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Penang South Islands project to go on despite objections

June 10, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Aerial view of Island A reclamation site

Despite numerous objections from various parties, the Penang government will proceed with the Penang South Islands (PSI) project, formerly known as Penang South Reclamation (PSR) project.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said it is not about choosing one or the other – referring to the PSI, the environment issue and fishermen welfare.

“We only disagreed on cancelling the project. We do not have to choose between PSI, and the environment and fishermen. Technology and engineering advancements can allow us to build PSI and preserve the environment and the people at the same time,” he said in a statement here today.

He said the state has been listening and agreed with the concerned parties on the importance of taking climate change into consideration and protecting the welfare of fisherman.

“This is why we are implementing so many mitigation measures, carrying out a socioeconomic plan for fishermen, and introducing green initiatives for the PSI development. Suffice to say that such a massive and comprehensive plan to improve the fishing community has never been done before anywhere in the country.”

Lately, various parties including Permatang Pauh Member of Parliament (MP) Nurul Izzah Anwar, Kepala Batas MP Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tunku Jaafar, Consumers Association of Penang, Sahabat Alam Malaysia, civil society groups including Penang Forum and fishermen’s groups had objected and called for the project to be cancelled.

However, Chow, who is also the Tanjong MP, said the people should consider the many socio-economic benefits PSI will bring to Penang that have greater value than monetary returns.

“We never denied that the project will have impact but we have always shared with the people how we intend to mitigate the impact, create new habitats for marine life, and provide more job and business opportunities for fishermen and other locals,” he said.

He explained that the job creation and economic growth stimulated by domestic and international investments will give financial stability and security to the people; while the green initiatives like low carbon developments and transportation, use of renewable energy, and provision of open spaces will contribute towards improving liveability and public wellbeing for decades to come.

“We strongly believe we are able to achieve all the above while also being fully compliant to the stringent approval conditions imposed by DoE (Department of Environmental). As such, no precedence should be set by the Government whereby approval for projects is reversed even though all approval conditions are being met,” he said.

Under the PSR project, the state government is proposing to reclaim about 1,821 hectares of the sea to build three islands south of the Penang International Airport towards the east around Permatang Damar Laut to create a land bank that will be utilised to finance the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) project.

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Penang Malls Listed on HIDE System Resumed Operations Today

May 11, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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In case you didn’t know, premises that have been listed in the HIDE system were ordered to close for 3 days, from 9th-11th of May 2021. Four malls and hypermarkets in Penang were on the list. Yet last night, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced that these malls are allowed to reopen today.

Penang Malls Listed on HIDE System Resume Operations Today:

The four malls and hypermarkets listed on HIDE system were Queensbay Mall, Aeon Queensbay, Gurney Paragon, and Lotus’s Penang (E-gate).

Following Chow’s announcement last night, these premises are allowed to reopen today. He said that the decision was discussed and made in a national Covid-19 management meeting chaired by the Prime Minister virtually.

He added that the HIDE system is not a sign of an actual Covid-19 cluster of the location, but an early warning system. Besides, these malls have already carried out sanitization in full.

Toshiba TEC Malaysia Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, an electronics factory in Bayan Lepas was also listed in the HIDE system. There’s no update from the factory as of current.

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While malls in Penang are reopened today, we would like to encourage everyone to just stay home and stay safe. Only head out when necessary and always adhere to the SOP. Let us all join hands to brace through this storm together. That’s all, stay safe and buh bye!

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Slimhaus Technology to build 3-storey terrace houses from RM250,000 in Penang Island

May 9, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Would you believe that a three-storey house with a build-up area of 800sq ft or 1,500sq ft can be built within four weeks and come with a selling price of RM250,000 and RM395,000 respectively in Penang Island?

Well, that is what a housing developer, Slimhaus Technology Sdn Bhd, plans to do at the end of this year or beginning of next year.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who attended the preview launch of the proposed affordable housing project, congratulated Slimhaus for going to use the industrialised building system (IBS) technology to build a total of 199 terrace units on a 7.2-acre land at Jalan Pantai Acheh in Balik Pulau.

