hai Elvis.... U mean that new car park is in PTS buliding or ..? Which lecel is it?

I bought something from SEC store at PTS today, check out the receipt..:lol:

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/kubundu/pts_sec.jpg

omg! that is hell Funny!

I bought something from SEC store at PTS today, check out the receipt..:lol:

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/kubundu/pts_sec.jpg

LMAO!! :hilarious

I am getting frustrated with Ivory now. Collecting back the renovation deposit is a pain.

First, no one told me there will be a 2nd inspection. When I did my first inspection, the staff told me to call him after 3 months to get back the deposit. I did and now they said there is a 2nd inspection. By the way the process is not even documented in their handbook.

So now I have to go back twice, one for the inspection and second to collect the cheque. Cheque comes one week later. Frus a not??!! :mad2:

Next their phone system is horrible. Imagine you have to press the star key to put yourself on hold. Every 10 secs, it will asked you to press star. Siao! Worst is after pressing star for many times, I gave up and tried another extension. Guess what? The extn I am calling, the phone wasn't put properly. :mad2:

I wonder how the management can run such a big property when the system is so poorly done.

Anyone got back their renovation deposit?

Just me
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i hope burger king will open in birch the plaza..

kenapa lambat sangat burger king nak masuk penang..kat kerteh pun ada burger king...jb pun dah bersepah..

last time i went to this shopping mall..nothing..so boring compare with quensbay or gurney..still empty...

kenapa lambat sangat burger king nak masuk penang..kat kerteh pun ada burger king...jb pun dah bersepah..

tak ade org nak buat franchising kot..

mustahil tak ada, orang penang bukan takde duit..kaya bersepah2...aku rasa master franchise holder burger king kat malaysia ni anti penang kot..

I bought something from SEC store at PTS today, check out the receipt..:lol:

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/kubundu/pts_sec.jpg

:bash: omg omg

drl

haha........ bitch the plaza...........

just a lil anxious......... birch the plaza is still quite empty........ already building phase 2... now will the phase 2 commercial space be occupied... what if it becomes more empty than phase 1.... haha ivory is like IJM already dont care if people occupy or not... got lots of money.....

^^ Maybe like this 'finish all the phases first then attract corps and tenants in' kinda agenda to them while other developers build a new phase only when the current phase is fully occupied :nuts:

true also..... when the cineplex complex in phase 3 and phase 4 hotel opens... then the place is gonna be damn damn happening.. in fact demand for more commercial and retail space will happen........

How about the take-up rate at First Avenue? Are they suffering similar fate of slow take-up rate? Any idea out there?

i think it's not that bad... first of its kind type of mall in Penang... ambitious and have a very different concept and targeting for high-end brands. lets hope...

Juz went to PTS last week, find something that really so sucking.... There is no drop off point or fetch for shoppers or residents at PTS... Now there already close back entrance which last time can use to drop or fetch....Now I have to fetch my family from road side.... See how stupid and sucking that guys who manage this mall???
How will this mall be improved to a better condition with such a sucking management which managed this mall ???? when shoppers find that It is so difficult just to drop and fetch only....
Can't understand why Ivory's owner(actually their office is just side by side with this mall) don't ever look a better solution, just make things from BAD to WORST....:bash: :ohno:

Another komtar in the making...

i think it's not that bad... first of its kind type of mall in Penang... ambitious and have a very different concept and targeting for high-end brands. lets hope...

Hi, are you referring to First Avenue or Penang Times Square? I know Parkson has signed agreement to be the anchor tenant in First Avenue. The rest I have no idea.

Another komtar in the making...

agree..if they don't do something to improve the management and marketing style...penang times square will be another KOMTAR or may worst than KOMTAR...nobody want to go empty shopping mall like this..bukit jambul complex is much better than this mall..poor to ivory...

referrrrrrrrrring to FIRST AVENUE.........

agree..if they don't do something to improve the management and marketing style...penang times square will be another KOMTAR or may worst than KOMTAR...nobody want to go empty shopping mall like this..bukit jambul complex is much better than this mall..poor to ivory...



