Jagdeep wants urban regeneration law for Penang, says report
GEORGE TOWN (Feb 25): Penang wants an urban regeneration law so that aged housing schemes can be torn down and redeveloped, the Malay Mail reported today.
Jagdeep: Penang South Reclamation project to be presented in April – report
GEORGE TOWN (Feb 19): The Penang South Reclamation (PSR) project will be presented at the National Physical Plan Council (MPFN) in April, state exco Jagdeep Singh Deo said today.
Uncertainty hangs over Penang tunnel construction
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 19): There is still no indication as to when construction work will start on Package 2 of the Penang integrated infrastructure project, as the contractor is still waiting for the relevant land to be handed over.
Passenger fell off Penang ferry, feared drowned
GEORGE TOWN (Feb 15): Following a fall off the ferry during the journey from the Penang Island to the mainland, a passenger is feared to have drowned.
Penang CM refutes claim that Pan Island Link highway cost has escalated
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13): Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has strongly refuted claims that the cost of the state's proposed Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) highway has further escalated to an exorbitantly priced figure of RM9 billion as claimed.
Atrium REIT announces put and call option and cash calls related to Penang land deal
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13): Atrium Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) has entered into a put and call option agreement in relation to an RM180 million land deal announced last November.
Ark Resources to develop 90-acre land in Balik Pulau
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 31): Ark Resources Holdings Bhd has entered into a joint venture agreement to develop a piece of land in Balik Pulau, Penang.
Final feasibility report on undersea tunnel still not received by state govt, says Penang CM
GEORGE TOWN (Jan 29): The Penang government has still not received the final feasibility report on the planned undersea tunnel, said Chow Kon Yeow (pictured), reported the Malay Mail yesterday.
Non-Penangites can now buy affordable homes in state to address overhang
GEORGE TOWN (Jan 29): Non-residents of Penang are now allowed to purchase affordable homes in the state as the authorities here attempt to fix the “overhang situation”.
Seberang Perai's attracting the young
Seberang Perai on Penang mainland has gained the interest of property investors and homebuyers in recent years, made evident by the strong housing price growth recorded over the past six years.
