
Penang Property Talk
All you need to know for your property investment journey in Penang

Winova Residences
Winova Residences is a landed housing development at Alma in Bukit Mertajam. Located on an approximately 9 acres of land near Jalan Kampung Manggis, just neighboring with Permatang Sanctuary by IJM Land. The surrounding neighbourhood is characterised by established residential enclaves, schools, and everyday conveniences, with easy connectivi

Penang property market outpaces national average in Q1 2026
Malaysia’s property market opened 2026 on a cautious note with moderate performance in the first quarter, but Penang bucked the national trend with price growth running at more than double the country’s average, according to the Property Market Report for Q1 2026 released by the Valuation and Property Services Department (JPPH) on 14 May 2026.

The Rimbun – 大山脚可负担有地生活新选择
The Rimbun 是由 PTL Properties Sdn. Bhd. 于槟城大山脚精心打造的 可负担分层连排别墅项目(Affordable Strata Townhouse),同时也是槟州政府可负担房屋计划中的其中一个项目。 此项目特别适合 首购族(First Home Buyer) 及年轻家庭,作为人生第一间房屋的理想选择。对于希望拥有更宽敞空间、更完善社区配套,以及更具长期价值住宅的买 [...] The Rimbun – 大山脚可负担有地生活新选择,首发于槟城房产资讯。

Penang weighs third bridge as alternative to undersea tunnel
The Penang state government is exploring the possibility of building a new third bridge connecting Penang Island to the mainland, positioning it as a potential alternative to the long-discussed undersea tunnel project. State infrastructure committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari confirmed the development during his winding-up speech at the state

Rehda backs the proposed ‘Option to Purchase’ clause in new housing law
Malaysia’s Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) has thrown its support behind a proposed “Option to Purchase” (OTP) clause set to be introduced under the new Real Property Development Act, which is slated to replace the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966. Rehda president Datuk Ho Hon Sang welcomed the propo

Long-term traffic diversion at Jalan Tengah begins May 16 for LRT works
As part of the ongoing construction of the Penang LRT Mutiara Line, Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (MRT Corp) has announced a long-term “Free-Flow” traffic management plan at the junction of Jalan Tengah and Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah. In a statement issued earlier, MRT Corp said the traffic diversion will take effect from May 16, 2026, […]

Real estate still a strong inflation hedge despite market uncertainty
Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns over rising inflation, Malaysia’s property sector continues to show resilience, according to a recent report by RHB Investment Bank. The research house said real estate remains an effective hedge against inflationary pressures, particularly amid rising energy prices linked to the ongoing West

Penang vows strict scrutiny of mixed-development project in Gelugor
The Penang state government has moved to reassure the public that a controversial high-density development proposed for Bandar Gelugor will face rigorous evaluation before any approval is granted. State Local Government Committee chairman H’ng Mooi Lye told the state legislative assembly that all development applications are assessed holistica