Vertice confident about infrastructure project in Penang
Formerly known as VOIR Holdings Bhd, Vertice is confident in the successful execution of a mega infrastructure project in Penang.
‘Every contractor failed to do soil erosion measures in every site’
GEORGE TOWN (Oct 20): The ongoing search and rescue operation for seven buried foreign workers at a construction site in Paya Terubong has led to information surfacing that reveals no construction sites in Penang are adhering to the soil erosion mitigation plan stipulated in their project approvals.
Two dead, one injured and nine more feared buried in landslide
GEORGE TOWN (Oct 19): Two are dead, one injured and nine more are feared buried in a landslide at a construction site in Jalan Bukit Kukus, Penang, according to the latest report by the Penang Fire and Rescue Services.
Estimated 2.63% of Malaysia GDP lost due to lead poisoning – CAP
GEORGE TOWN (Oct 19): The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) estimates that Malaysia will suffer RM11.
Guan Eng refutes Najib's claim on Penang's financial performance
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): Member of Parliament for Bagan Lim Guan Eng has refuted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s claim that Penang’s remarkable financial performance over the last 10 years during his tenure as chief minister was due to the sale of government land.
High-rise residents at Bandar Baru Ayer Itam, Paya Terubong want solution to their problems
PENANG (Oct 16): Sick and tired of long-standing problems plaguing the high-rise buildings they are living in, residents Bandar Baru Ayer Itam and Paya Terubong are hoping the authorities can help them.
NGO questions authorities' readiness in monitoring Penang mega projects
GEORGE TOWN (Oct 16): An NGO today questioned the readiness of the public authorities in handling upcoming mega projects in the wake of a recent worksite incident.
Guan Eng acquittal: High Court dismisses review application
GEORGE TOWN (Oct 12): The High Court here today rejected an application by Facebook account holder Mohsin Abdul Latif for a review of the court’s decision in acquitting and discharging former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng (pictured) and businesswoman Phang Li Koon on corruption charges.
UPDATE: Number of built unsold home jumps almost 20% in 1H2018
KAJANG (Oct 11) : The slow market absorption of properties has led to the increase in residential overhang which totals 29,227 units worth RM17.
Chant Group proposal over hillslope construction
GEORGE TOWN (Oct 10): The Penang Citizens Awareness Chant Group today proposed that the federal government have discussions with the Penang State Commission of Inquiry before making amendments to the Road, Drainage and Building Act 1974.