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Really. If not, pl really call PTS this^^
bitch the plaza.....

agree..if they don't do something to improve the management and marketing style...penang times square will be another KOMTAR or may worst than KOMTAR...nobody want to go empty shopping mall like this..bukit jambul complex is much better than this mall..poor to ivory...

Part of the Komtar's first phase podium block was completed in 1978. KOMTAR Tower is still Penang's tallest building after 32 years.

Today, the five phases of Komtar development are still in various stages of completion.

Will Penang Times Square be another Komtar? I think it is still too early to say, I wish Komtar and Penang Times Square will be another Gurney Plaza and Queensbay Mall and make Penangites proud!

just check with the security why they close that back drop off point near Roti Bakar, the answer is " untuk park motorsikal"....... alamak....what a silly reason, why will PTS management come to that reason, is there no parking lot for motorcycle anymore @ PTS?

Found that it is inconvenience for residents who must take change for 2 lift to reach home...one from carpark 4C or 4D,and then by another lift to their units.. why not make Residential Lobby at 4C and 4D(means at 4C we can access to Residential Lift, sure with security), so we can easily just take 1 lift to our unit.....also very sucking when thinking about that car's way to carpark,must make 22 turns before reach Residential car park lots...why that silly design will be accepted by Ivory Management?????.....so sad....:baeh3::baeh3::baeh3:

What do you all expect? It is Ivory, not IJM or SP Setia.
Already one year after pts phase 1 operate. After Sunshine came in, the road only jam for the first week. Now, Sunshine also suffer the poor business.
Look at the shops open in the mall, you can only see sad tenants faces.
Look at ground floor, f & b shops closed down one by one.
Look at Old Town, the first bad business Old Town in Penang, if not Malaysia.
Look at Swensen, poor business even in weekends.
How much longer they want to suffer? What r they waiting for? Miracle?

Found that it is inconvenience for residents who must take change for 2 lift to reach home...one from carpark 4C or 4D,and then by another lift to their units.. why not make Residential Lobby at 4C and 4D(means at 4C we can access to Residential Lift, sure with security), so we can easily just take 1 lift to our unit.....also very sucking when thinking about that car's way to carpark,must make 22 turns before reach Residential car park lots...why that silly design will be accepted by Ivory Management?????.....so sad....:baeh3::baeh3::baeh3:

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2010/1/18/north/5492666&sec=North

basically, PTS is a failure!

Found that it is inconvenience for residents who must take change for 2 lift to reach home...one from carpark 4C or 4D,and then by another lift to their units.. why not make Residential Lobby at 4C and 4D(means at 4C we can access to Residential Lift, sure with security), so we can easily just take 1 lift to our unit.....also very sucking when thinking about that car's way to carpark,must make 22 turns before reach Residential car park lots...why that silly design will be accepted by Ivory Management?????.....so sad....:baeh3::baeh3::baeh3:

I do agreed with the 2 lift system. If there is only one lift system, anyone who walk up to the Level 4C through the entrance of the carpark can then wait for someone to into the lift and force him or her directly into his/her apartment. With the two lift system, anyone who force the resident into the lift at 4C will have to go through the security place, locked (with card access) and then into another lift.

Staying in Highrise apartment nowadays need more security. My friend was force into his apartment (somewhere in PG) as he come back at 2am. In his apartment, there is lift directly from the carpark into the resident level. Luckly no one was hurt, only money and some other things stolen.

22 turn to the residential car park level? Well, anyone who don't like to make so many turn should buy landed house or apartment with carpark on the ground floor. In City area, people will expect this type of carpark especially with a shopping mall until it. People who bought a unit there will surely look at the plan in detail.

Well, you have not been to the apartment in Island Park Condo. If you car is slightly longer than the average car, you will have to stop and revised before you can continue to drive up the curve driveway. Very narrow. Only one car with little space.

Well, I am so positive about PTS. I am NOT a staff of Ivory or realty agent but ........ (secret)

basically, PTS is a failure!

It is too early to tell. It is still a baby who happened to be born on the wrong time (recession). Too early to be negative about it. I see that there are increasing number of shops opening in Level 2.