“We had built affordable landed houses before but for affordable landed and IBS type, this is probably the first project in Penang. By using the IBS system puts Slimhaus Technology Sdn Bhd amongst other developers who have chosen to use this technology.

“This (technology) is not new. But to be able to build and complete a three-storey house within four weeks using prefabricated components is something we have not yet seen here. So, congratulations for achieving this milestone and revolutionising the construction industry.

He added that prefabricated concrete homes had been built in Rifle Range and Noordin Street Ghaut.

State Local Government, Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo, who was also present, said he was delighted that Slimhaus was going to participate in building more affordable homes in the state.

“The provision of affordable housing is one of the priorities in the Penang2030 vision outlined by the chief minister some three years ago.

“The state has increased its target of building 180,000 affordable homes to 220,000 units by 2030.

“Until today, we have reached 117,000 units. Out of this figure, 40,000 units had already been built, 19,000 are being built and 58,000 have been approved to be built.

“I’ve been advising housing developers to build more affordable homes for Penangites.

“It’s not easy but from the overhang of 3,000 units in Penang, only 60 units were from the low-cost category.”

Slimhaus Technology chief executive officer Gerald Chin said his company has come a long way to realising his dream of building decent and affordable homes.

He said Slimhaus has plans to build 40 units (1,500sq ft) and 100 units (800sq ft) for the first phase and the remainder 55 units for the second phase. The three-storey terrace houses, he said, would be gated and freehold.

He expects the ground-breaking ceremony to be held at the end of this year or beginning of next year and the whole project would take eight months to complete.

So far, Chin said they have received 70% registration for the project which would be built first before the houses are sold. He said only those earning less than RM10,000 per month (or combined earnings) could only qualify for the affordable homes.

He said Slimhaus is the first company in Malaysia to use prefabricated steel frame for the project.

Also present at the preview launch ceremony were state Entrepreneurial Development, Trade and Industry Committee chairman Datuk Abdul Halim Hussain, who is also the Batu Maung assemblyman, Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin, and Slimhaus Technology directors Cheng Kwong Whee and Kua Soo Leong.

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Esplanade Penang is Now Filled With Beautiful Lighted Sculptures From All Over The World

April 19, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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We all know traveling is still prohibited across the state and borders, sometimes you need a breather. What if we tell you that you can have a glimpse of the world in a fun, quirky way without having to travel? Esplanade Penang is now adorned with beautiful and creative structures related to iconic landmarks from all over the world!

Find Iconic Sculptures From All Over The World Under One Roof at Esplanade Penang:

chairman — Photo: Muhamad Amir Mersyad Omar (Buletin Mutiara)

Miss traveling? Take a trip down to Esplanade and surround yourself with beautiful lighted sculptures from all over the world. These sculptures mimic iconic landmarks and monumental buildings, each representing a country.

Chief Minister — Photo: @dylan_anyiyu (Instagram)

China — Photo: @dylan_anyiyu (Instagram)

According to State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Yeoh Soon Hin, with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and travel restrictions, these activities are crucial to help boost domestic tourism and sustain the industry in Penang.

Mississippi — Photo: @dylan_anyiyu (Instagram)

Find sculptures that light up during the night like Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, Great Wall of China and more! There’s also 12 sets of zodiac signs, so bring your friends and family along for some bonding time. Bring your kids along to tour around and name these sculptures one by one, wouldn’t that be fun and educational?

State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee — Photo: @dylan_anyiyu (Instagram)

These sculptures are currently about 70% completed. Good news, we heard Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow is expected to officiate the launching ceremony on April 27!

travel restrictions — Photo: @dylan_anyiyu (Instagram)

Foodies, have you visited these sculptures? Don’t forget to share this out to your friends, especially those who love taking photos. Make a trip down to Esplanade Penang and see for yourself these creative scultpures! That’s all, take care and buh bye!

