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20/04/2026

ECM Libra completes disposal of Tune Hotel George Town Penang for RM51.89 mil

16 April, 2026 PETALING JAYA (April 16): ECM Libra Group Bhd has completed the disposal of Tune Hotel George Town Penang to Wealthpro Holdings Sdn Bhd for a total cash consideration of RM51,888,000. The group confirmed completion via a Bursa Malaysia announcement yesterday (April 15), with the trans...

16/04/2026

Plans for Silicon Island on display
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16/04/2026

Penang’s Pesta site handed over to MRT Corp for LRT project

Transport minister Loke Siew F**k and chief minister Chow Kon Yeow (left) at the MRT Corp office at the Pesta Pulau Pinang site today. (Bernama pic) 10 April 2026 GEORGE TOWN: MRT Corp has officially taken over the site of the iconic Pesta Pulau Pinang to construct a depot and train station for the....

15/04/2026

Langur Project Penang installs third canopy bridge called The Obscura

The installation of The Obscura canopy bridge at Batu Ferringhi. — Picture by Opalyn Mok GEORGE TOWN, April 8 — Langur Project Penang (LPP) today installed the third canopy bridge to enable safe crossing for wildlife in Batu Ferringhi while at the same time, spotlighting the hidden primates in t...

14/04/2026

Penang Hill cable car project now 28% complete, says Chow

(From left) Penang tourism exco Wong Hon Wai, The Habitat Group managing director Danny Chua, chief minister Chow Kon Yeow and former chief minister Lim Guan Eng at the 10th anniversary celebration of The Habitat, a rainforest park on Penang Hill. 5 April 2026 GEORGE TOWN: The RM367.2 million Penang...

10/04/2026

Penang International Financial Centre aims to boost capital inflows, support tech ecosystem, says Chow

GEORGE TOWN: The newly formed Penang International Financial Centre (PIFC) Task Force Special Committee has been established to explore the setting up of the centre in the state. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the committee would play a key role in charting the direction of the proposed financial...

09/04/2026

Penang plans new state administrative centre, legislative assembly on Silicon Island

An artist’s impression of Penang Silicon Island. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the site allocated for the administrative centre is limited to about 2.8 hectares (seven acres) and will be subject to strict development controls GEORGE TOWN, April 7 — The Penang government is planning th...

20/03/2026

🌙✨ Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri ✨🌙
Warmest greetings from all of us at Henry Butcher Penang!

May this festive season bring you and your loved ones joy, peace, and prosperity. As we celebrate the spirit of forgiveness and togetherness, may your home be filled with laughter, happiness, and countless cherished moments‼️

🌟 Maaf Zahir & Batin

03/03/2026

02/03/2026

Malaysia’s property transactions hit a new high in 2025, surpassing RM240 billion for the first time in a decade.

The milestone was revealed in the Property Market Report 2025, released today by the Valuation and Property Services Department (JPPH).

According to the report, the total transaction value increased by 4.1 per cent year-on-year, reaching RM241.87 billion, although the number of transactions saw a slight decline of one per cent to 416,413 compared to 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — Malaysia’s property transactions hit a new high in 2025, surpassing RM240 billion for the first time in a decade. The milestone was revealed in the Property Market Report 2025, released today by the Valuation and Property Services Department (JPPH). According to the report...

02/03/2026

Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) is stepping up its project pipeline, driven by new waterfront developments in Penang and continued township expansion at Andaman Island, as it advances the long-term master plan for the reclaimed island.

Managing director Kok Tuck Cheong said the group's next launch will focus on a low-density commercial waterfront project within a 30-hectare belt adjacent to its Maris development at Andaman Island.

KUALA LUMPUR: Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) is stepping up its project pipeline, driven by new waterfront developments in Penang and continued township expansion at Andaman Island, as it advances the long-term master plan for the reclaimed island. Managing director Kok Tuck Cheong said the group’s ...