InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, will open InterContinental Penang Resort this December, marking the brand’s first resort in Malaysia and introducing a new coastal retreat for travellers seeking beauty, culture and a more considered way to experience the world. Set between ... Read More

One of the most affordable freehold homes in Batu Kawan? SkyWorld Cassia is bringing an eye-catching price point to the market. SkyWorld Cassia is set to attract attention with prices starting from just RM288,800, offering an affordable entry point for buyers looking to own a freehold property in Batu Kawan ... Read More

Land 33 Berhad, formerly known as ACME Holdings Berhad, is acquiring a 4,287 sq m freehold property along Cantonment Road in George Town, for RM32.3 million as part of its plans to expand its property development portfolio. In an announcement to Bursa Malaysia yesterday, the company said its wholly-owned subsidiary, ... Read More

D’Harringttons is a proposed serviced residence development in Jelutong by JKP Jelutong Development Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture between JKP Sdn. Bhd. and GSD Land Sdn. Bhd. The project is located next to the Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu Expressway, less than 500 metres from the Jalan Ahmad Nor exit ... Read More

Construction of the Penang LRT Mutiara Line continues to progress, with the latest photographs taken at the end of September 2026 capturing the ongoing works along various sections of the alignment. The images show the latest site conditions at key locations, including station areas and elevated guideway structures, offering a ... Read More

The federal government has approved RM5 million for a design study for the proposed widening of Jalan FT 006 Teluk Kumbar in Penang, according to a report by China Press. Bayan Lepas assemblyman Datuk Azrul said the approximately 3km project will cover the stretch from Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Batu to ... Read More

An auction for a six-acre parcel of land near Gurney Drive, Penang, failed to attract any bidders on Wednesday, dealing a setback to efforts to raise funds for the long-delayed Ayer Itam road bypass project. Representatives of the appointed auction agent, One Asia Property Consultants (PG) Sdn Bhd, waited an ... Read More

Penang’s proposed National Technology Financial Centre is unlikely to be fully implemented within the next two years, according to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the initiative would require time for further studies, coordination and the development of an implementation framework, noting that major national initiatives typically take several ... Read More

About Northern TechValley @ BKE Northern TechValley @ BKE is a 176-acre freehold industrial park in Seberang Jaya, developed by Suling Hill Development Sdn Bhd. Located alongside the Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE), the RM1.3 billion development is designed to accommodate manufacturing, logistics and other industrial operations, with access to the North-South ... Read More

Penang stands to benefit from several initiatives announced under Budget 2027, particularly in industrial investment, water security and housing affordability. Key announcements relevant to Penang include: Stamp duty exemptions for first-time homebuyers: Eligible buyers purchasing their first homes priced up to RM500,000 will receive full stamp duty exemptions on loan ... Read More