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Happening Today – PICC 2025 Chinese New Year Celebration!

Events & Promotions/ 8 February 2025 No comments

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The long-awaited PICC 2025 Chinese New Year Celebration is finally here! Get ready for an exciting and festive experience filled with cultural performances, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

Event Highlights:
✨ 8 Auspicious Lion & Dragon Dance
✨ Chingay Performance & Sichuan Face-Changing Opera
✨ 24 Festive Drums & Traditional Orchestra
✨ Jazz Meets Guzheng & Cultural Dance Performances
✨ Magic Show, Fun Game Stalls, Kids’ Workshops & More!

Don’t forget to snap a photo at the Giant Peach Photo Spot and explore the festive food stalls!

Date: 8 & 9 February 2025 (Sat & Sun)
Time: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Venue: Penang International Commercial City (PICC) Sales Gallery, Bayan Lepas

Bring your family and friends to celebrate a Peachy-filled Chinese New Year at PICC. Happening today and tomorrow—don’t miss out! 🎊🏮

SITE PROGRESS: Maldives Residences (Feb 2025)

Property News/ 8 February 2025 No comments

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About Maldives Residences

A residential development by Ideal Property Group at Bayan Lepas. Strategically located along Jalan Sungai Tiram 6, just across the road from Havana Beach Residences. It is conveniently connected to Jalan Tun Dr Awang, less than 2km away from Penang International Airport. This development comprises 46-storey building with 4 residential towers. It features a mix of affordable and upgraded units, with a built-up size of 850sq.ft. onwards.

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Grand opening of Forescape Sales Gallery on 8 & 9 Feb!

Events & Promotions/ 7 February 2025 No comments

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Metrio Group is excited to invite you to the Grand Opening of the Forescape Sales Gallery on 8 & 9 February 2025!

Be ready for a day filled with engaging activities, vibrant traditions, and unforgettable experiences designed just for you.

From cultural performances to exclusive previews and exciting hands-on sessions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Don’t miss this opportunity to create special memories and celebrate this special milestone with Metrio Group!

Register your interest in Forescape @ Metrioplace here

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Scheduled water disruption in Simpang Ampat starting tonight at 10pm

Property News/ 7 February 2025 No comments

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Some 4,000 Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) consumers in the Simpang Ampat area on the mainland will experience a scheduled water supply disruption from 10pm Friday (Feb 7) to Saturday.

In a statement, the corporation announced that the disruption is due to final pipe connection works involving a 300mm MS X 300mm MS pipe at Jalan Merak 5, Taman Merak, Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS).

“The water supply disruption will begin at 10pm Friday and is expected to last until 6am on Saturday, affecting 3,950 user accounts in Taman Idaman, Taman Tambun Jaya, Taman Merak, and Taman Merak Jaya,” the statement read on its official Facebook page on Thursday.

In light of this, the corporation advises affected users to store sufficient water for use throughout the disruption period.

The corporation will provide updates on the situation via its official PBAPP Penang Facebook page and apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

Source: Bernama

Penang property owners urged to settle land and parcel taxes before Feb 28

Property News/ 5 February 2025 No comments /中文版

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The Penang Land and Mines Office is calling on property owners to take advantage of a 100% penalty waiver on overdue land and parcel tax payments before the February 28, 2025 deadline. Announced by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow in December 2024, this initiative aims to encourage prompt tax payments and reduce arrears.

This call to action was highlighted in an interview with Buletin Mutiara, where Director of the Penang Land and Mines Office, Dr Faizal Kamarudin, emphasized that the initiative is designed to ease the financial burden on property owners while improving tax collection efficiency.

“As of December 31, 2024, unpaid land and parcel taxes in Penang amount to RM31.65 million, with penalties totaling RM39.26 million. Property owners who act now will only need to pay their 2025 tax and any outstanding amounts without additional penalties,” he stated.

Limited-time discount for late payments

For those unable to meet the February deadline, a reduced penalty scheme will be in place. From March 1 to May 31, 2025, property owners who settle their arrears will receive a 50% reduction in penalties. These incentives, however, apply only to lump-sum payments.

Serious consequences for non-compliance

Dr Faizal also issued a stern warning about the legal consequences for failing to pay land and parcel taxes.

“Authorities, under Sections 97 to 130 of the National Land Code, have the right to forfeit properties with long-standing tax arrears and transfer ownership back to the state. In 2024 alone, 191 properties valued at RM67.47 million were forfeited due to unpaid land taxes,” he noted.

Furthermore, he cautioned that forfeited properties could lead to further legal action from financial institutions if they were under mortgage agreements.

Tax obligations cannot be ignored

Dr Faizal dismissed claims from some landowners that they did not receive their tax bills, stressing that this excuse does not exempt them from their obligations.

“In states such as Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Melaka, Kedah, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Terengganu, tax bills are no longer issued physically. By law, land and parcel owners must settle their taxes between January 1 and May 31 annually. Late payments incur penalties, and prolonged non-payment can result in property forfeiture,” he explained.

The Penang Land and Mines Office urges all property owners to take immediate action, settle their outstanding taxes, and avoid unnecessary legal complications.

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