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

Capstone Corporate Suites, a high-rise commercial development by PE Hospitality (Penang) Sdn. Bhd. in Batu Kawan. Situated adjacent to Anggun Residences and the Design Village, this development offers the convenience of being within walking distance to a plethora of outlet stores. It is also just a mere minutes' drive to ... Read More

The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has unveiled a revamped version of the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme which now has three tiers – Silver, Gold and Platinum. Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic) said each tier will have specific eligibility requirements. The type of entry visa available ... Read More

The Penang government is optimistic that the Silicon Island project, once completed, will replicate the success of the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone (FIZ). Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said this is possible through a topside development plan for the project. Chow, alongside Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul ... Read More

The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) is open to considering proposals for the alternative use of an abandoned two-storey hawker complex in Lengkok Erskine, apart from its original purpose as a food court. Nicholas Theng Jie Wey, the MBPP alternate chairman of the Finance Committee, revealed that despite three previous calls ... Read More

Abandoned flats and apartments may soon be converted to workers’ hostels in Penang, as the state tries to ensure that foreign workers live among their own. State housing committee chairman S Sundarajoo said Penang was also pushing for unsold or low-demand flats or homes in Seberang Perai to be converted ... Read More

Nestled in the heart of the vibrant Gurney Green district, Arica is the latest freehold development brought to you by Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O), a premier lifestyle property developer. Designed to provide a serene sanctuary, Arica caters to young couples, small families, and empty nesters seeking a post-retirement lifestyle ... Read More

Borrowers may have gotten a reprieve from Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3 per cent, but the possibility of another rate hike this year is making some borrowers with more than one property, think of selling. "I had to start paying an ... Read More

The Penang government has decided to scale down the Penang South Islands (PSI) project, from the proposed three islands to only one island. The PSI project has received the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval from the Department of Environment (DoE) with 71 conditions. The approved EIA was for the entire PSI ... Read More

Phase one of the Gurney Wharf project is expected to be completed soon and open to the public in July. State Local Government, Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said phase one of the project is now almost 86% completed, with roads and lights already established. The ... Read More