Penang Property Talk
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SITE PROGRESS: Ideal Business Hub (Apr 2026)
About Ideal Business Hub Ideal Business Hub is a 28-acre freehold industrial development within Penang Technology Park @ Bertam, comprising 88 light industrial factories in bungalow, semi-detached, and cluster configurations. Located about 5km from the Bertam toll plaza, it has access to major transportation routes and features layouts with 9.
Penang LRT race heats up as 7 consortia eye Mutiara Line systems package
The battle for Penang’s Mutiara Line systems package is shaping up to be one of Malaysia’s most hotly contested transport contracts, with intense lobbying and fierce competition among seven consortia vying for a project that carries significant strategic weight in the country’s rail industry. MRT Corp has opted for a reverse e-bidding exercise
PWCC apologises for MATTA Fair parking mess, offers free parking today
Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) proactively issued an official apology on its Facebook page following severe traffic congestion and parking mismanagement that plagued the opening day of the MATTA Fair. The post drew a flood of comments from frustrated visitors sharing their experiences, and the following day, management announced co
REHDA Institute advances workforce readiness agenda with 1st mentorship session under RIYI 2026
The REHDA Institute Youth Initiative (RIYI) 2026 held its first corporate mentorship session recently, bringing together up to 50 selected students from more than 15 universities nationwide for direct engagement with senior industry leaders as part of efforts to strengthen graduate workforce readiness in Malaysia’s built-environment sector. Th
MBPP eases heritage residential-to-commercial conversions
Property owners within the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site will soon enjoy a faster and more streamlined pathway to convert residential properties into shophouses. The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has approved a new guideline, effective May 1, removing the need for planning permission (kebenaran merancang) for selected change-of-us
SITE PROGRESS: G’Vinton (Apr 2026)
About G’Vinton A serviced residence development by GSD Land in George Town. The project spans approximately 1 acre and is strategically positioned between Ambank and the NSTP building, offering convenient access to KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. The development will include 336 serviced suites, a nine-level car parking podium, and four shop offices
Beach Street set for RM24.7mil green upgrade
Beach Street in George Town is set to undergo a major transformation, with a climate-adaptive upgrade aimed at enhancing walkability, reducing urban heat and improving the overall streetscape within the heritage core zone. Long regarded as one of the city’s most historic commercial corridors, the area will be reconfigured to better balance mod