The Penang Is­­land City Council (MBPP) is going ahead with the road widening pro­ject in Jalan Masjid Negeri, requiring 16 trees to be transplanted elsewhere by end of next month. Its traffic engineer Zainuddin Mohamad Shariff said the contractor assigned to transplant the trees had been asked to file the ... Read More

In Malaysia, there are an overwhelming number of new home owners. According to the survey, among the top 5 reasons on why people invest in properties are to get higher yields on rentals (56%), for good capital appreciation (55%), for retirement planning (46%), for a better environment (46%) and to ... Read More

The Betong Orchard, a small residential development by Ken Link Capital Development in Balik Pulau. Comprises eight units of 3-storey semi-detached houses with build-up area starting from 2,700 sq.ft. onward. This development is located along Jalan Pulau Betong, right opposite the police station. Project Name: The Betong Orchard Location : ... Read More

The Retreat Condominium, a high-rise development by Techware Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. at Bukit Mertajam. It is strategically located Off Jalan Indah, just a mere minutes drive away from Maju Jaya Business Center. This development offers a 27-storey residential tower with 112 condominium units. Indicative price starts from RM478,000 onward. Property Project : The Retreat Condominium ... Read More

The artsy vibe of Penang has generated renewed interest among locals and tourists. It’s hard to resist the old-world charm that Penang has to offer. From the quaint boutique hotels along Armenian Street to the Peranakan shophouses, time appears to have stood still on this island that is home to ... Read More

A proposed mixed development by Malim Jaya Sdn. Bhd. in Batu Ferringhi, Penang. Strategically located next to Miami Green condominium, just a couple minutes walk away from Miami Beach. The proposed development comprises 3 blocks of high-rises, offering a mixed of serviced residences and affordable housing. 750 sq.ft. unit is ... Read More

Come celebrate World Environment Day with us at Eco Festival 2016 happening on 28th & 29th May and on 4th & 5th June at EcoWorld Galleries in Penang! EcoWorld Gallery @ Eco Terraces 28 - 29 May 2016 (5pm - 9pm) EcoWorld Gallery @ Eco Meadows 4 - 5 June ... Read More

The National Property Information Centre’s (NAPIC) H1 Property Market Report confirms what we already know – a soft property market amid escalating residential property prices. PENANG The Report states, “The number of transactions in the Penang property market saw a decrease of 11.3% in volume and 2.2% in value against ... Read More

Slow sales in 2014 and 2015, and an even slower market since the start of this year have prompted developers to introduce various innovative marketing schemes to boost sales. Some of these include rent-and-purchase arrangements, the offering of “safety net loans” and even a re-focus on built-then-sell units to re-assure ... Read More

The state Housing Department has issued non-compliance notices to seven public housing residents for renting out their units. State Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo (pic) said the state was stern in its effort to deter public housingresidents from renting out their units. “For other housing ... Read More