Penang Property Talk
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SITE PROGRESS: Mandarin Residence (Aug 2026)
About Mandarin Residence Affordable housing project by Focal Products Sdn. Bhd. in Farlim, at the junction of Jalan Teochew Satu and Jalan Thean Teik. It is right next to Hui Aun Apartment and just 1km from Sunshine Central. The development features a total of 646 residential units with 11 levels of car parking podium. With direct access to […
Penang Gateway reclamation concept included in Penang Structure Plan 2040
A proposed “Penang Gateway” development along Penang Island’s northern coastline has emerged as one of the potential future development concepts identified in the draft Penang Structure Plan 2040. The proposed concept involves reclamation and mixed development extending from Tanjung Bungah to Batu Ferringhi, with potential uses including touri
Andabreeze Residences
Andabreeze Residences, a serviced residence development by Pixel Valley Sdn Bhd, a member of Kerjaya Prospek Group in Batu Kawan. Located on a 4.86-acre land at the intersection of Persiaran Cassia Barat 3 and Persiaran Cassia Barat 5, adjacent to Columbia Asia Hospital and Vertu Resort Condominium. It is only a few minutes walking distance to
Pulau Jerejak Bridge envisioned as new Penang landmark, targeting 2029 completion
Plans for a new bridge linking Penang Island to Pulau Jerejak are taking shape, with the proposed 1km crossing envisioned as a distinctive landmark rather than a conventional road bridge. Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin said the bridge is planned with four lanes, comprising two lanes towards Pulau Jerejak and two lanes towards Penang […]
Intuitive Surgical to invest more than RM2 billion in new facility at Batu Kawan
Intuitive Surgical Inc, a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery, will invest more than RM2 billion over five years to establish its first manufacturing facility in Malaysia and Southeast Asia at Bandar Cassia Technology Park (BCTP), Penang. The 316,000-square-foot facility is expected to begin operations in 2028 and create about 1,200 high
7 years without an AGM: MBPP explains Green Garden management takeover
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has clarified its decision to appoint a new management agent for Green Garden Flats (Blocks 1062 and 1066) in Paya Terubong, saying the move was made after it found that the development had not held an Annual General Meeting (AGM) since February 2019. In a media statement dated Aug […]
PROPOSED: 31-storey serviced residence along Jalan Batu Kawan
A newly proposed 31-storey serviced residence on a 1.6-acre site along Jalan Batu Kawan, directly opposite the Eco Sun development scheme by EcoWorld. The development is located near Stadium Batu Kawan and is less than a 10-minute drive from IKEA Batu Kawan and the Penang Second Bridge, offering convenient access to key destinations in the are
Green Garden Flats management in dispute after COB appoints new MC
A management dispute has emerged at Green Garden Flats in Paya Terubong, with the existing management body and a newly appointed management company both claiming authority over the 2,255-unit residential development. According to a report by Sin Chew Daily, the existing management body, Nostalgia Kencana Sdn Bhd, and about 30 residents held a