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

The completion date for the second package of the Air Itam–Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway (LCE) bypass has been pushed from next year to April 12, 2027, following the approval of a second extension of time (EOT). According to Guang Ming Daily, Penang Infrastructure Corporation (PIC) confirmed that the ... Read More

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Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow confirmed at the state assembly that the state government has officially terminated its concession agreement with Rayston Consortium (Butterworth) Sdn Bhd (RCSB) for the Bagan Ajam–Bagan Luar coastline reclamation project. The decision was made after the company failed to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed ... Read More

Imagine a home that perfectly balances urban convenience with natural tranquillity, where sustainable design meets minimalist elegance. This is the vision behind M Zenni, the latest freehold high-rise mixed development by Mah Sing Group Bhd, now launched in the vibrant Batu Maung township of Penang. Strategically positioned at the gateway ... Read More

About Maldives Residences A residential development by Ideal Property Group at Bayan Lepas. Strategically located along Lorong Sungai Tiram 6, just across the road from Havana Beach Residences. It is conveniently connected to Jalan Tun Dr Awang, less than 2km away from Penang International Airport. This development comprises 46-storey building with ... Read More

The Penang State Government has taken steps to shorten the waiting period for Rumah Mutiaraku (RMKu) unit offers to between three and six months from the date applicants update their information. State Executive Councillor for Housing and Environment, Dato’ Seri S. Sundarajoo, said the improvement was achieved through a thorough ... Read More