La Casa Ara is a 192-acre gated and guarded township development located in the southern part of Tasek Gelugor. It is easily accessible via major highways, and is approximately 15 minutes’ drive from the North–South Expressway. The initial phase comprises 266 freehold strata-titled units featuring SPB’s Courtyard Villament concept. Unit ... Read More

About Eden at Botanica CT Eden at Botanica CT is Penang’s First Integrated Senior Living Resort, situated near the town centre of Balik Pulau, which is at the Southwest of Penang Island and located 17 km away from the Penang International Airport. Nestled within the 300-acre Botanica.CT garden township which already ... Read More

Contractors involved in the Penang Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project have been instructed to implement continuous traffic mitigation measures to prevent severe congestion around construction sites as works intensify across the island. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the directive comes amid rapid escalation of construction activities, ... Read More

Penang’s historic seafront stretching from Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) to Tanjung City Marina (TCM) is set to undergo a major transformation under a long-term plan to create a commercial waterfront promenade, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said. Speaking after the launch of the Penang Port Commission’s 70th anniversary ... Read More

Enforcement of newly designated no-parking zones in George Town has yet to begin, as studies on the identified locations are still ongoing, according to A. Rajendran. The mayor of the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) said three areas have been identified so far, with the possibility of more locations being ... Read More

Sunway Bhd has proposed a conditional voluntary take-over offer to acquire all shares in IJM Corp Bhd at RM3.15 per share, valuing IJM at about RM11 billion if the offer is fully accepted. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Sunway said the offer covers 3.505 billion IJM shares in issue, ... Read More

Taman Sinar Putra, a freehold landed residential development by IMG Incorporated Sdn. Bhd. (a subsidiary of Oriental Max Group) in Nibong Tebal. Located near the main federal trunk road connecting Penang and Perak (Route 1), less than 2km away from Penang/Perak border. It is surrounded by several mature communities, namely Taman Sinar, Taman Seri ... Read More

About Avion Residence Avion is a serviced residence project by Rackson Group in Bayan Lepas, located opposite Penang International Airport and part of the Penang Gateway development. It comprises a 36-storey commercial building with 608 serviced suites above an eight-level car park, with unit sizes ranging from 488 sq ft ... Read More

The proposal requiring motorists to scan a QR code before crossing the new Gurney Bridge to Andaman Island has been withdrawn, following concerns over public access. Rajendran Anthony, mayor of the Penang Island City Council, said the bridge is intended to function as a public road once opened to traffic, ... Read More

Penang has kicked off the New Year on a high note, earning a coveted spot on the authoritative CNN/New York Times Places to Visit 2026 listing, alongside 20 other destinations worldwide. The CNN Travel Team named the state among the top 15 places to travel to, describing Penang as "a ... Read More