris Sdn. Bhd. in Bayan Lepas, Penang. It is located next to The Clovers by Asia Green, about 3km away from Penang International Airport. This development comprises a 5-level shopping mall, 20-level hotel and two residential towers with recreational ... Read More

Eco World Development Group Berhad [EW Berhad or EcoWorld] celebrated the most wonderful time of the year at its EcoWorld Gallery @ Eco Meadows with a special runway collection of bridal gowns in conjunction with the Group’s on-going Let Love Snow Christmas celebrations. The fashion parade was set up by ... Read More