Hii Gboypg.... seems u did not really understand , means 2 lift is good, I agree, but will be much better if that 2 lift meet at 4C (so we DO NOT need to change Lift),so when we reach 4C,jus get in the lobby,pass through Security,and direct to our Residential Lobby....If someone going up from Ground,will also reach 4C...cos u must remember,our resindential car park is @ 4C or 4D... same reason now we don't get any secure when take lift from 4C/4D to level5,cos no security officer at all @ 4C and 4D..
About that car ways which 22turns , that many design which can be applied for high floor carpark,better than that 22turns,example a direct slope ramp way going up from either one side of building, u can now found this almost in spore and others neihbour condo.... a little bit same with that ramp way to carpark @ Queensbay mall... Hey u must now, it is so scarry to drive going up going down every day...... If sometime when I must attend party, so I must make sure to came back home with best stamina cos must make 22 hell turns.... so there is a joke, u must not drink (nor just a little sip only )at party if u stay @ PTS.

i think pts is sluggish due to the location.. the location is fine as in it is near komtar which is the heart of georgetown city but the messy situation of jalan dato kramat plus the surrounding area around PTS is not suitable... like lower class lifestyle and messy and not a high class or highly residential area like gurney, pulau tikus, tanjung bungah , tanjung tokong or queensbay bayan baru, bukit jambul area.. the only way is the goverment has to revive and redevelop the whole komtar , jalan dato kramat, jalan macalister areas put together and also the lower Penang Road. The living standard of the residents there should improve and no more eyesores like low income people are living messily in those pre-war buildings and very un-organized. this should change. Government should regionalize that are for commercial use only.

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gigantic... maybe we should just wait for residents to move in completely and settle down and they have all the fun and convenience on their own podium.. then PTS malls phase 1 and 2 will become busy and happening with good business..

I do agreed with the 2 lift system. If there is only one lift system, anyone who walk up to the Level 4C through the entrance of the carpark can then wait for someone to into the lift and force him or her directly into his/her apartment. With the two lift system, anyone who force the resident into the lift at 4C will have to go through the security place, locked (with card access) and then into another lift.

Staying in Highrise apartment nowadays need more security. My friend was force into his apartment (somewhere in PG) as he come back at 2am. In his apartment, there is lift directly from the carpark into the resident level. Luckly no one was hurt, only money and some other things stolen.

22 turn to the residential car park level? Well, anyone who don't like to make so many turn should buy landed house or apartment with carpark on the ground floor. In City area, people will expect this type of carpark especially with a shopping mall until it. People who bought a unit there will surely look at the plan in detail.

Well, you have not been to the apartment in Island Park Condo. If you car is slightly longer than the average car, you will have to stop and revised before you can continue to drive up the curve driveway. Very narrow. Only one car with little space.

Well, I am so positive about PTS. I am NOT a staff of Ivory or realty agent but ........ (secret)

Definitely a vested interest persona. No doubt about it...

Staying in Highrise apartment nowadays need more security. My friend was force into his apartment (somewhere in PG) as he come back at 2am. In his apartment, there is lift directly from the carpark into the resident level. Luckly no one was hurt, only money and some other things stolen.

one of the things your friend might not tell you exactly is there is no cctv in the lift and carpark. i see getting robbed is more of a management problem than hows the building layout is.



22 turn to the residential car park level? Well, anyone who don't like to make so many turn should buy landed house or apartment with carpark on the ground floor. In City area, people will expect this type of carpark especially with a shopping mall until it. People who bought a unit there will surely look at the plan in detail.


this is obviously a big flaw in the parking layout. admit it. modern multilevel parkings do have direct ramp to higher floor. the one that made a sick decision to stuff as many parking lots instead assigning space for direct ramp should be taken out from the planning board.

really want to know how is the design car park ramp at phase2????? :nuts:

really want to know how is the design car park ramp at phase2????? :nuts:

I read an almost full page coverage by Penang Guangming Daily with big color pictures about Penang Times Square Phase 1 Car Park Ramp. The reporter did interview some visitors and also the top management from Ivory, the developer. I don't have to elaborate on the opinion from visitors as many have commented here before, while the top management from Ivory did agree this design is "first of its kind and rather special", a square design and also explain why the design, something like better support the whole building, :).

