2 years ago after BN suffered an electoral defeat in several states; Malaysians started to believe that we are at the dawn of a new era where corruption, cronyism, and abuse of power will be things of the past. We had every reason to celebrate. We believed that under the leadership of Lim Guan Eng, despite of his inexperience in running a state government, Penang would be a better place for all to live in.
Wednesday August 26, 2009Penang raises density for property developmentBy DAVID TAN GEORGE TOWN: The state government has raised the density for property development in Penang, which will bring down land cost and stabilise property prices, said Hunza Properties Bhd executive chairman Datuk Khor Teng Tong. “The state government recently decided to increase the density to 280,000 sq ft in built-up area from 90,000 sq ft per 100,000 sq ft of land.The decision to increase density will allow developers to build more, hence giving consumers more choices.
Density is usually measured in terms of units per acre. In the primary development area of George Town and surrounding areas, the usual density is 30 units per acre. If this report is true, I am appalled that they (local government) could make such a fundamental change without considering the effect on congestion and without consulting the wider public. –Ahmad Chik Source: anilnetto.com
District | Type | Density | ||
Island | TL | High Cost | 15-20 units/hectare | 6-8 units/acre |
Medium Cost | 37-74 units/hectare | 15-30 units/acres | ||
BD South West | High Cost | 15 units/hectare | 6 units/acre | |
Medium Cost | 21-50 units/hectare | 9-20 units/acre | ||
Seberang Perai | SPU | High Cost | 15-20 units/hectare | 6-8 units/acre |
Medium Cost | 21-50 units/hectare | 9-20 units/acre | ||
SPT | High Cost | 15-20 units/hectare | 6-8 units/acre | |
Medium Cost | 21-50 units/hectare | 9-20 units/acre | ||
SPS | High Cost | 15-20 units/hectare | 6-8 units/acre | |
Medium Cost | 21-50 units/hectare | 9-20 units/acre |
Main Development Corridors as defined by Penang Structure Plan
Island | George Town– Bayan Baru – Bayan Lepas |
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| Kepala Batas – Bertam |
Butterworth – Bagan Ajam – Telok Air Tawar (Including SungaiDua) | |
Butterworth – Seberang Jaya – Bukit Mertajam | |
Bukit Minyak – Tasik Mutiara | |
Batu Kawan – Valdor | |
Sungai Bakap – Jawi – Nibong Tebal – Sri Ampangan |
Secondary Development Corridors as defined by Penang Structure Plan
Island | Air Putih – Balik Pulau - Genting |
Batu Maung – Telok Kumbar | |
Tanjong Bungah – Telok Bahang | |
| Penaga – Kuala Muda |
Tasik Gelugor – Kubang Menerong | |
Bukit Mertajam - Penanti |
Let us examine one by one the projects come under Lim Guan Eng administration to see how serious is the deviations from Penang Structure Plan.
Pearl Regency situated next to Tesco Hypermarket at Gelugor comprising 2 blocks - Residence Tower (Block A) and Home Tower (Block B). The Home Tower (nearer to Tesco) consists of 187 units; built-up area from 121 sqm to 198 sqm, while the Residence Tower consists of 387 units; built-up area from 89 sqm to 125 sqm.
Pearl Regency comes with a wide range of facilities. Both towers have a sky garden and also a community zone. A link-bridge will be built to linked the two towers at the community zone.
Location : Gelugor
Type : Condominium
No. of Blocks : 2
No of Storeys : 35
No of Bedrooms : 2 & 3
Built-up Area : 89 sqm - 198 sqm (1 sqm = 10.764 sqft)
Total Units : 387 (Block A), 187 (Block B)
Developer : IJM Land Source: http://www.apartment-penang.com/2008/09/pearl-regency.html
The land area of Pearl Regency is about 5.1 acres with total dwelling units of 574. This gives it a density of about 112 dwelling units per acre. The density is almost 4 times higher than the maximum permissible population density of 30 dwelling units per acre.
Central Park condominium is located at Batu Lancang just opposite the Batu Lanchang market. The project consists of five condominium blocks and one block of low medium cost. There are 326 condominium units and each unit comes with 2 car park bay.
