News about Penang

SEBERANG JAYA (Jan 29): SkyWorld Development Bhd (KL:SKYWLD) has launched its first sales gallery in Penang, marking its official entry into the northern region.

Hijauan Hills is a master-planned township by Asas Dunia Berhad, thoughtfully developed across 450 acres of gently rolling hills in Simpang Ampat, Penang.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 27): The Penang government is holding high-level discussions with key federal regulators to advance a plan for an international financial centre in the state.

GEORGE TOWN (Jan 23): The Penang waterfront redevelopment plan requires close coordination between various stakeholders as it involves assets, heritage buildings and port management, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 19): Iconic Penang Sdn Bhd has officially opened the Iconic Marjorie Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott International, in a move to capture increased tourist arrivals ahead of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 15): SkyGate Solutions Bhd (KL:SKYGATE) is buying a Penang-based property investment company linked to its major shareholder for RM75.

SINGAPORE (Jan 14): Jesselton Courtyard, a freehold residential development in Penang will be launched for sale to Singapore buyers at an event hosted by Savills Singapore during the weekend of Jan 17 and 18.

GEORGE TOWN (Jan 12): Penang is entering a new phase of public transportation as Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, through its subsidiary Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), will begin gradually replacing ageing Rapid Penang buses with electric vehicles (EVs) starting this year.

Three parcels have been acquired in Puchong and USJ 1, Selangor, and in Georgetown, Penang, as part of Sunway’s nationwide expansion strategy.

The construction group said the contract was awarded to its wholly owned subsidiary Trans Resources Corp Sdn Bhd.