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Batu Kawan Industrial Park 2 (BKIP 2) – The key to Penang’s future development

April 5, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has stressed the importance of obtaining more industrial land to spur investments in the state.

“Penang drew in RM16.9 billion of total approved manufacturing investments in 2019, and RM14.1 billion last year.

“We attracted over RM30 billion of total approved manufacturing investments in just two years, which is why we need to find more industrial land other than Batu Kawan.

“How can we maintain these achievements and momentum to drive our industry in Penang? What do we have? How can we help to provide our people with more job opportunities?” Chow questioned during a planning and coordination workshop on the proposed master plan of the Batu Kawan Industrial Park 2 today.

The workshop, which was held at Olive Tree Hotel Penang, was organised by Penang Development Corporation (PDC); and was attended by various government agencies.

Chow mentioned about the factors that could attract investors to Penang.

“Investors will look at sustainable living, green and smart state, the quality of life, vibrant cultural art, infrastructure, and education. All these and much more will be considered by the investors before they make a decision to invest in a certain location.

“They will look beyond the cost factor. They will look at the ecosystem, the supply chain, and the availability of workers.

“Land is the most important factor.

“Penang has the advantage of being an industrilised state for the past 50 years but we must not be complacent,” Chow said.

Chow said it is crucial for Penang to get more industrial land ready on top of what it already has.

“The Batu Kawan Industrial Park 2 (BKIP2) in Byram is important to our industrilisation journey for the next 10 to 20 years,” he said.

Chow said the BKIP2 would be 10th industrial park in Penang.

“The nine industrial parks that have been successfully realised are in Mak Mandin, Perai, Bayan Lepas, Seberang Jaya, Bukit Tengah, Bukit Minyak, Penang Science Park, Penang Science Park North and Batu Kawan Industrial Park,” he said.

Also present were PDC chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Bazid Abd Kahar, senior deputy chief executive officer Datuk Yeoh Lean Huat, and deputy chief executive officer (planning) Aziz Bakar.

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Gamuda to undertake development of Island A under PSR

March 25, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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The Penang government today said that one of the three islands it plans to reclaim under a giant project in the south of the main island will now be handled by the private sector.

Chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government had now decided to let the private sector fund the RM3.8 billion needed to reclaim the biggest of the three islands.

Under the earlier project delivery partner (PDP) model, the state was supposed to fund the entire project through a RM1.3 billion bridging loan. However, changes became necessary as that loan failed to get a guarantee from the federal government.

Chow said given the current economic situation due to Covid-19, the state had decided to allow the partner, SRS Consortium, to pay for the reclamation of the first island, “Island A”, on its own.

Island A is to be created in the waters right next the Penang airport runway, near Permatang Damar Laut.

To facilitate the creation of Island A, a 30:70 share joint venture company would be created between state government-linked company Penang Infrastructure Corp and SRS.

This joint venture company would then create another firm to be the project developer and turnkey contractor.

Chow said the reclamation of Island A would be done in phases. Under the first phase, only 486ha of the total 930ha would be reclaimed, with an inverted E-shaped island created.

Gamuda Engineering would be appointed to reclaim Island A under the first phase. The company would “slow down” or “increase” reclamation as demand for land reduces or increases over time.

“This does not mean that the Penang South Reclamation (PSR) project is now private. The reclaimed land would remain the property of the state government,” he said at a press conference here today.

Chow said the joint venture model would only apply to Island A, while the PDP model would be used for the other two islands and projects under the Penang Transport Master Plan, such as the light rail transit and highways.

He said preliminary survey and soil investigation works would be carried out on March 29 in the area concerned.

SRS’ Szeto Wai Loong said Island A would be 70% public transport-based and built with environmental, social and corporate governance so as to attract investors.

He said the island would see a smart industrial park created, where high-end tech industries are expected to take foot. Denmark-based Bjarke Ingels Group will be the lead masterplan designer for the island.

Szeto said they had obtained all required approvals from the Department of Environment, barring an environmental management plan, which he said was only required to be submitted before the actual reclamation took place.

