Property & Real Estate news in Bandar Sri Pinang

1. Penang defends Taman Manggis PPR evictions, says units needed for genuinely poor

   3 days ago The Sun Taman Manggis PPR, George Town, Penang 2.3 km

   The Penang state government has defended its phased eviction of residents from the Taman Manggis People's Housing Project (PPR) in George Town, saying background checks found some residents owned luxury vehicles and businesses. State housing chairman S. Sundarajoo said 19 units have been acted on so far, with 103 more cases to be processed, and that alternative housing and rent-to-own options were offered.

2. Court of Appeal upholds RM920,508 award against Penang condo developer over defects

   4 days ago Free Malaysia Today Jalan Cantonment, George Town, Penang 3.7 km

   The Court of Appeal in Putrajaya dismissed Melariang Sdn Bhd's appeal against a High Court order to pay RM920,508 over defects at The Cantonment condominium in Jalan Cantonment, George Town. The defects included 101 missing fire doors, a wet riser room, pool leakage and car park water ponding. The developer must also pay RM50,000 in appeal costs.