GEORGE TOWN: About 7,300 affordable residential units will be built in the Batu Kawan ‘People’s Housing’ project. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the units would be built on 80.9ha of land in the new Bandar Cassia satellite township. “We will call for an open tender soon to try to ... Read More

SUBANG JAYA: IJM Land Bhd, the property arm of IJM Corp Bhd, is confident of a good 2011 despite a challenging year brought about by the global economic slowdown and European debt crisis. IJM Land chief executive officer and managing director Datuk Soam Heng Choon said despite a slowdown in ... Read More

BUTTERWORTH: The 44-year-old Butterworth Railway Station will soon be pulled down to make way for a multi-million-ringgit state-of-the-art replacement. The old station was officially closed on Aug 5 and is now replaced with a temporary station located about 30m away, next to the KTM Bhd (KTMB) parcel office. When contacted ... Read More

An artist impression of Suiwah's Group new RM1bil mixed-development project in Bandar Baru Air Itam.  TWO main board listed companies are launching approximately RM2.131bil worth of property on Penang island from the fourth quarter 2011 until next year-end. SP Setia Bhd is lining up residential properties with an estimated gross ... Read More

Vantage Desiran Tanjung,  a new commercial development by UDA Land (North) Sdn. Bhd, located along Jalan Tanjung Tokong, Penang.  This development comprises 120 units of 4-storey shop offices with the built-up ranging from 1,254 sq. ft – 2,185 sq. ft. Property Project : Vantage Desiran Tanjung (Desiran Tanjung Business Centre) Location : ... Read More

The Willows is a freehold residential project located along Jalan Baru, Perai, Penang. Comprising two 34-storey apartments blocks with 8 units per floor.  It is located opposite megamall. Property Project : The Willows Location : Jalan Baru, Perai, Penang Property Type : Apartment/Condominium Tenure : Freehold Built-up Area: 1,250 sq.ft. onwards Developer : New Bob Realty ... Read More

Preston Oaks off Western Avenue. An exclusive enclave with a new sense of prestige, and a private road that takes you straight to your lavish abode - this is the true definition of a modern royal lifestyle. Nestled in the affluent surrounding off Western Avenue, this prime marvel is a luxury you ... Read More

Fragonard Garden is located within the established township of Balik Pulau, Penang. This residential property development comprises 68 units of 2-storey terrace houses. Property Project : Fragonard Garden Location : Balik Pulau, Penang Property Type : 2-Storey Terrace Tenure : Freehold Total Units : 68 Developer : VST Group Contact No.: 016-420 7727 / 016-427 8766 ... Read More

TRAFFIC woes along the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway will be eased with a proposed road widening work, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. The plan is to extend and relocate an existing pedestrian bridge to construct a 250m-long and 5.65m-wide lane along a stretch of the expressway near ... Read More

THE Gurney Drive roundabout in Penang is undergoing major maintenance sponsored by IJM Properties Sdn Bhd and is expected to be completed before the Hari Raya-National Day double celebrations.A Penang Municipal Council spokesman said several features in the steel structure adorned with bird-shaped sculptures were in need of maintenance.?The maintenance ... Read More