Location : Batu Lanchang, Penang
Property Type : Condominium
No. of Blocks : 5
No. of Storeys : 36
Total Units : 326
Developer : Insa Properties Sdn Bhd
Website : www.centralpark.com.mySource: http://www.apartment-penang.com/2009/02/central-park.html
The land area of Central Park is 10.9 acres with total dwelling units of 326. This gives it a density of about 30 dwelling units per acre. This is one of the very few projects that adhere to the maximum permissible population density of 30 dwelling units per acre.
All Seasons Park condominium is located at Air Itam, Penang, comprising four 30-storey condominium blocks with a total of 808 units. The built-up area ranging from 850 to 2000 sq.ft.
Location : Lebuhraya Thean Teik, Air Itam, Penang
Property Type : Condominium
No. of Blocks : 4
No. of Storeys : 30 & 31
Total Units : 808
Built-up Area : approx. 850 - 2000 sq.ft.
Developer : Belleview Group
Website : www.belleview.com.my Source: http://www.apartment-penang.com/2009/05/all-season-park.html
Melody Homes apartment is located along Lebuhraya Thean Teik, Air Itam Penang, a new project by Belleview Group. Melody Homes comprising apartments with recreational and condo facilities. It is located conveniently within distance to well-known government school and public amenities.
Location : Lebuhraya Thean Teik, Air Itam, Penang
Property Type : Apartment
Developer : Belleview Group
Website : www.belleview.com.my Source: http://www.apartment-penang.com/2009/05/melody-homes.html
College Heights comprises of medium cost and low-medium cost apartment and shoplots at the Ground Floor. Located in the immediate vicinity of Inti - International College, the apartments will cater to the needs of out - station and overseas student population for off campus accommodation.
It also serves as an affordable apartment for purchasers. Specifically built to meet this target market, College Heights will be a self-contained development with shoplots on the ground floor and a host of other nearby amenities like shopping complexes, schools, swimming clubs & etc.
Location : Bukit Jambul
Type : Apartment
Total Units : 795 per block
Built-up Area : 600 - 800 sq.ft.
Developer : IJM PropertiesSource: http://www.apartment-penang.com/2008/01/college-heights.html
Kelawai View Condominium develop on 50,000 sq.ft. development land in Jalan Kelawai. The 31-storey single condominium block project would have a total of 34 units with a spacious built-up area ranging from 4,600 to 11,000 sq.ft. Each units offer a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding area, everlasting fresh sea breeze and a splendid sunset view make living in Kelawei View a pleasure.
Location : Georgetown
Type : Condominium
Tenure : Freehold
No of Blocks : 1
No. of Storeys : 31
Total Units : 34
Built-up Area : approx. 4,600 - 11,000 sq.ft
Developer : Econy Development Sdn BhdSource: http://www.apartment-penang.com/2007/12/kelawai-view-condominium-penang.html
Infinity Beachfront Condominium is located at Tanjung Bunga, one of the most desirable residential neighborhoods in Penang. Infinity is a high-end residential development comprising 119 units of condominiums, penthouses and cabanas housed in two supremely elegant towers each with two condominiums per floor. Two 35 & 36 storey towers of modernist architecture, Infinity is not just about the space in the sky, but also the luxury if many facilities at hand. Condominium sizes of between 3,693 sq. ft. and 4,866 sq. ft.
Location : Tanjung Bunga
Type : Condominium
Tenure : Freehold
No. of Blocks : 2
No. of Storeys : 35 & 36
Total Units : 119
Built-up Area : Typical unit (approx. 3,693 - 4,866 sq.ft.), Penthouse/Duplex/Skylounge (approx. 6,680 - 8,917 sq.ft.)
Completion : expected by End-2009
Developer : Hunza Properties
Website : www.hunza-infinity.comSource: http://www.apartment-penang.com/2007/12/infinity-beachfront-condo-penang.html
Maritime Square, a new property project by IJM Land located off Jelutong Expressway in Georgetown, Penang. The project consists of service suites, retail shops and 3-storey shop offices. There are 228 service suites in two blocks with built-up area ranging from 920 to 1,266 sq.ft. Facilities at Maritime Square include swimming pool, indoor & outdoor gymnasium, children playground. Location : Off Jelutong Expressway, Georgetown, Penang
Property Type : Service Suite, Retail Shop, Shop Office
Tenure : Leasehold
No. of Blocks : 2
No. of Storeys : 18 & 20
Built-up Area : 920 - 1,266 sq.ft. (Service Suites), 602 - 2,935 sq.ft. (Shops)
Total Units : 228 (Service Suites), 49 (Shops), 38 (Shop Offices)
Developer : IJM LandSource: http://www.apartment-penang.com/2009/09/maritime-square.html
Pavilon Tower is a new freehold condominium project by Tropical Hill Property Sdn Bhd located in Teluk Kumbar, Penang. It is close to the 2nd Penang Bridge Link and a mere minutes away from Penang International Airport. Pavilon Tower consists of 22-storey block with a total of 99 condominium units. Each unit has a spacious built-up area ranging from 1,477 to 1,616 sq.ft. comes with a panoramic view of the natural environment, city or seaview. This low density project is equipped with full recreational facilities including a swimming pool, gymnasium and community hall.
