After more than 160 years of operation—surviving even the Japanese invasion during World War II—the Penang Turf Club (PTC) will cease its horse-racing activities by June. An extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on April 20 is expected to formalize the decision, with a two-thirds majority vote needed to dissolve the historic ... Read More

Kickstart 2025 with a bold step towards owning your dream home! In celebration of the New Year, Hunza Properties Group proudly presents the "Peachful Fortune" New Year Homeownership Campaign, alongside the grand unveiling of 6 stunning Show Units at the PICC Sales Gallery. Prime Location - Southwest Penang Island Nestled ... Read More

The Penang Turf Club (PTC) has announced that it will explore alternative methods to unlock the value of its properties after a recent open tender exercise failed to yield any qualified bids. The tender, initiated as part of a mandate from the Club's ordinary members during an Extraordinary General Meeting ... Read More

Penang government is carefully evaluating the establishment of a Special Financial Zone (SFZ), recognising its potential as a transformative economic driver. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow revealed that the Penang Institute (PI) is leading the study into the proposal. During a winding-up speech at the Penang Legislative Assembly, Chow highlighted ... Read More

Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City, the flagship development of the Straits City Future City waterfront project, has officially opened in Butterworth. This hotel marks the first phase of the 40-acre Straits City Masterplan, a collaborative effort by Singapore Exchange-listed Straits Trading Company Limited and Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad. The development ... Read More

One year after the commencement of Silicon Island’s development in September 2023, the project has already demonstrated significant progress and positive outcomes for Penang’s economy, environment, and local communities. This ambitious initiative, undertaken by the Penang state government, has achieved numerous milestones in its first year, showcasing the broad benefits ... Read More

The Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) is accelerating its efforts to complete the initial phase of hoarding works at the key sites involved in the highly anticipated Penang Hill Cable Car project. The hoarding works, which involve the Garden Station, Hill Station, Turn Station, and the proposed car park building, are ... Read More

The Penang Turf Club (PTC) has voted to sell its historic land in Batu Gantong following an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Monday. The motion to dissolve the club was overwhelmingly supported, with 146 members in favor and only three against. With the current market value of commercial land in ... Read More

The phase one of restoration works on the iconic Penang State Museum and Art Gallery in Farquhar Street has now been completed. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said that phase two, the final phase of the restoration work, is expected to be completed between six ... Read More

The Housing and Local Government Ministry has recorded 117 abandoned projects covering 30,840 units of houses as at January 31 with 81 of them comprising housing projects priced RM300,000 and below. Its deputy minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu (pictured) said the 81 projects involve 23,031 unit of houses and 12,565 ... Read More