People still prefer using the first Penang Bridge
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 7): The Auditor General’s Report 2017 released on Monday has revealed that the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge (pictured) has yet to fully meet its objective.
Penang reveals 10km tunnel plan for mega highway project
KUALA LUMPUR (July 13): Penang has revealed plans for a 10km tunnel that will go through hills as part of Penang’s Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) highway mega project.
DONE DEAL: 1.5-storey factory, Perai Industrial Estate, Penang
Rented for: RM75,000 a month Concluded by: J T Tan (REN 08365) of Khoo & Associates Realty (012-392 6682) When: Feb 14, 2018 Noteworthy: ● A factory with a land area of 121,968 sq ft and built-up size of 72,000 sq ft ● Nearby amenities: Juru Auto City, banks and various eateries ● About 4km away from Bukit Tengah Industrial Park, 8km away from Penang Bridge, 28km to George Town, 26km away from Bayan Lepas Industrial Park and Penang International Airport Situated close to the Penang Bridge, Perai Industrial Estate is a home for light and medium industries that create work opportunities for the locals.
DONE DEAL: Third floor of a 3-storey shoplot in Ayer Itam, Penang
Rented for: RM1,500 a month Concluded by: Mayzel Wong (REN 17359) of Khoo & Associates Realty (017-575 8999) When: Jan 4, 2018 Noteworthy: ● Freehold ● 1,300 sq ft ● Three-storey commercial lot ● Next to Sunshine Farlim Shopping Mall, F&B outlets, banks, clinic and student learning centre ● About 3km away from Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple, 6km away to George Town, 15km away from Penang International airport in Bayan Lepas and 9km to the Penang Bridge The three-storey shop unit is situated at Jalan Pisang Berangan in Ayer Itam, Penang, which is a well-known part of Penang island for local hawker food and popular tourist spots such as Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple.
UK new homes shrink to 1940s housing sizes
PETALING JAYA (April 11): The UK’s new home sizes have contracted to levels seen during 80 years ago, underscoring growing concerns over small homes that lie at the heart of the country’s housing crisis, reported the South China Morning Post.
E&O now wholly owns concession to reclaim Seri Tanjung Pinang land in Penang
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 27): Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) has acquired the remaining 4.
Botanical gardens a lifeboat for threatened plants
PARIS (Sept 26): Botanical gardens are a Noah's Ark for endangered plants, collectively safeguarding four out of 10 species known to face extinction, researchers said Monday.
Final phase at VERVE Suites KL South to be unveiled this weekend
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 25): For those who want to own a piece of VERVE Suites KL South along Old Klang Road in Kuala Lumpur, this is probably your last chance to do so as the final phase of the development comprising 45 Small-office Home-office (SoHo) units will be open for sale this coming weekend.
Cantara Residences bridges living aspirations
When it comes to residential townships in Petaling Jaya, few can measure up to the unique qualities of Ara Damansara.
Three S'pore property developers to snap up with the impending market uptick
SINGAPORE (May 30): Maybank Kim Eng Research is turning positive on Singapore’s property developers with expectations of a potential rebound in property prices, even without further policy easing.
