The Housing and Local Government Ministry will meet the Finance Ministry and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to discuss difficulties faced by first-time house buyers to get loans. Its minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said the ministry will find the best mechanism to ensure related issues can be resolved, especially involving applications for ... Read More

Eco Meadows, yet another distinguished development by Eco World, has lived up to the name of being the most exclusive gated & guarded development in Simpang Ampat. It comprises 375 units of double storey terraced houses, designed with elegance English-styled homes and surrounded by lush greenery. Featuring a compressive masterplan, ... Read More

Yet another upcoming serviced residence development at Bukit Mertajam. To be development by Maya Inti Sdn. Bhd., strategically located off Jalan Song Ban Kheng, adjacent to Casa Residence development scheme by Jayamas Property Group. It's about 10 minutes drive from Penang bridge, just a stone's throw away from Maju Jaya ... Read More

There seems to be a growing environmental awareness among Malaysians, if the Lafarge-EdgeProp MYHOME survey findings are of any indication. Findings from the six-week-long survey show that while the top two considerations when buying a home are convenient location (74.1%) and security (71.8%), having natural green spaces garners 51.4% to ... Read More

It’s easy to understand why Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow is such a popular figure in Penang despite hailing from Kuala Lumpur. Holding the exco portfolio of Local Government, Traffic Manage­ment and Flood Mitigation for the last two terms here was not an easy task, but Chow’s simple, frugal and ... Read More

Eco Horizon is a 300-acre integrated mixed development by EcoWorld at Batu Kawan. The project serves as the first gated and guarded landed residential development for EcoWorld in Penang. The main highlight of this development is a flamingo-inspired lake garden which is spread over 13.6 acres of land - the equivalent ... Read More

by Charles Tan The sky in Penang seems brighter today than before the GE14? I believe in general, Penangites would welcome the announcement by the newly minted Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said this in an article in TheSunDaily. “Need for Penang’s mega projects to be expedited.” Specifically, he ... Read More

Majilis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang (MBPP) has allowed the developer of buildings at Pulau Jerejak to demolish the buildings, paving the way for redevelopment of the island, reported The Star. The developer Tropical Island Sdn Bhd has been given planning permission with conditions – namely to not encroach on the island’s forest reserve – ... Read More

You are cordially invited to visit the newly completed Mont Residence at Tanjung Tokong on 15/6 and 16/6, and experience the unique offering by this lifestyle condominium. Register for Mont Residence guided tour to find out more about the special package offered. Register your interest here for Mont Residence tour Date/Time ... Read More

Utropolis @ Batu Kawan, is a 44.3 acres self-contained mixed commercial development by Paramount Property in Batu Kawan anchored by the flagship KDU Penang University College campus. The project which was featured at Penang Property Talk portal in the mid-year of 2016 generated a significant query, is the Penang Smart ... Read More