I think many people will surely eager to know the Phase 2 of Penang Times Square Car Park Ramp will have the same design, I hope not, :lol:

How are the retail lots doing so far? Fetch good rental? The selling price is a bit steep so I hope they can fetch good yield from the rental...

How are the retail lots doing so far? Fetch good rental? The selling price is a bit steep so I hope they can fetch good yield from the rental...

OC has been obtained for more than a year and yet 70% of the retail lots still vacant. So it is difficult to tell how much the rental is. As chinese saying "有价无市", there is a price tag but no taker, so the rentail rate simply means nothing. If I were a possible tenant, I would probably ask for one year free rental or possibly more from owner,:lol:.

http://www.penangtimessquare.com/

Penang Times Square developer Ivory Properties seeks listing

GEORGE TOWN: Ivory PROPERTIES [] Group, which is developing the RM1.1 billion Penang Times Square project is awaiting the nod from the Securities Commission for its listing on Bursa Malaysia.

Ivory executive director Datuk Seri Nazir Ariff said Ivory hoped the listing would be "soon" but declined to elaborate.

He was speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Jan 27, ahead of the official opening of the first phase of the Penang Times Square project on Feb 6 by Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.

The project is in the heart of George Town, sprawled over 13 acres of land which used to be a tin smelter since 1898. Work started in 2005 and will be completed over four phases by 2015.

The first phase of the project includes Birch the Plaza with 395 condominiums, 22 penthouses and 211 retail lots with 284,828 nett lettable area.

Nazir about 65% of the total floor space is occupied with the anchor tenant being undertaken by supermarket Sunshine City, which is part of the SUIWAH CORPORATION BHD [], taking up 110,000 sq ft and the tenants are mainly Malaysian brands.

There is also an open area, over two acres, named Chin Ho Plaza after the entrepreneur and smelter Lee Chin Ho who started the tin smelting at the site and produced the world famous Escoy brand Straits refined tin.

Phase 2 will be completed by 2010 and will include 341 condominiums, 18 penthouses and 159 retail lots. Phase 3 will start in 2012 and it comprises of a luxury condominium block, shopping malls, cineplex and a 80,000 sq ft exhibition and convention centre.

Phase 4 will be a boutique four to five star hotel with 352 rooms which will commence in 2012 and be completed in 2015.

"We are still talking to some parties and looking for investors to build the hotel, or even for any hotel to take it up and run it and also the convention and exhibition centre.

"There is currently no convention and exhibition centre in the city. With a hotel readily available at the same location, it would be ideal," Nazir said.

He also said the Penang Times Square project, once fully completed will revive the nightlife in George Town, which has in recent decades seen a declining population.

"We are certainly not competing with other malls and this will also be a place for city dwellers and those who live nearby to hang out," he added.

Ivory seeks investor for planned hotel
By Marina Emmanuel
Published: 2010/01/28

A 352-ROOM hotel, an exhibition and convention centre along with commercial lots will form the third and fourth phases of the RM1.1 billion Penang Times Square development in Penang.

The project, which is being carried out by Ivory Properties Group, will also feature a cineplex and luxury condominiums, its executive director Datuk Seri Nazir Ariff Mushir Ariff said.

"We are talking to several parties and hope to sign up with an investor for the hotel by the end of the year," he told a media briefing in Penang yesterday.

Nazir said it will either get the investor to buy up the 325-room hotel, or get a long-term operator to manage it. "The proposed four- or five-star hotel will occupy 0.96ha of land and we intend for it to house resort and spa facilities and services."
The property developer, which is awaiting final approval from the Securities Commission for an initial public offering, will launch the shopping mall portion of Penang Times Square on February 6 under the first phase.

On the proposed exhibition and convention centre which comes under the third phase of the project and set to break ground by 2012, Nazir said: "Our plans are for it to occupy 80,000 sq ft, but if necessary we can expand it up to 150,000 sq ft and this will give us a pillarless convention hall.

