Penang has done ‘better job’ at protecting heritage, says Guan Eng
GEORGE TOWN (Dec 21): Penang has done a "better job than what was expected" in preserving and protecting its heritage, Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said.
MyTOWN Shopping Centre attracts major retail brands to Jalan Cochrane, Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR: MyTOWN Shopping Centre announced 14 confirmed anchor and minor anchor tenants for its 1.
No one’s watching, George Town heritage building owners do as they please
GEORGE TOWN (Dec 10): Lack of enforcement in Unesco World Heritage Site, George Town is emboldening heritage building owners to build and renovate their properties without regard for guidelines and the authorities' approval, claims non-governmental organisation George Town Heritage Action (GTHA).
18 Penang buildings waiting to be gazetted as national heritage
PENANG (Dec 8): The National Heritage Department has been waiting for years for the Penang government to give its consent to gazette 18 buildings in the state as "national heritage".
A Potpourri of design and lifestyle in Ara Damansara, Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): High-rise homes are more than just an option first-time homebuyers or younger property investors settle for; in fact, they can also be desired by young professionals and older folks alike, says See Hoy Chan Sdn Bhd CEO Joe Tan.
Penang should set up special fund for heritage conservation, says rep
GEORGE TOWN (Nov 17): A DAP assemblyman says the state government should set up a World Heritage Site Fund to restore and preserve heritage sites in the Unesco city of George Town.
Kwasa Land appoints Ahmad Zaki as RM257 mil project's development partner
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 4): Ahmad Zaki Resources Bhd (AZRB) has been appointed as the development partner of Kwasa Land Sdn Bhd, to undertake a proposed residential development with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM257 million.
Lonely Planet: George Town is fourth most charismatic city globally
GEORGE TOWN (Oct 29): George Town of Penang has been named by Lonely Planet as the fourth most charismatic city in the world.
Penang signs deal with Aga Khan Trust to manage and develop George Town
GEORGE TOWN (Oct 19): Chief Minister Incorporated (CMI) signed a management collaboration agreement with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) and Think City Sdn Bhd today in Chantilly, France.
Heritage group works to protect Penang culture with smart mapping technology
GEORGE TOWN (Oct 6): The colonial heritage and architecture of Penang has been transformed into a virtual smart map to support the preservation and monitoring of George Town’s cultural legacy.
