SkyWorld Development Berhad (“SkyWorld”), Malaysia’s leading city developer, marked a significant milestone today with the groundbreaking ceremony in Seberang Jaya, officially commencing the development of the nation’s largest affordable housing project under the Rumah Bakat MADANI initiative. The event was officiated by Malaysia’s Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Seri Utama Anwar ... Read More

A newly proposed affordable housing development is set to be built along Jalan Kampung Masjid in Teluk Kumbar, situated close to the upcoming Silicon Island. The site is approximately a 10-minute drive from Penang International Airport and less than 20 minutes from the Penang Second Bridge. The project will consist ... Read More

SkyWorld Development Bhd is set to expand its footprint in Penang with the acquisition of a 25.9-acre land parcel in Batu Kawan for RM48.51 million. The land, known as Parcel 1, is part of a 161.5-acre site in Bandar Cassia, Seberang Perai Selatan, earmarked for the development of Rumah Bakat ... Read More

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has instructed state Housing Committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo to review the housing discount policy announced for Indian Muslims, with the intention of expanding the initiative to benefit all homebuyers. The directive follows public feedback regarding the recent announcement of a five per ... Read More

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a shift in urban development priorities, stressing that government projects must focus on uplifting the general population, not just serving luxury interests. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Rumah Belia Madani and affordable housing project in Kuala Lumpur, Anwar said ... Read More

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Rumah Mampu Milik (RMM) Bakat Baru MADANI housing project in Seberang Jaya is scheduled to take place at the end of April 2025. Chief Minister Y.A.B. Tuan Chow Kon Yeow previously announced that the ceremony was initially planned for March 2025 but was postponed due ... Read More

The Penang state government has issued a strong call for action against developers delaying affordable housing projects. State Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri Sundarajoo Somu emphasized the urgency of completing these projects to meet the growing demand for affordable homes in the state. Sundarajoo revealed that while over ... Read More

A proposed mixed-use development in Jelutong, situated along the busy Jalan Perak, next to Skyview Residence. The site is within walking distance of Sunshine Jelutong and the newly opened G.O.A.T Pickleball facility, with convenient access to Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu Expressway via Jalan Ahmad Nor. The development will feature ... Read More

The government is confident of achieving its target of delivering 500,000 affordable housing units (RMM) by the end of 2025, according to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. As of 31 December 2024, 466,421 units—93.3% of the target—have been completed, are under construction, or are in the planning ... Read More

Penang Development Corporation (PDC) CEO Dato’ Aziz Bakar has announced a major milestone for the Rumah Bakat Baru Madani affordable housing project. The project received planning approval in just 36 days, making it the fastest-approved housing project in Malaysia. Initially aiming for approval within 40 days, PDC successfully secured it four ... Read More