"We also hope that the hotel operator will be able to run the convention centre in order to ensure that high standards are maintained."

Penang Times Square sits on 5.2ha site where one of the country's oldest smelting operations - Escoy Smelting Sdn Bhd - once stood.

About 0.8ha has been earmarked by Ivory Properties for an urban open space and heritage museum.

On the shopping mall, Nazir said that after Chinese New Year, the retail outlet should be 65 per cent occupied.

Its anchor tenant is Sunshine City, which belongs to the Sui Wah group of firms.

"Apart from Maybank, which is moving in to the mall, new tenants include a travel agency and an amusement centre," Nazir added

Hii Gboypg.... seems u did not really understand , means 2 lift is good, I agree, but will be much better if that 2 lift meet at 4C (so we DO NOT need to change Lift),so when we reach 4C,jus get in the lobby,pass through Security,and direct to our Residential Lobby....If someone going up from Ground,will also reach 4C...cos u must remember,our resindential car park is @ 4C or 4D... same reason now we don't get any secure when take lift from 4C/4D to level5,cos no security officer at all @ 4C and 4D..
About that car ways which 22turns , that many design which can be applied for high floor carpark,better than that 22turns,example a direct slope ramp way going up from either one side of building, u can now found this almost in spore and others neihbour condo.... a little bit same with that ramp way to carpark @ Queensbay mall... Hey u must now, it is so scarry to drive going up going down every day...... If sometime when I must attend party, so I must make sure to came back home with best stamina cos must make 22 hell turns.... so there is a joke, u must not drink (nor just a little sip only )at party if u stay @ PTS.

By the way, when did you move in to your phase 1 apartment?

I see that there will be a new Bistro & Bar coming to PTS soon. It is 'SOJU'. The location is between Roti Bakar and Old Town. I saw that renovation notice and I believed that it will be open in time for CNY.

I heard that a big foreign restaurant and coffee house is looking into opening a restaurant and a cafe here in PTS. They have not yet approach Ivory yet. They have come over to PTS to survey the location. Heard from a reliable source that they are still deciding on when they will open the the restaurant and cafe here. They may even wait for Phase 2 if they feel that the time is not right for them. I know that they have agreed on PTS as their new outlet in Penang.

awesome........ then we don't need PICC
just let ivory do it. and it's in a nice location in fact it will improve the surroundings of that area of Penang. slowly make Komtar and the heart of Georgetown city have the shine back. i really hope it will happen. a hotel will bring in tourist.. if there's tourist then the demand for commercial lots will increase.. then the lots of phase 1 and 2 will be occupied.. and not forgetting bout the residents are moving in... so the demand is really going to increase.. I Quite believe in PTS..

awesome........ then we don't need PICC
just let ivory do it. and it's in a nice location in fact it will improve the surroundings of that area of Penang. slowly make Komtar and the heart of Georgetown city have the shine back. i really hope it will happen. a hotel will bring in tourist.. if there's tourist then the demand for commercial lots will increase.. then the lots of phase 1 and 2 will be occupied.. and not forgetting bout the residents are moving in... so the demand is really going to increase.. I Quite believe in PTS..

Yes, We don't need PICC. It is just wasting our Penang state's money. There will be another Convention Centre in the IJM's The Light. The light's convention centre will not be build so soon. Don't know why the state government want to build PICC when they know that there will be two other convention centre to be build in Penang.

How are the retail lots doing so far? Fetch good rental? The selling price is a bit steep so I hope they can fetch good yield from the rental...

This year I believed that you will not get good yield from the rental. After the bad times, you will start to see the good times. The current selling price will not look a bit steep when the good times come. Hopefully soon.

OC has been obtained for more than a year and yet 70% of the retail lots still vacant. So it is difficult to tell how much the rental is. As chinese saying "有价无市", there is a price tag but no taker, so the rentail rate simply means nothing. If I were a possible tenant, I would probably ask for one year free rental or possibly more from owner,:lol:.


I believed that the owner should give 1 month totally fee (renovation month). Next 3 month, just pay maintaince fee. Next 3 month, pay only 25% of the rental. Next 3 months, pay only 50%. Next 3 months, pay only 75%. After that full payment. It will be a win-win situation.