Location : Teluk Kumbar, Penang
Property Type : Condominium
Tenure : Freehold
Built-up Area : 1,477 - 1,616 sq.ft.
No. of Blocks : 1
No. of Storeys : 22
Total Units : 99
Developer : Tropical Hill Property Sdn Bhd
Website : www.tropicalhill.com.mySource: http://www.apartment-penang.com/2009/09/pavilon-tower-condominium.html
Quayside Condominium @ Seri Tanjung Pinang is a waterfront resort condominium project located in Tanjung Tokong, Penang. The project comprising 7 blocks - 5 high-rise and 2 low-rise condominium. The condominium unit comes with built-up area ranging from 1,137 sq.ft. to 2,481 sq.ft. There are few types of designed layout with choices of 1, 2 and 3-bedrooms. Facilities at Quayside Condominium include swimming pool, landscape garden, waterpark facilities, clubhouse, basketball court, volleyball court and outdoor spa.
Location : Seri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong, Penang
Property Type : Condominium
Tenure : Freehold
No. of Blocks : 7
Built-up Area : from 1,137 sq.ft.
Developer : E&O Property Development Berhad
Website : www.seritanjungpinang.comSource: http://www.apartment-penang.com/2009/12/quayside-condominium.html
Summer Place condominium is the final residential phase of Bandar Seri Pinang development scheme located at Georgetown, Penang, off the Jelutong Expressway comprising 531 units of condominium.
Location : Off Jelutong Expressway, Georgetown, Penang
Property Type : Condominium
Tenure : Leasehold
No. of Blocks : 3
No. of Storeys : 20 & 22
Built-up Area : approx. 1,012 - 1,464 sq.ft.
Total Units : 531
Developer : IJM PropertiesSource: http://www.apartment-penang.com/2008/05/summer-place.html
The Surin Condominium is ideally located on a 3.4 acres of development land in Tanjung Bungah Penang, a location of prestige that attracts not only locals but expatriates alike. Surin brings affluent living in Penang to a whole new level with its range of luxuries: an infinity swimming pool, a rooftop garden, ample car parking bays and 24-hours security.Developer : Bolton Berhad
The Surin consists of 2 luxury condominium blocks of 28-storey each and a total 390 units of freehold sea-view condos. Each unit offers a built-up area from 1,307 sq.ft. up to 2,827 sq.ft.
Location : Tanjung Bunga, Penang
Type : Condominium
Tenure : Freehold
No. of Blocks : 2
No. of Storeys : 28
Total Units : 390
Built-up Area : approx. 1,307 - 2,827 sq.ft.
Website : www.bolton.com.mySource: http://www.apartment-penang.com/2007/12/surin-condominium-penang.html
Light Linear @ The Light Waterfront situated along the eastern coastline of Penang Island. Just 10 minutes away from Georgetown via Jelutong Expressway and a stone throw away from the Penang Bridge. Light Linear consists of two 17-storey condominium blocks and has a total of 328 units. These seaview condominiums has a spacious built-up area approximately 1,500 sqft.
Location : along Coastal Highway, The Light Waterfront Penang
Property Type : Condominium
Built-up Area : approx. 1,475 - 1,561 sq.ft.
Total Units : 328
Developer : IJM Land Source: http://www.apartment-penang.com/2009/04/light-linear.html
The land area of The Light Linear is 7.66 acres with total dwelling units of 328. This gives it a density of about 43 dwelling units per acre. The density is higher than the maximum permissible population density of 30 dwelling units per acre.
