Penang NGO’s alternative transport plan costs just a third of state govt’s
GEORGE TOWN (July 14): A civil society group has called for the introduction of trams and bus rapid transits (BRTs) in Penang, saying this would cost only a third of the amount that the state government intends to spend on building light rail transits (LRTs) and monorails as part of the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP).
Ipoh gets Lonely Planet honour
KUALA LUMPUR (July 13): What do you think of when Ipoh comes to mind? Pomelos? Shredded chicken kueh teow soup? A long gone mega tin mining industry? Crunchy bean sprouts? Salt-baked chicken? Pretty girls with flawless complexion? The city has been sort of underrated over the years as a tourist spot in Malaysia, with the Pearl of the Orient, Penang; and historical Melaka hogging the limelight in the peninsula and Land Below the Wind, Sarawak across the South China Sea drawing in visitors.
New Manipal Hospitals Klang opens door next Monday
KLANG (July 13): Bandar Bukit Tinggi in Klang will see an upgraded version of Manipal Hospitals Klang, which will be opening next Monday.
Tensions rise in Singapore suburb over Airbnb rentals
KUALA LUMPUR (July 13): It is the in thing to do these days.
MAHB and AREA to develop RM436m tech park in Subang
PETALING JAYA (July 13): Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has tied up with AREA Management Sdn Bhd (AREA), the project management company of AREA Industrial Development Fund 1 (AIDF 1), to develop a technology park with a gross development value (GDV) of RM436 million.
China’s Zhejiang province takes ‘action plan’ to reduce unsold, unused properties
KUALA LUMPUR (July 13): The property glut monster in China has now reached Zhejiang province.
‘Bertam a strategic location with readily available amenities’
FOR a lot of investors, the first thing that comes to mind when one mentions Penang is the state’s thriving island and its capital city of George Town.
Ireka aborts Senawang land acquisition
KUALA LUMPUR (July 12): Ireka Corp Bhd (Ireka) has aborted the freehold land acquisition measuring 21.
Singtel subsidiary wins S$10m contract to develop Smart HDB towns
SINGAPORE (July 12): Singtel Group's subsidiary, NCS, was awarded a S$10 million contract on Monday by Singapore’s Housing & Development Board (HDB) to develop a new Smart Urban Habitat Master Plan (SUHMP).