Northern Malaysia needs ecosystem strategy, not another spillover narrative
This article appeared in the June 11, 2026 issue of the monthly print edition.
Penang Port calls tender for 2.2-acre site at BDWW
PETALING JAYA (June 27): Penang Port has called a tender for a 2.
S P Setia breaks ground on 509-acre Setia Fontaines Industrial Park in Penang, seals green energy and affordable housing deals
KUALA LUMPUR (June 22): S P Setia Bhd broke ground on its 509-acre Setia Fontaines Industrial Park in Bertam, Kepala Batas in Penang on June 20, in a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
YLI allocates 75% of RM20.6 mil working-capital proceeds to purchases, reserves
PETALING JAYA (June 11): YLI Holdings Bhd has clarified that 75% of the RM20.
Kerjaya Prospek, Aspen to jointly develop mixed project in Penang
KUALA LUMPUR (June 12): Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (KL:KERJAYA) has teamed up with Aspen Vision Development Sdn Bhd (AVD), a subsidiary of Singapore-listed Aspen (Group) Holdings Ltd, to develop a 34.
E&O introduces AVÉA waterfront residences at Andaman Island, Penang with RM1b GDV
PETALING JAYA (June 11): Property developer Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) announced the launch of AVÉA, a RM1 billion serviced apartment development at Gurney Green within Andaman Island, Penang, slated for completion in June 2030.
Penang to seek DOE report on Jelutong landfill rehabilitation, reclamation projects, says CM Chow
GEORGE TOWN (June 10): The Penang state government will obtain a comprehensive report and feedback from the Department of Environment (DOE) before deciding on the proposed Jelutong landfill rehabilitation and sea reclamation project at Karpal Singh Drive here.
Work on Mutiara Line LRT stations progressing steadily — Penang CM
GEORGE TOWN (June 8): Construction of stations for the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project is progressing steadily, with station designs currently awaiting approval from the Penang Island City Council, which is expected soon.
Additional 28.3 ha area part of TPSJ project, no-tender claims unfounded, says CM Chow
GEORGE TOWN (June 4): The proposed additional area of about 28.
YLI to dispose of Penang industrial land for RM28.5 mil, book RM6.8 mil gain
KUALA LUMPUR (June 4): Pipe manufacturer YLI Holdings Bhd (KL:YLI) is selling two industrial land parcels in Prai, Penang, for RM28.
