The Bukit Mertajam Hospital (HBM) will expand its facilities with the addition of a new wing on land formerly occupied by the abandoned Bukit Mertajam Resthouse. The Penang government has approved the concession of the 3.2ha site, located across the road from the hospital, to address rising healthcare needs. Human ... Read More

About Mertajam Heights A residential development in the heart of Bukit Mertajam. Strategically located along Jalan Ciku, immediately opposite Ng Yam Huat food court with an abundance of essential amenities within 2km radius. The development features a 21-storey apartment building that offers a total of 278 residential units and 4 ... Read More

Harmoni Vista, an affordable housing project in Teluk Kumbar by Definite Harmoney Development Sdn. Bhd. Located along Jalan Teluk Kumbar, the site sits diagonally opposite Flat Taman Emas and about 500 meters from The Lexis Suites and the Sunway Aspera housing scheme. The project will comprise a 16-storey apartment with ... Read More

Penang’s real estate sector reached a new milestone today with the official launch of the 69-storey Westin Residences Penang -- the tallest residential building in northern Malaysia, designed with an earthquake-resistant structure. The launch was officiated by the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail -- who is ... Read More

Malaysia’s housing market remained sluggish in the first half of 2025, weighed down by unsold affordable homes and weakening developer confidence, according to the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda). At the release of its Property Industry Survey for 1H2025 and Market Outlook for 2H2025 and 1H2026, Rehda highlighted ... Read More

A newly proposed high-rise residential project adjacent to D’ Starlingtton. Located along Jalan Teluk Kumbar, the site sits about 2km from Penang International Airport. The surrounding neighborhood has seen steady residential growth in recent years, with communities such as Platinum III, D’Zone Condominium, Saujana Heights, Emerald Residence, and Valencia Residence forming ... Read More

Penang’s high-rise residential market has long been a focal point for both investors and homebuyers seeking premium urban and waterfront living. The latest ranking of the 30 most expensive selling high-rise residences is based on the average transacted prices per square foot (psf) recorded in 2024 and 2025. Importantly, the ... Read More

Penang has become the first state in Malaysia to launch a community-driven initiative aimed at addressing the long-standing issue of abandoned vehicles in high-rise residential areas. The programme, known as Skim Strata Bebas Kenderaan Usang, was officially rolled out at Flat Turnkey Sri Pinang and jointly officiated by Transport Minister ... Read More

The sales and service tax (SST) is emerging as a major concern for property developers, with more than 70% planning to raise property prices by 3% to 5% due to higher costs, according to a survey by the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Malaysia. The survey, which covered ... Read More

The Penang government has officially gazetted revised quit rent tax rates for the entire state, marking the first adjustment in more than three decades. The new rates, published in the Penang Government Gazette No. 37 on September 11, will come into effect on January 1, 2026. Chief Minister Chow Kon ... Read More