Light Point @ The Light Waterfront is strategically located along the Coastal Highway, Penang. Easily accessible from the Penang Bridge, Bayan Lepas Industrial Area and Georgetown via Jelutong Expressway. Light Point comprises 88 high-end condominium units in a 28-storey tower block on a 2.87 acre site. Each has a built-up area from 1,830 to 4,090 sq.ft. The condos will have sweeping views of the Penang Bridge, the marina and Georgetown city.
Location : along Coastal Highway, The Light Waterfront Penang
Property Type : Condominium
Tenure : Freehold
Built-up Area : 1,830 - 4,090 sq.ft.
Total Units : 88
Developer : IJM Land
Website : www.thelightwaterfront.comSource: http://www.apartment-penang.com/2009/07/light-point.html
The Peak Residences nestled into the valley of Mount Erskine, stands tall and majestic amidst the lush greenery. The Peak @ Mount Erskine, the best of living and convenience under one breathtaking garden roof at 500 feet above sea level. Located at the foot of Mount Erskine near the thriving Fettes Park, The Peak is well tucked away from the hustle and bustle yet closed enough to all the conveniences, even on foot. With Gurney Bay in the vicinity, the view from The Peak is of the towering skyscrapers along Gurney Drive, forming the skyline of this famed water front.
Location : Mount Erskine, Tanjung Tokong
Type : Condominium
Built-up Area : 1,000 - 2,160 sq.ft.
Developer : Ivory Properties GroupSource: http://www.apartment-penang.com/2008/02/peak.html
The land area of The Peak Residences is 13.7 acres with total dwelling units of 600. This gives it a density of about 44 dwelling units per acre. The density is higher than the maximum permissible population density of 30 dwelling units per acre. The Peak Residences ,previously known as Fettes Villa, was an abandoned project. This revived project is approved by Lim Guan Eng administration. The site of this project is of an excavated hill and forrested terrain. Lim Guan Eng claimed that he never give approval to any hill slope development.
Fettes Residences is situated in Tanjung Tokong, a new condominium project by IOI Properties. It is just located opposite the Prima Tanjung Business Centre and only a walking distance to Penang Island Plaza. Fettes Residences consists of a single 35-storey condominium block and has a total of 195 units with average built-up area 1,800 - 2,000 sq.ft. There are also 4 penthouses of 4,000 sq.ft. Most of the condominium units will have seaviews.
The neighbourhood apartment blocks of Fettes Residences include Tanjung Park, Desa Tanjung and The Brezza (Under Construction).
Location : Tanjung Tokong, Penang
Property Type : Condominium
No. of Blocks : 1
No. of Storeys : 35
Total Units : 195
Built-up Area : approx. 1,800 - 4,000 sq.ft.
Developer : Palmex Industries Sdn Bhd (IOI Properties)Source: http://www.apartment-penang.com/2008/11/fettes-residences.html
The land area of Fettes Residences is 4 acres with total dwelling units of 195. This gives it a density of about 49 dwelling units per acre. The density is higher than the maximum permissible population density of 30 dwelling units per acre.
This is just the tip of an iceberg. Does Lim Guan Eng really know what he is doing? Why does he seem to be so obsessed with turning the whole of Penang Island into a big ghetto in such a short period of time?Lim Guan Eng, as expected, put the blame on Koh Tsu Koon for the approval of some of the projects but fails to acknowledge the number of high-density projects approved by himself. Even if some of the high-density projects were approved by Koh Tsu Koon, Lim Guan Eng still has the obligation to review and revise these projects especially when these projects are flouting the maximum permissible population density rules of the Penang Structure Plan.
11. 11 Gurney Drive
4. Alpine Tower
7.
8. Asia Heights
9.
10. Ayu Heights
13. BAYAN BARU APT
14. Bayu Emas
15. BAYSTAR
17. Bellisa Court
18. Berjaya Court
19. Birch Plaza
20. BL Avenue
23.
24. Cantonment Court
26. Century Bay
27. Century Park
28. Coastal Tower
29. Condo Gembira
30. Costavilla
31. Damai Villa
32. Desa Acacia
33. Desa Airmas
34. Desa Baidur
35. DESA BAYAN
36. Desa Bella
37. Desa Bistari
40. Desa Bunga
41. Desa Embun Emas
42. Desa Golf
43. Desa Ixora
44. Desa Jelita
45. Desa Mas
46. Desa Mas Melur
47. Desa Mawar
48. Desa Melor
49. DESA
50. Desa Pelangi
52. Desa Samudra
53. Desa Singora
54. Desa Sri Swarna
55. Desa University
56. Desa Widuri
58. Diamond Villa
59. E-Park
60. Eastern Court
61. Eden Fairway
62. Eden Seaview
63.
