October 28, 2024 A NEW chapter in Penang’s industrial landscape began today with the official launch of Northern TechValley@BKE, a 176-acre integrated industrial park set to bolster the state’s position as a hub for high-tech manufacturing and industrial innovation. Developed by Suling Hill Development, a special purpose vehicle by AME Elite Consortium Berhad and Majestic Gen, Northern...
New Factory in Penang to Create 1,000 Jobs and Boost Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sector October 24, 2024 – MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that transform the world, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and InvestPenang today announced that MKS celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony of its super center factory in Penang, Malaysia to support the...
Managing director of HBMK, Low Hon Keong (middle of the front row), expressed his gratitude to the organizing committee led by Kamen Lee (first row, second from the right) and her team Teresa Chin, Adeline Chong, Benny Cheah (sitting in the first row) and others for organizing Annual Dinner 2024, acknowledging their hard work and dedication in making the event a memorable celebration of the company’s...
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 14): Fajarbaru Builder Group Bhd (KL:FAJAR) said on Monday that it will pay Penang Development Corp (PDC) RM111.45 million to undertake a joint development of a medical city and mixed development hub in Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan. The payment is for the purchase of land measuring 51.17 acres, for the Medi-City development, Fajarbaru said. The purchase represents ‘part one’ of the...
Malaysia’s updated Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) visa programme has sparked a significant rise in interest among China’s affluent younger generation. — Picture courtesy of Facebook/Malaysia My 2nd Home Programme group By Malay Mail Wednesday, 11 Sep 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — Malaysia’s revamped Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) visa scheme has led to a notable increase in interest from...
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An artist's impression of the sky deck at Crown Penang. KUALA LUMPUR (July 15): Chin Hin Group Property Bhd (KL:CHGP) unveiled its first development in Penang called Crown Penang on Saturday. According to a media statement issued on Saturday, the residential project is jointly developed by its subsidiary Stellar Platinum Sdn Bhd, Thirupathi Capital Sdn Bhd, and Ivory Meadows Sdn...
KUALA LUMPUR (June 11): S P Setia Bhd (KL:SPSETIA), which previously failed to sell its 959.72-acre Tebrau land to Scientex Bhd (KL:SCIENTX) due to Bumiputera requirement issues, has finally sold the plot to a company linked to tycoon Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Albukhary for RM564 million, cash. S P Setia first tried to sell the land to Scientex in 2021 for RM518.1 million, but the deal fell...
The group said RM16 million of the purchase price will be satisfied via the issuance of 17.98 million Ewein shares at 89 sen per share, while the remaining RM15.99 million is to be satisfied in cash. May 16, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR (May 15): Penang-based property developer Ewein Bhd (KL:EWEIN) is acquiring a company involved in the manufacturing of racking systems and machinery for about RM32...
KUALA LUMPUR (May 9): Property developer Kerjaya Prospek Property Bhd (KL:KPPROP) will jointly develop a piece of freehold land in Aspen Vision City, Batu Kawan, Penang into a mixed development that will include a hotel and serviced apartments. The land, which measures 221,198 sq feet and has a net book value of RM25.1 million, will be developed by a 70:30 special purpose vehicle (SPV) owned...
Sunday, 05 May 2024 First phase slated for completion by year-end GEORGE TOWN: Penang can soon boast of an Integrated Circuit (IC) Design and Digital Park by year-end. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the two-phase project in Bayan Lepas would be fully completed by 2027. It will further solidify Penang’s position as a preferred investment destination for businesses and entrepreneurs, he...
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who presented the mock cheques to the recipients of the heritage building repair incentives today, said 47 recipients were selected out of 76 applications for Category I buildings. — Bernama pic Monday, 29 Apr 2024 GEORGE TOWN, April 29 — The Penang government is rolling out its federal-funded heritage conservation initiative with an initial allocation...
Updated: Apr 17 In an exciting development for Penang's hospitality landscape, Malaysia Trade and Transport (MTT) Co. Sdn. Bhd., a beloved related company of MTT Shipping Sdn. Bhd., has recently acquired the iconic Evergreen Laurel Hotel located in the heart of Penang's vibrant Gurney Bay. This strategic acquisition aligns seamlessly with the ongoing redevelopment of Gurney Bay's waterfront area,...
Tuesday, 16 Apr 2024 PETALING JAYA: More developers are turning optimistic on the local property market amid positive news flow on potential infrastructure projects, active land transactions and influx of investments. RHB Investment Bank noted that major developers – except for UEM Sunrise Bhd, Sime Darby Property Bhd and S P Setia Bhd – are guiding for sales targets that are 10% to 15% higher...
The Westin, Penang — Photo by Marriott The signing ceremony was graced by His Royal Highness, Tuanku Raja Muda of Perlis and Chairman of Westfield Global Sdn Bhd (centre) joined by Dato' Yeoh Yih Sean, Director of Westfield Global Sdn Bhd (on his left), Mr. Kevin Chen, Senior Vice President Hotel Development, Asia Pacific Marriott International (on his right) and witnessed by esteemed Directors from...
The Penang island (Bloomberg filepix) GEORGE TOWN (March 25): The Penang Development Corporation (PDC) will allocate RM5 billion to implement 15 high-impact projects under the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, including RM3 billion to grow its landbank. PDC chief executive officer Datuk Aziz Bakar said the RM5 billion is expected to be spent in the next seven- to eight years and it...
Rehda president Datuk NK Tong Thursday, 14 Mar 2024 PETALING JAYA: Malaysian property prices are expected to continue increasing significantly for the first half of 2024 (1H 2024) due to challenges of rising cost of building materials, according to the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda). Speaking about Rehda’s Property Industry Survey for 2H 2023 and Market...
A-Park Batu Kawan, which is spread across 20.5 acres, will offer a total of 50 units of 1½ and 2-storey semi-detached and detached factories. (Image by Ancubic) The warehouses will provide sufficient storage space that caters to the tenant’s logistics and inventory requirements, including storing raw materials, finished products or equipment. Priya Devan / theedgemalaysia.com March 11,...
MIDF Research said buying sentiment on properties is expected to remain healthy. Friday, 08 Mar 2024 PETALING JAYA: Analysts are optimistic about the outlook of the property market this year, on the back of stronger anticipated demand for properties and higher loan approvals. MIDF Research in a report said buying sentiment on properties is expected to remain healthy going forward, as...
The report attributes the expected growth in the country’s economy to cautious yet improving sentiment among property buyers and favourable government policies (Photo by Low Yen Yeing/The Edge) This article first appeared in City & Country, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on February 26, 2024 - March 3, 2024 Malaysia’s property market is expected to maintain a more stable...