The much-awaited Astaka Hillside Tanjung Bungah is expected to begin its operation on Oct 15. Previously, the original Astaka Hillside Tanjung Bungah food court was ravaged by a fire in November 2020. Subsequently, the Penang government announced plans for a new food court on the same site with an estimated ... Read More

In George Town, a new ray of hope has emerged for the homeless community in the form of a transit centre that provides warm meals and temporary shelter. The centre, located in Jalan CY Choy, has quickly become a lifeline for individuals like Khairul Taib and Lee Chong Kim, who ... Read More

In a remarkable stride towards sustainable urban living, EcoWorld proudly unveils its latest gem in the bustling Eco Horizon Township – Ceria D' Eco Horizon. This high-rise residential marvel, part of the duduk Series, is not only a testament to EcoWorld's commitment to innovation but also an embodiment of eco-conscious ... Read More

The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) hopes that the government will address the affordability, or rather the unaffordability of houses in the nation, as well as introduce measures to alleviate challenges developers continue to face in the upcoming Budget 2024. In its budget wishlist, the association’s president Datuk ... Read More

About Green City Residence A 29-storey luxury development in the heart of George Town by Green City Garden Development Sdn. Bhd. Located on a half-acre land along Macalister Road, it is only 2km away from KOMTAR and less than 15 minutes drive to Penang Bridge. This project features 52 units ... Read More

The property sector’s outlook is improving amid the downwards trend in the property overhang and inventory levels of developers, says MIDF Research. The unchanged overnight policy rate is also positive for property companies, which helps to support recovery in demand, the research house added. Given the improving outlook for property ... Read More

Iconic Penang Sdn Bhd will complete a RM180 million five-star hotel under the Marriott brand in Penang by the middle of next year. The Iconic Marjorie Hotel will be a 298-room property near Sungai Nibong, touted to be the first five-star Peranakan-inspired hotel of its kind and scale, with designs ... Read More

Sunway Bhd’s 70%-owned Umech Land Sdn Bhd has signed a joint development agreement with Penang Development Corp (PDC) to develop a 559-acre prime industrial land in Batu Kawan, Penang, in exchange for a land entitlement of RM646.02 million. PDC will receive a land entitlement that consists of a RM64.6 million ... Read More

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow expressed the state’s commitment to advancing the major infrastructure projects that have been in progress for the past decade during his attendance at the Penang Master Builders’ 146th-anniversary dinner at St Giles The Wembley Hotel. “Under the guidance of the current state government, we are confident ... Read More

Global Foundries (GF), one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers, has chosen Penang to open its first office in the country. It is located at One Precinct building in Bayan Baru. GF chief manufacturing officer Kay Chai Ang said the key feature of the new office is the new state-of-the-art ‘factory ... Read More