64. Emerald Park
65. Fairway View
66. Ferringhi Delima
69. Flamingo Series
70. Forest Field
71. FORTUNE COURT
72. Gambier Heights
73. GL Garden
74. Gold Coast Condo
76. Grand Ocean
77. Grand View
78.
80. Greenlane Park
82. Gurney Palace
83. Gurney Park
84. Gurney Villa
85. Gurney Ville
86. Halaman Areka
87. Halaman Cendana
88. Halaman Krystal
90. Halaman Sentosa
91. Halaman Teratai
92. Harmony View
93. Hillside Garden
94. Horizon Tower
96. Indah Bay
97. Jade View
98. Jay Series
99.
100. JAMBUL VIEW
101.
102. KAYANGAN PURI MUTIARA
104. Kingfisher Series
105. Kondo Berjaya
106. Kota Emas Apartment
107. KPM
108.
109. Krystal Suria
110. Krystal Suites
111. Krystal Villa
112. Lakeside Tower
113. Lavinia Apartment
114. Leader Garden
115. Leisure Bay
116. Logan Ville
117. Macaluum
118. Mahligai Baiduri
119. Mahsuri Flat
120. Maica Court
121. MAJESTIC HEIGHT
122. Mar Vista
123. Marina Bay
124. Marina Tower
125. Marina Tower Relau
126. Mayfair Penang
127. MAWAR APARTMENT
128. MBF Tower
129.
130. Medan Lumba Kuda
131.
132.
133.
134.
135. Melati Apartment
136. MENARA ASAS
137. Menara Greenview
138. menara Riverview
139. Miami Green Condo
140. Midlands Condo
141. Millennium Tower
142. Mutiara Court
143. Mutiara Heights
144.
145. Mutiara Idaman
146. Mutiara Perdana
147. Mutiara Villa
148. N-Park Apartment
149. Naninong Apartment
150. Nibong Indah
151. NOBLE VILLA
152. OceanView
153. Palm Palladium
154. Pangsapuri Pelangi
155. Pangsapuri Seri
156. Park Avenue
157. Parkview Towers
158. Pearl Garden
159. Pearl View
160. Pen-Hill Condo
161. Penhill Apartment
163.
164. PERMAI RIA
165. PG1
166. Pierce Palace
167. Porta Mas
168. Precious Court
169. Prima View
170. Puncak Erskine
171. Putra Marine
172. Putra Place Condo
173.
174. RATU MUTIARA
175. REGENCY CONDO
176. Regency Heights
177. Relau Indah Condo
178. Relau Vista
179. Rifle Range Flat
180. Rumah Pangsa UDA Tanjung Tokong
181. Rumah Pangsa
182.
183. Scotland Park
184. Scotland Villa
185. Seaview Garden
186. Serina Bay
187. SIERRA SUITES
189. Sinar Bukit Dumbar
190. Springfield Condo
192. Sri Abadi
193. Sri Bayu
194. Sri Bukit Jambul
195. SRI EMAS
196. Sri Golden Bay
197. Sri Impian
198. Sri Ivory Apartment
199. SRI
200. Sri Kristal
201. Sri Pangkor
202. Sri Perdana
203. Sri Permai
204. Sri Pinang
205. Sri Saujana
207. SRI SAYANG
208. Sri York
209. Straits Regency
210.
211. Sunny Ville
212. Sunrise Garden
213. Suria Mutiara
214. Symphony Park
215.
216.
217.
218.
219.
220.
221.
222.
223.
224. Taman Desa Relau 2
225.
226. Taman Harmoni
227.
228.
229.
230. Taman Jubilee
231. Taman Kheng Tian
232. Taman Kristal
233.
234.
235. Taman Lembah Hijau
236. Taman Lone Pine
237. Taman Medan Penaga
239.
240.
241.
242.
243. Taman Sri Bunga
244.
245.
246.
247.
248.
249.
250.
251.
252.
253.
254.
