The government, via the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT), disbursed RM172 million as compensation for 17 cancelled 1Malaysia Housing Programme (PR1MA) projects. KPKT Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said the full settlement of the compensation, which includes the pre-development, labour and delay costs, for all 32 cancelled projects is expected to ... Read More

A newly proposed mixed development by United Bestworld Sdn. Bhd. at Machang Bubok in Bukit Mertajam. Strategically located on a 5.6-acre land along Jalan Kulim, right opposite the intersection of Jalan Machang Bubok 1. It is only a 5 minutes walk distance from Garden Terraces by Wing Tai Asia, about ... Read More

The Penang Bay International Ideas Competition has received a total of 79 entries from participants in almost 20 countries. The closing date was Oct 19 this year. The competition that was open to architects, landscape architects and urban planners around the world was launched by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow ... Read More

Discover a breath-taking place that is not only picturesque or tranquil but also full of energy and excitement. An urban heart that exudes life and vitality, at the same time surrounded by like-minded communities who share your passion for the finer things in life. A centrepiece of the city, where ... Read More

The Penang Government had expressed its thanks to the National Security Council (MKN) Special Session on COVID-19 for considering the proposal made by the Penang State Security Special Committee (JKKNPP). Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said JKKNPP on Dec 3 had made an application for the implementation of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in ... Read More

A newly proposed residential development by Aseania Development Sdn. Bhd. at Bandar Perda in Bukit Mertajam. It is located near Jalan Perda Utama, adjacent to Taman Camellia. Surrounding amenities include a specialist hospital, schools, banks and several government offices, namely Seberang Perai City Council, Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), Central Seberang ... Read More

Penang's famous Gurney Drive will be getting a new landmark called "Gurney Walk" next year. The project's developer Plentitude Bhd is touting it to be "an invigorating social and cultural hub." While no investment figure for the project has been given, it is expected to boast 60,000 square feet of ... Read More

By Sr. KC Law While living in a condominium has its advantages, such as having cool facilities to use, it surely has its disadvantages. The below 2 situations may sound familiar to you - The occurrence of water leakages from your upstairs neighbour’s washroom causing your condo ceiling to have ... Read More

About Setia Fontaines 1,675-acres freehold township development by S P Setia at Bertam. Strategically located adjacent to Bandar Putra Bertam, less than 25 minutes drive to Penang bridge and Butterworth. It features two residential collections, offering park homes of single and double-storey terrace, cluster, semi-detached and bungalow houses. Lush greenery and ... Read More

Stakeholders in Penang, championing for a better public transportation system, and Penangites at large are still looking forward to the Bayan Lepas Light Rail Transit (LRT) project to be materialised. The RM9.5bil project has been dealt a blow after Putrajaya withdrew its RM2bil government guarantee for the state government to finance ... Read More