The Penang government will hold a discussion on the Federal Government’s proposal of reducing the minimum threshold for foreign property purchases to RM600,000. State Local Government, Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said the state executive councillors would discuss the issue before making a formal announcement. “Let ... Read More

Of 16,140 feedback received on the proposed light rail transit (LRT) project for Penang, only 2.35% objected. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the feedback were obtained through a questionaire in conjunction with a public display put up on Aug 19 on the proposed project. He stressed that the state ... Read More

A total 56 development projects under the PR1MA Corporation Malaysia (PR1MA), valued at RM9.98 billion have been cancelled, the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) said. The ministry, in a written reply published in the Parliament website yesterday, said the amount was part of the 131 projects that had earlier ... Read More

The Penang government is in the midst of studying a proposal to build a cable car project from the recreational park in Penang Botanic Gardens to The Habitat in Penang Hill. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the proposal was to build the cable car alignment from Rifle Club at ... Read More

The Penang government has reminded developers of the importance of building affordable homes following the supply overhang of high-end condominiums and apartments. “When they build houses worth millions which people cannot afford, an overhang is caused and the government has to come up with a new policy to address it ... Read More

The Penang government is hoping to call for an open tender for the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) projects in the second half of next year. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state and the project delivery partner were looking at the financial structure and other aspects of the ... Read More

About City of Dreams A freehold luxury lifestyle development at Seri Tanjung Pinang. The residential units come with size ranging from 1,000 sq.ft. onwards, with a well equipped kitchen accessories. Resident can also enjoy a wide range of luxury facilities such as private lift, private lobby, yacht services, Rolls Royce limousine, private ... Read More

Proposed future development in Jesselton Villas neighborhood by Berjaya Land Development Sdn. Bhd. at Penang Turf Club.  Strategically located along Jalan Batu Gantung, this development is surrounded by the affluent neighbourhoods namely Western Gardens, Jesselton Heights and Pulau Tikus. Kensington Gardens was the first parcel launched three years ago, comprises 68 ... Read More

The move to lower the threshold for foreigners to buy condominiums and apartments in urban areas from RM1mil to RM600,000 is only applicable to existing unsold units, says Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. He said the measure announced in the 2020 Budget, effective from Jan 1 to Dec 31 next ... Read More

Residents at high-rise buildings without strata titles, where there are also offices and retail lots, will now pay service or maintenance charges according to a fixed formula following a landmark court decision. The Court of Appeal held that the Joint Management Body (JMB) committees of high-rise buildings are not allowed ... Read More