Another komtar in the making...

Komtar is an old man. Once fall down very hard to get up, maybe not at all.
PTS is just a baby starting to walk.

I see that there will be a new Bistro & Bar coming to PTS soon. It is 'SOJU'. The location is between Roti Bakar and Old Town. I saw that renovation notice and I believed that it will be open in time for CNY.

I heard that a big foreign restaurant and coffee house is looking into opening a restaurant and a cafe here in PTS. They have not yet approach Ivory yet. They have come over to PTS to survey the location. Heard from a reliable source that they are still deciding on when they will open the the restaurant and cafe here. They may even wait for Phase 2 if they feel that the time is not right for them. I know that they have agreed on PTS as their new outlet in Penang.


Saw the front banner. Something like this. Something sexy coming soon. SOJU, bistro and bar. It take up a number of the shoplots.

awesome........ then we don't need PICC
just let ivory do it. and it's in a nice location in fact it will improve the surroundings of that area of Penang. slowly make Komtar and the heart of Georgetown city have the shine back. i really hope it will happen. a hotel will bring in tourist.. if there's tourist then the demand for commercial lots will increase.. then the lots of phase 1 and 2 will be occupied.. and not forgetting bout the residents are moving in... so the demand is really going to increase.. I Quite believe in PTS..

I agreed that we don't need PICC. Let the private developer do it and don't waste the Rakyat money. Why do Penang need another Convention centre when other CC are in the planning stage?

SOJU...ermmm sounds japanese or korean rite... hope to see jap or korean bar there.. i went to AOZORO jap bar in belissa row it was really good... i strongly feel like there are lots of japs and koreans or taiwanese who lives in Penang. MM2H or expats...

Complex targets 2015
By K. KASTURI DEWI Photos by K. E. OOI Tuesday February 16, 2010

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Models showcasing the latest trends during the fashion show.

GUESTS at the official opening of the Penang Times Square (PTS) Phase One project in George Town were treated to an impressive performance put up by the Fingerprints Chamber Choir.

The nine-member choir performed a medley of two songs which were the Ivory Properties Group and Penang Times Square theme songs without being accompanied by any musical instrument.

The group’s a capella performance had guests snapping their fingers and tapping their feet to the lively tunes.

There was also a fashion show by models who showcased a range of fashionable clothing from Sunshine City which is the anchor tenant of the shopping mall.

Guests were also shown a slide presentation of the development of PTS.

PTS, an iconic RM1bil integrated development project by the Ivory Properties Group at Datuk Keramat Road in George Town, is expected to be fully completed by 2015.

Phase One comprises Birch The Plaza, condominium units and retail lots with Sunshine City as the anchor tenant.

Ivory’s executive director Datuk Seri Nazir Ariff said Phase Two of the project — The Birch Regency condominum project — was scheduled to be completed at the end of this year.

He said work on Phase Three, comprising a cineplex, a 80,000-plus sq ft (7,432sq m) convention and exhibition hall that would be connected to a hotel to be built under Phase Four, would commence next year.

“The development, which will also see a unique Heritage and Cultural Centre being set up, will be completed by 2015,” he said in his speech at the grand opening of the Penang Times Square.

Also present were Ivory Properties group managing director Datuk Low Eng Hock, state executive councillors, MPs and state assemblymen.

Penang Times Square Progress:

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Serviced Residences Tower (Prep)

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Hotel Tower (Proposed)

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Penang Times Square Completed Model:

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Birch House Station (Monorail) :ohno:

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I wonder y PTS suddenly pop out a different design?

Penang Times Square Completed Model:
Birch House Station (Monorail) :ohno:
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WOW!!! The monorail looks interesting! hope this could really come true! :banana:

Maybank still have not moved in yet. I was hoping that it will be open before CNY. I guess that the local bank are still consolidating their branches. They are moving their old branches which is too near each other. Cimb closed their belisa row branch.

I come to know that a telecommunication company is also looking into PTS. Their people from the central have been in PTS to look at the location. I guess that they want to open their service centre there. I guess interest in PTS are starting to grow.

