Preserving the charms of pre-war heritage buildings
AT the time of the establishment of the Straits Settlement in Penang, local architecture was strongly influenced by British, Indian, Chinese and Islamic elements.
Buyers sought for prime land in George Town
WITH land getting scarce on Penang island, a tract in George Town that is as big as two Olympic-sized swimming pools could fetch its owners as much as RM37 million.
Realising a collective vision
A MAN on a mission with great ambitions for his state, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng is all smiles as he strides into his office in Komtar.
Penang government questioned on progress of restoration of derelict buildings
GEORGE TOWN (Dec 7): Penang Gerakan Youth questioned the state government about the restoration of derelict buildings along Victoria Street and Kimberly Street, here, Bernama reported today.
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MyTOWN Shopping Centre to open on Feb 16, 2017
PETALING JAYA (Dec 2): MyTOWN Shopping Centre (MyTOWN), which will open for business on Feb 16 next year, is targeting to attract two million footfalls in its first month of operations.
Hong Kong’s office rents reach new highs
PETALING JAYA (Dec 2): Hong Kong has the world’s highest rent for premium office space in 2016, taking a significant lead from two other global cities, London and New York, according to international real estate consultancy JLL.
Ivory Properties to jointly develop sewage treatment plants, KL land with Grand Uptown
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 8): Penang-based Ivory Properties Group Bhd will jointly undertake the construction of sewage treatment plants on government and private land with Grand Uptown Sdn Bhd at a cost of RM49.
Sunway REIT’s earnings boosted by retail segment
Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust (Oct 28, RM1.
DONE DEAL: Shopoffice at Bandar Sri Pinang, Jelutong, Penang
Rented for: RM2,100 a month Concluded by: Mayzel Wong (REN 17359) (017-575 8999) of Khoo & Associates Realty When: Oct 15, 2016 Noteworthy: ● Leasehold ● Second floor of a 3-storey shopoffice, ● 1,800 sq ft ● Has a seaview ● Covered carpark ● Nearby amenities include F&B outlets, banks, mini market and auto mall ● About 5km away from George Town, 13km away from Penang International airport in Bayan Lepas and 6km to the Penang Bridge The unit is located at Persiaran Karpal Singh, also known as Karpal Singh Drive, a seaside promenade in Bandar Sri Pinang, Jelutong Penang.
