The government is taking another look at the proposed 30-year building age threshold under the Urban Renewal Bill, aiming to make sure the benchmark truly reflects what happens to buildings in the real world — not just on paper. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the review ... Read More

Buoyed by a strong quarterly performance and strategic new land acquisitions, property developer Mah Sing Group Bhd expects the domestic property market to remain resilient into 2026. The group, which posted a 10.3% rise in net profit to RM66.3 million for the third quarter ended September 30, is bolstering its ... Read More

A mixed development proposed near Taman Bukit Kecil Indah in Bukit Mertajam. Strategically located on a 3.45-acre parcel along Jalan Song Ban Kheng and within a short walking distance to SJKC Beng Teik. The site benefits from close access to surrounding townships and various amenities located just minutes away. The planned ... Read More

The Housing and Local Government Ministry plans to table the Real Property Development Bill in June 2026, marking a significant update to Malaysia’s regulatory framework for the property sector. According to Minister Nga Kor Ming, the proposed Bill will replace the long-standing Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966, offering ... Read More

About Queens Residences 3 The third phase of the Queens Waterfront development by Ideal Property Group (also known as Q3), situated near Queensbay in Penang. Positioned strategically on reclaimed seafront land directly opposite Queensbay Mall, it’s an expansion of the successful Q1 and Q2. The new phase of development will introduce another ... Read More

Sejahtera 113 is a high-rise residential development by Golden RCH Development Sdn. Bhd., located in Bukit Mertajam. Situated off Jalan Sejahtera 1, within the vicinity of Taman Sejahtera in Alma, it is just a few minutes’ drive from the intersection of Jalan Kulim and Jalan Rozhan, and approximately 3 km ... Read More

Penang is tightening its rules on worker accommodation. Starting January 1 next year, the state government will stop accepting any new applications for Temporary Labour Quarters (TLQ). The focus will now shift toward helping existing operators transition to Centralised Labour Quarters (CLQ), which follow stricter standards set in the 2022 ... Read More

Penang is set to welcome a new addition to its waterfront offerings, with Malaysia’s first luxury dining cruise — the Penang Princess — targeted for completion and launch in 2027. The project moved a step closer after Ocean World Cruises Berhad signed an MoU with Viet Princess Cruiser Corporation, Vietnam ... Read More

The Penang State Government has forfeited 413 land lots across the state since 2020 after owners failed to settle outstanding land tax arrears. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Seberang Perai Selatan recorded the highest number of forfeited lots at 114, followed by Seberang Perai Utara (96), Barat Daya (76), ... Read More

The new campus of SJK(C) Kuang Yu in Batu Kawan has achieved 85% completion, with roofing works expected to be finished within this week. The project will then proceed to road paving as construction teams push toward the final stages of development. According to the school’s building committee general affairs ... Read More