The Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP), through its Commissioner of Buildings (COB) Department, will be organizing an Online Strata Awareness Quiz in conjunction with the council’s sixth City Day celebration this year.

According to MBSP Mayor Dato’ Baderul Amin Abdul Hamid, the initiative aims to enhance public understanding and awareness of strata management, particularly among property owners, residents, and those directly involved in strata housing schemes under MBSP’s administration.

“The quiz will be conducted online via Google Forms from 24 to 26 October 2025. Meanwhile, visual guides and materials related to the program will be displayed from 21 to 23 October 2025 to help participants prepare for the quiz,” he said during the 616th Full Council Meeting (Session 10/2025) held at Menara Bandaraya MBSP this morning.

Participation is open to owners, residents, and members of Joint Management Bodies (JMBs) or Management Corporations (MCs) who are interested in testing their knowledge of strata-related matters.

To encourage participation, MBSP will be offering cash prizes and certificates to the winners. The first prize winner will receive RM400, while the second prize is RM300. In addition, four consolation winners will each take home RM150.

The prize-giving ceremony will take place during the Celik Strata 2025 Program on 15 November 2025, marking the culmination of MBSP’s ongoing efforts to promote better understanding of strata management among the Seberang Perai community.

Impiana Upeh @ Balik Pulau is a small-scale landed housing development by Farlim Group (Malaysia) Berhad, situated on a 2.23-acre site near Jalan Pondok Upih, about 2km from the Balik Pulau town centre. The location is approximately 15 minutes’ drive to the upcoming Silicon Island and 30 minutes to both Penang bridges.

The development comprises 24 units of double-storey terrace homes in two design variations, each featuring a spacious lot with enough frontage to park up to four cars. Indicative prices start from around RM790,000 onwards.

Project Name : Impiana Upeh
Location : Balik Pulau
Property Type : Residential
Tenure: Freehold
Total Units : 24
Land Area: 22′ x 82′, 21.65′ x 95′
Built-up Size: 22′ x 42′, 21.65′ x 42′
Indicative Price : RM791,000 onwards
Developer : Farlim Group (Malaysia) Berhad

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The Penang state government has completed a RM20 million relocation project for residents, a Tamil school, and a Hindu temple affected by the land acquisition at Ladang Byram. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the project, which benefited 68 families, SJK(T) Ladang Byram, and a local temple, marks the state’s commitment to ensuring proper resettlement for all affected parties.

Chow explained that the land acquisition process began before 2016, with ex-gratia payments made at that time. The state subsequently decided to relocate the affected families, school, and temple to a new site purchased specifically for this purpose. However, the project faced delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic and various technical challenges.

“Although the process was lengthy, we are pleased that the project is now complete and ready to be handed over to the residents, school, and temple committees,” Chow said during the official launch of the Ladang Byram resettlement project on Saturday.

All 68 families have been offered new terrace houses, while the chapel and temple have also been rebuilt and handed over to their respective management committees. Chow noted that the RM20 million cost covered construction works, excluding land acquisition expenses.

He expressed confidence that the project would bring happiness and stability to the relocated community, which had endured years of hardship and environmental pollution due to the nearby Pulau Burung landfill operations.

“This initiative marks a new beginning for the residents, offering them a safer and more comfortable living environment,” Chow added.

Chow also thanked Jawi assemblyman H’ng Mooi Lye, the Ladang Byram Village Community Management Council (MPKK), the Penang Development Corporation (PDC), and Chief Minister Incorporated (CMI) for their dedication in making the project a success.

The relocation project includes newly built terrace homes, a two-storey Tamil primary school, and a one-storey Hindu temple, along with other supporting facilities to meet the community’s daily needs.

Education Minister and Nibong Tebal MP Fadhlina Sidek commended the Penang government for its commitment to inclusive education, highlighting that “education should never exclude anyone.” She thanked the state for constructing a new two-storey school building to replace the old Tamil school and praised Penang’s caring and responsible administration for prioritising the people’s welfare.

State Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri Sundarajoo Somu said the project’s completion was timely ahead of the upcoming Deepavali celebration, bringing renewed joy and hope to the community.

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A 29-storey condominium development by Wisma Dayamas Sdn. Bhd. (GSD Land) in Teluk Kumbar, covering 4.5 acres along Jalan Teluk Kumbar, about 2km from Penang International Airport. The project features 820 residential units with an 11-storey carpark, and rooftop facilities. Neighboring communities include Platinum III, D’zone Condominium, Saujana Heights, Emerald Residence, and Valencia Residence.

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Penang is set for significant infrastructure and social improvements after securing approval for nearly half of its priority projects in the federal Budget 2026. The state government has welcomed the inclusion of these crucial initiatives, which Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stated would bring “direct benefit to the people of Penang” through enhanced public services and vital infrastructure upgrades.

The approved projects, championed by the state during an engagement session last March, address long-standing issues. A cornerstone of the allocation is the widening of the North-South Expressway between the Juru and Sungai Dua Toll Plazas, a critical step towards alleviating the area’s severe traffic congestion.

The budget also delivers substantial upgrades to public health and water security. It includes the construction of the Kubang Semang Health Clinic and an Integrated Health Complex in Seberang Perai Tengah. To safeguard the state’s water supply, projects include upgrading raw water intake points at Titi Kerawang and Teluk Awak, and installing new pipelines to the Teluk Bahang Dam.

Community infrastructure received a significant nod with the planned upgrading of the Bertam Sports Complex in Kepala Batas and the construction of an underground passage linking Jalan Mount Erskine to Jalan Burma, which will include improvements to several key junctions.

Beyond these state-specific projects, Penang will also benefit from national allocations. A RM2.3 billion fund to enhance airport management efficiency will impact Penang International Airport, while the Sungai Nyiur Flood Mitigation Project in Seberang Perai Utara is expected to better protect local communities from flooding.

The budget also featured notable social investments, including nearly RM250 million from UDA Holdings for the development of wakaf land and a RM300 million commitment from the Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) for a senior citizen housing project in Kepala Batas.

While celebrating the inclusions, Chow Kon Yeow emphasised the need for further details on the projects’ implementation to ensure timely execution. He also looks forward to the Prime Minister officiating the launch of the 24th Urban Transformation Centre in Seberang Perai this November. The budget allocations mark a pivotal step forward in addressing Penang’s infrastructure and social development needs.