The Penang government has launched its second economic stimulus package of RM76 million to assist the people during these challenging times in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the stimulus package is an addition to the RM75 million aid package that was announced previously, making ... Read More

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today reduced the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 50 basis points (bps) to 2.00%. “The ceiling and floor rates of the corridor of the OPR are correspondingly reduced to 2.25% and 1.75%, respectively,“ BNM said in a statement today. The OPR has been reduced by a ... Read More

An upcoming small landed residential development by Uniacres Development Sdn. Bhd. at Balik Pulau. This is also known as the second phase of Symphony Swiss housing scheme which was completed in 2012, surrounded by amenities such as school, wet market, banks and hospital. It is just a stone's throw away ... Read More

The demand for property in Penang remains robust despite the economic downturn brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and the movement control order (MCO) enforced to curb its spread. International Read Estate Federation (FIABCI) president Michael Geh Thuan Peng said he is still receiving enquiries about property under the Malaysia ... Read More

There are no more active Covid-19 cases recorded in Penang. The last two cases were reportedly discharged as of 12 noon today, according to statistics from State Health Department. This is the first time Penang recorded zero cases while at the same time having zero patients admitted for Covid-19. Today ... Read More

A proposed commercial development by Grand Eastern Realty & Development Sdn. Bhd. within Perai Free Industrial Zone. The project site is located along Jalan Nagasari, neighboring with several industrial factories. Juru Auto City and North-South Expressway are only five minutes' drive away. This development will feature 16 units of road ... Read More

Almost all economic sectors and business activities will be allowed to resume business, subject to conditions and standard operating procedure, starting May 4, announces the Prime Minister. Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the decision is made following advice from the Health Ministry and after lengthy discussions during the Economic Action ... Read More

The Malaysian property market is expected to remain resilient despite the economic headwinds this year due to COVID-19, with affordable housing and finding the right solutions to the property overhang continuing to be the main agenda of the government. Valuation and Property Services Department Malaysia (JPPH) in a statement today ... Read More

Plenitude Bhd is closing the operations of three hotels, namely Mercure Penang Beach and The Gurney Resort Hotel and Residences, both in Penang, and Travelodge Ipoh, Perak with immediate effect, and downsizing operations in the other hotels owned by it. This decision is a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic ... Read More

Vezzara Residence, a medium-cost condominium by JKP Sdn. Bhd. at Permatang Pauh in Central Seberang Perai. It is located along Jalan Permatang Pauh, right opposite UiTM Penang Campus. This development is centrally located between Seberang Jaya and Bukit Mertajam, about 1km away from Residendi Permatang Pauh affordable housing scheme. Amenities ... Read More