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Versa @ Aspen Vision City: Your Investment Opportunity in Batu Kawan in 2026
Batu Kawan has moved beyond its early phase as an emerging township. Today, it stands as one of Penang’s most active growth corridors, supported by the continued expansion of the Batu Kawan Industrial Parks (BKIPs) and rising employment opportunities created by multinational companies. As that momentum builds, the area is steadily developing i

Jelutong Landfill Rehabilitation Project gets extension until Oct 18
The Penang government has granted PLB Engineering Bhd (PLBE) an extension of time (EOT) until Oct 18, 2026, to complete the proposed closure and rehabilitation works at the Jelutong landfill. State local government committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye said PLBE’s application for the extension was tabled at the state executive council meeting

First cable car support tower erected as Penang Hill Cable Car Project hits 31%
The Penang Hill cable car project has reached 31% completion, with the first of its 15 cable car support towers now erected, according to a report by Kwong Wah Yit Poh. The project, which began in June 2024, had experienced some delays following several months of heavy rain in Penang, but construction has recently accelerated […]

Tanjong Bungah Floating Mosque named Penang’s Tourism Mosque
Masjid Terapung Tanjong Bungah has been officially renamed Masjid Syed Sheikh Al-Hadi and designated as Penang’s Tourism Mosque, marking a new chapter in its role as a centre for worship, education, community engagement and Islamic tourism. The declaration was officiated by Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib during a ceremony held at the mos

SITE PROGRESS: Mertajam Heights (Aug 2026)
About Mertajam Heights A residential development in the heart of Bukit Mertajam. Strategically located along Jalan Ciku, immediately opposite Ng Yam Huat food court with an abundance of essential amenities within 2km radius. The development features a 21-storey apartment building that offers a total of 278 residential units and 4 levels of car

Eco-Shop faces multi-million-ringgit lawsuit over alleged unauthorised demolition in George Town
Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd is facing a lawsuit over the alleged breach of a tenancy agreement and the unauthorised demolition of a property located at No. 262, Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, raising questions about tenant responsibilities and the protection of older buildings in Penang. According to a Bursa Malaysia filing, the retailer has been ser

Armenian Street incident prompts statewide heritage building safety assessment
Penang will conduct an assessment of the structural safety of all heritage buildings across the state following yesterday’s incident where debris from a heritage shophouse along Armenian Street fell, injuring two tourists. State local government and town and country planning committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye said the state government woul
