SkyGate to buy Penang property company for RM75.9m in related-party deal
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 15): SkyGate Solutions Bhd (KL:SKYGATE) is buying a Penang-based property investment company linked to its major shareholder for RM75.
Penang residential project Jesselton Courtyard to launch for sale in Singapore, prices from RM2.96 mil
SINGAPORE (Jan 14): Jesselton Courtyard, a freehold residential development in Penang will be launched for sale to Singapore buyers at an event hosted by Savills Singapore during the weekend of Jan 17 and 18.
Loke: Rapid to get electric buses, more on-demand vans for Penang
GEORGE TOWN (Jan 12): Penang is entering a new phase of public transportation as Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, through its subsidiary Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), will begin gradually replacing ageing Rapid Penang buses with electric vehicles (EVs) starting this year.
Sunway strengthens growth pipeline with RM180 mil in land acquisitions in Selangor and Penang
Three parcels have been acquired in Puchong and USJ 1, Selangor, and in Georgetown, Penang, as part of Sunway’s nationwide expansion strategy.
Penang to enforce community service for littering offences starting July
Offenders may be required to undertake up to 12 hours of activities such as collecting waste, washing public areas, cutting grass or clearing cobwebs within six months of conviction.
TRC Synergy clinches RM551m sub-package contract for Penang LRT Mutiara Line
The construction group said the contract was awarded to its wholly owned subsidiary Trans Resources Corp Sdn Bhd.
Penang raises quit rent rebate to 50% for 2026
The state executive council has also agreed that appeals for quit rent reductions, outstanding arrears and late payment penalties may be considered through the appeal mechanism at land offices for certain cases.
E&O celebrates Penang’s holiday season with activities at Straits Quay, Andaman Island and upcoming opening of Gurney Bridge
The Penang International Dragon Boat Regatta (PIDBR) 2025 returned to Straits Quay Retail Marina with teams from around the world gathering at one of the island’s most recognisable waterfront settings.
Penang LRT construction to begin in January as planned, continue through festive seasons—exco
“However, the implementation of the traffic management plan (TMP) during the festive seasons will be arranged in a way that does not disrupt the traffic flow or compromise the safety of road users, especially with the expected increase in vehicles,” said Penang State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari.
Undersea tunnel not abandoned, technical matters still being refined, says Penang CM
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government had received a presentation from the companies involved in the project at the State Executive Council meeting to review the issues raised and the steps needed to address them.