255. Tanjung Beach Condo
256. TANJUNG BUNGAH APARTMENT
257. Tanjung Court
258. Tanjung Park
259. Tanjung Pura
260. THE BAYU
261. The Cove Condominium
262. The Palazzo
263. The Reef
264. The Regency
265. The Spring
266. THE UBAN
267. The View
268. Tiara View
269.
270. Treasure Ville
271. Twin Towers
272. U-Garden Condo
273. University Heights
274. University Place
275. Victoria Heights
276. Villa Emas
277. Villa Indah
278. Villa Kejora
279. Villa Mas Ewani
280. Villa Ria Apartment
281. Villa Saujana
282. Villa Sri Kenanga
283. VILLA SRI MELATI
284. Villamas
285. Vista Condo
286. Vistaria Condominium
287. Westlands Court
List of upcoming new high rise building under the administration of Lim Guan Eng
1. 1-World
2. 1-World 2
3. 8 Gurney
10. Central Park
11. College Heights
13. Delima Palace
15. Gurney Paragon
16. Halaman Kenanga
17. Halaman Kristal (Blk B & C)
20. Idaman Cempaka
21. Idaman Iris
23. Island Resort 1
24. Island Resort 10
25. Ixora Heights
28. Lavender Park
29. Maritime Square
30. Melody Homes
31. Mutiara Pica
32. Pavilon Tower
33. Pearl Regency
34. Pinhorn Suites
40. Sri Aman
41. Summer Place
42. Suria Vista
44. The Brezza
46. The Light Linear
47. The Light Point
53. The Waterfront
54. Vista Gambier
What do you expect, Ong?
ReplyDeleteDAP needs money, and all these condo projects generates a lot of $$$ !
Very informative though bias write up, good watch dog for DAP administration. Penang today is the result of anti-developement Penangites. A lot of mega projects stalled or delayed were due to this reason.
ReplyDeleteLook Gazer,
ReplyDeleteOne Hong Kong is enough.
Penang doesn't need to become yet another Hong Kong.
Good one, Eu Soon
ReplyDeleteshudder to think what will happen to mainland butterworth. the malays are saying LGE is chasing them out by approving exhorbitant priced condo and housing projects. no rich malays in penang. tanah wakaf is also being developed for profit. only few will get rich. the malays lose again. many buy houses in kedah. at least more malay friendly. who says malays are well treated in malaysia? some work their butts off but still poor. even educated ones cannot get jobs in non-malay companies. again, who says malays are the tuans of the land.setting up small business is also a big problem for malays in butterworth but nobody can touch jalan raja uda in butterworth. why? you know the answer.No racism under PKR? you think again.
ReplyDeletehahahahahaha...I like the precivious comment, Haih, chinese always blame malay racist but we again chinese oso do the same. Fair enough huh! Back to the question, the high desity that we are having now is anticipating another crisis. If the city planning fail, the people suffer. This long run impact will need a decade or maybe lesser for us to notice. Once again, I prefer to have a solely organised team not speed up the entire development as we have only one Penang. We do not want to see our children suffer from the land hike.
ReplyDeleteThere seem to be little activity of late at this blog. I would like to share my recent experience of PEnang
ReplyDeleteI was back for a holiday, the last week of February 2013. In my drive from city, up the coastal road towards
Batu Ferringhi, I experienced a shock. Along Jalan Tanjung Bungah in the vicinity of the Penag Swimming Club I was visually assaulted by sheer concrete cliffs made up of the facades of the apartments known as The Cove. What used to be a pleasant journey is no more. A pleasant view of empty, often clear blue sky, to be followed by Vista of green hills in the distance is a memory. For, it gets worse. Turning round the bend afer the Chevron/Caltex petrol station the battery starts to intensify, For around Dalat Int'l School and especially after the Jalan Lembah Permai/Jalan BAtu Ferringhi portion, comes the second wave of assault. A concrete dam-like wall. Except its got pigeon holes. I can only think of one word. "Columbarium!" For that's how it strikes me. I am inside one of them and there in front of moi is a wall, with little niches for cremated remains.
I had to grit my teeth as I drive on until Boon Siew's villa. From which point onwards, I became optimistic. However it was short-lived. I approached Miami Beach, and WHAM!!!!!!!!!!!! My heart gave out. I was done in by something called "MoonLight Bay (Apartments?)" .... I am sorry.....I cannot go on. Penang cannot go on.