Developement in Phase 2 is gaining speed. I believed that the structure will complete by July.

From flickr

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^^latest pic?? y da shoppin mall stil empty?

can not see the pics.

^^latest pic?? y da shoppin mall stil empty?

I think it is the latest pic. Until now still lots of empty shops there. I just been to there last weekend, can find tat there are few "old shop" had closed.. how sad!

ohno going to be another Komtar.

^^ Don't worry Komtar will be the next Low Yatt Plaza. I think Penang Times Square will be happening once all the phases are completed where there's a lot of residents and tourist at the same time.

I think it is the latest pic. Until now still lots of empty shops there. I just been to there last weekend, can find tat there are few "old shop" had closed.. how sad!

No, It is not the latest pic. You cannot see Maybank renovation there. Maybank took up the lots next to Marrybrown until the front (Dato Kramat Rd). I believed that they will move in by May. As for Soju, you cannot see it because it is at the other end between old town cafe and roti bakar. Heard that another local bank are also considering moving to PTS too. Still talk only. Heard it a few week ago. I guess that local are looking into mall like queensbay.

I guess that the retail business in Penang has been bad since last year. Shops in Queensbay are closed. Even in Gurney Plaza there are some shops which closed down last year. In New World Park, half the shops (F&B) were closed since last year. Luckly for the hawkers food section which still draw a lot of people to New World Park. I guess that People in Penang prefer the cheaper food during this economy downturn. Heard from my sister in law's friend who is working in Pacific Komtar that the business there is bad.

My 2 cousin and my 3 friends were out of jobs last year. I nearly got retrenched but last minute chances by the management save my job. It was a very scaring to know that you will be out of job. Now my cousin and friend are working in JB, KL and one of my friend is in China.

Things are really bad in Penang since last year. Hopefully that it will recover by next year.

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No, It is not the latest pic. You cannot see Maybank renovation there. Maybank took up the lots next to Marrybrown until the front (Dato Kramat Rd). I believed that they will move in by May. As for Soju, you cannot see it because it is at the other end between old town cafe and roti bakar. Heard that another local bank are also considering moving to PTS too. Still talk only. Heard it a few week ago. I guess that local are looking into mall like queensbay.

I guess that the retail business in Penang has been bad since last year. Shops in Queensbay are closed. Even in Gurney Plaza there are some shops which closed down last year. In New World Park, half the shops (F&B) were closed since last year. Luckly for the hawkers food section which still draw a lot of people to New World Park. I guess that People in Penang prefer the cheaper food during this economy downturn. Heard from my sister in law's friend who is working in Pacific Komtar that the business there is bad.

My 2 cousin and my 3 friends were out of jobs last year. I nearly got retrenched but last minute chances by the management save my job. It was a very scaring to know that you will be out of job. Now my cousin and friend are working in JB, KL and one of my friend is in China.

Things are really bad in Penang since last year. Hopefully that it will recover by next year.

how come i as a penangite never feel such "bad" situation all the while? are you really penang lang ah?:ohno:

how come i as a penangite never feel such "bad" situation all the while? are you really penang lang ah?:ohno:
If I'm not mistaken thousands of factory workers were retrenched for the past two years in Penang. My dad and his colleagues received VSS. The media only reported those who were retrenched but not those who signed the VSS. So the figure is much higher in reality. Whether was there an intended media cover-up or not, the economy was really bad at that time.

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/sports/index.php/business/18319-number-of-retrenched-workers-in-penang-may-be-higher

If I'm not mistaken thousands of factory workers were retrenched for the past two years in Penang. My dad and his colleagues received VSS. The media only reported those who were retrenched but not those who signed the VSS. So the figure is much higher in reality. Whether was there an intended media cover-up or not, the economy was really bad at that time.

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/sports/index.php/business/18319-number-of-retrenched-workers-in-penang-may-be-higher

nope, the manufactoring sector had recovered tremendously for nmonths. lots of factories facing insufficient manpower indeed. this is what the problem penang facing, not retrenchment but insufficient manpower

If I'm not mistaken thousands of factory workers were retrenched for the past two years in Penang. My dad and his colleagues received VSS. The media only reported those who were retrenched but not those who signed the VSS. So the figure is much higher in reality. Whether was there an intended media cover-up or not, the economy was really bad at that time.