The PSR, or three-island project, seeks to reclaim 1,821ha of land. The state plans to sell the land to the highest bidder to finance infrastructure projects worth RM46 billion, such as highways and a 30-station LRT line.

The project will be spread over 17 sq km, with islands covering 9.3, 4.45 and 3.23 sq km, to be reclaimed off the coast of Permatang Damar Laut.

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Scientex Tasek Gelugor officially opened its show unit today

March 21, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Scientex Tasek Gelugor, the first landed 2-storey affordable home with freehold title in Penang by Scientex has officially opened its show unit today.

The opening of the show unit was officiated by the Chief Minister of Penang, Y.A.B. Tuan Chow Kon Yeow. Also present, Local Government, Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo; The Mayor of Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP), Dato ’Sr. Rozali Mohamud; Scientex’s Chief Executive Officer Lim Peng Jin and Scientex’s Chief Operating Officer Datuk Alex Khaw Giet Thye.

Y.A.B. Tuan Chow Kon Yeow said the State Government is proud to state that Scientex Tasek Gelugor is the first affordable housing project in the state to feature 2-storey landed houses with individual ownership status.

“So far, we have only imagined that the RMM is not more than 850 square feet, but this proves that if there are suitable elements, housing projects like this can also be successful by experienced developers.

“In this case, I believe Scientex, which has been involved in the real estate sector since 1995, has enough experience to design houses suitable for buyers to live in,” he said when officiating the Scientex Tasek Gelugor Show Units Opening Ceremony near here just now.

At the event, Kon Yeow also presented offer letters to eligible buyers.

He added that the construction of related projects is also in line with the Penang State Government’s vision to improve the quality of life, providing comfortable and adequate housing to the people in the state.

Meanwhile, Alex Khaw informed that the Scientex Tasek Gelugor project was built using Industrial Building System (IBS) technology which has further accelerated the construction period.

“We promise that within five years, a total of 2,332 affordable 2-storey terrace units in Penang will be completed in Tasek Gelugor,” he said.

He said Scientex’s current vision was to build and complete about 50,000 affordable units by 2028.

“Until now, Scientex has managed to build more than 22,000 affordable units priced below RM500,000 of which 70 percent are priced below RM300,000,” he explained.

It is understood that the Scientex Tasek Gelugor housing project is built on 179.69 acres of land with an estimated cost of RM500 million.

Construction of the project began on 1 October 2020 with the first phase involving 382 units of terrace houses and is expected to be completed in July 2022 while the entire project is expected to be fully completed by 2025.

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Famous Ais Tingkap At Chowrasta Market In Penang Is Celebrating 100 Years

September 3, 2019 By Keith Leave a Comment

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If you are a true Penangite, you will bound to know several famous hawker stalls scattered in Penang at your fingertips. We are talking about legendary hawkers that whip up a good Char Koay Teow, Laksa, Satay, and so many more. One of the most legendary beverages in Penang, the famous Ais Tingkap, has celebrated its 100 years of operations!

100 years of Ais Tingkap

Ais Tingkap is one of the most famous beverages in Penang. Strategically located at Chowrasta Market, it is a must-try beverage for both locals and tourists alike. The thirst-quenching beverage is made with rose syrup, basil seeds, getah anggur, coconut flesh, and coconut rose. Of course, it is topped with shaved ice! It is the best beverage to combat Penang’s heat.

Yesterday, the family that operates the business, Seeni Rawther family, marked the occasion by giving away 1,000 beverages! Started by their great-great-grandfather Seeni Rawther, the business is now taken care by seven brothers including Mohamed Asri Seeni Mohamed. Started in 1919, the beverage was sold on a pushcart for 5 cents per cup. Now, it is RM2.50 per cup!

Penang’s iconic beverage

During the celebration, many Penangites joined the celebration. As we have all expected, there was a very long queue! Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow participated in the celebration and even tried making a cup of Ais Tingkap himself. If you want to get a cup yourself, it operates daily from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.! Congratulations to the Seeni Rawther family from all of us at Penang Foodie!

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