Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) participants stranded abroad have been allowed to return to the country since May 14, following the easing of movement restrictions. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said there were 253 MM2H participants and their dependents who had requested to return to Malaysia ... Read More

Penang expects to welcome tourists by third or fourth quarter of this year following the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic. Penang Tourism, Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee chairman Yeoh Soon Hin said despite Penang being a green zone state, the state is still working to rebuild the tourism industry. “We can ... Read More

Penangites will be able to dine in at all eateries in the state from Monday (May 18). Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (pic) confirmed this during his press conference via Facebook on Friday (May 15). "This was decided at the state exco meeting on Wednesday (May 13). "We have decided ... Read More

One of the first few developments proposed after the relaxing of MCO in Penang. This newly proposed residential development by Wismas Dayamas Sdn. Bhd. will be located along Jalan Teluk Kubar, approximately 2km away from Penang International Airport. Neighboring communities include Platinum III, D'zone Condominium, Saujana Heights Apartment, Emerald Residence, ... Read More

IJM Land Bhd will restart work on the stalled RM4.5bil The Light City project, which is located next to the Penang Bridge, in August. IJM Perennial Development Sdn Bhd general manager Tan Hun Beng said the construction work was supposed to start in April. IJM Perennial is a joint-venture company ... Read More

The Penang Security Special Commitee (JKKN) has allowed food and beverage outlets to provide dine-ins in stages. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the first phase would start on May 15 (Friday). “The Penang JKKN only allows food outlets located in the hotel, supermarket and fast food franchise to provide ... Read More

Ideal United Bintang International Bhd (IUBIB) will develop RM828.6mil worth of property for the 1Malaysia People’s Housing or PR1MA programme in the fourth quarter. Dubbed Penang’s “Property King”, group executive chairman Tan Sri Ooi Kee Liang told StarBiz that the project is located in the sought-after neighbourhood of Island Glades ... Read More

Penangites heaved a sigh of relief as the state partially reopened its doors with its own adaptation of the conditional movement control order (MCO) called Gradual Recovery Strategy. Nearly all retail outlets, including department stores and malls, were allowed to reopen under the strategy Friday, but there were differing rules ... Read More

Yet another new phase proposed by Tambun Indah Land at their signature Pearl City township in Simpang Ampat. It is located at the southeast of Pearl City township, near Jalan Tasek Mutiara 7. Amenities within 5 km include Pearl City Mall, GEMS International Schools, SMJK Jit Sin II and several ... Read More

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