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/sports/index.php/business/18319-number-of-retrenched-workers-in-penang-may-be-higher

You are right. The media didn't show the real figure. Penang situation is bad. A lot of VSS. Company trying to get rid of old and highly paid staff. They can then hire back cheaper new staff when things are better. My insurance agent's husband got VSS and now still at home. Too old to get new job.

Some of my friend's company didn't retrench anyone but those who left (resigned or retired, not many resigned as jobs are hard to find) are not replaced. No bonus and increment for those companys too. Staffs are transfer between other depart to fully utilized them.

Things have started to recover back a bit here but company are cautious and very carefully on hiring.

how come i as a penangite never feel such "bad" situation all the while? are you really penang lang ah?:ohno:

I am from penang. Leave Penang only 10 years ago for 2-3 years. I have seen Penang developing into what it is today. Bayan Lepas was full of padi fields when I am small.

I guess that you are luck as you have never feel such bad situation. Some don't. Penang is not as bad as US but not as good as previous years.

New world park seem to be a very successful place with two different section eg. hawker (cheaper price food) and F&B (more expensive). I guess that the more expensive restaurant section seem to be affected. Half of the shops have closed down. It was a very nice place before. Luckly one new restaurant managed to open.

^^ Don't worry Komtar will be the next Low Yatt Plaza. I think Penang Times Square will be happening once all the phases are completed where there's a lot of residents and tourist at the same time.

Prangin Mall do have a section like Low Yatt (forgot which level) but some of the shops have closed down since last year.

I am from penang. Leave Penang only 10 years ago for 2-3 years. I have seen Penang developing into what it is today. Bayan Lepas was full of padi fields when I am small.

I guess that you are luck as you have never feel such bad situation. Some don't. Penang is not as bad as US but not as good as previous years.

New world park seem to be a very successful place with two different section eg. hawker (cheaper price food) and F&B (more expensive). I guess that the more expensive restaurant section seem to be affected. Half of the shops have closed down. It was a very nice place before. Luckly one new restaurant managed to open.


i am not a lucky one, those day bayan lepas was padi field as well..but penang is not bad as what you say.

MALAYSIA BOLEH....
PENANG BOLEH......
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Komtar walk as at 20th March 2010


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part of them still unoccupied, but overall I think it positive as Komtar was really "dead" before this, now at least it come "alive"

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Open 2007
Official opening Jan 2008
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F&B Sector of New World Park

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Half of the shops in the F&B sector have closed down. Luckly a nyonya food outlet and starview opened their outlet here. Starview moved into New world park last year.

New World Park used to be a very nice place. I guess that Penang people are not spending like they used to. Things are bad here since last year. Penangites are very careful with their money lately. But I guess that some are still spending because they are not affected by the situation here. Hope that Komtar walk, New world park and penang times squares will be full of shops and people by next year.

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Two scenerio:

1. More malls open in Penang, but many empty, or low occupancy, but this is the businessman problem, let them figure out how to solve it

2. No more new malls open in Penang, even old malls also empty, or low occupancy, and Penang slowly become a dead town.

I prefer 1st scenerio. :lol:

i prefer 1st senario as well but wonder how the businessman evaluate the market and keep investing in penang..

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PENANG BOLEH

Penang Boleh lah

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just went to Komtar Walk last weekend, looks ok, new KFC is setting up there, the Penang road cendol and station 1 is doing well

Went to Marrybrown to have lunch this afternoon. I saw that the renovation of Maybank have completed. I can see all the counters through the glass wall. I guess that they will be opened by next month. They have taken up all the lots next to Marrybrown (toward the bubble lift).

PENANG BOLEH :banana:

PENANG BOLEH

Penang Boleh lah

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Lol come on,it aint making any sense if you post like that,plus 4 TIMES!. :ohno:

Penang does not have a fully integrated commercial centre and hi-end residential precint in the city centre. All the new malls are built all over the city, some amidst old shophouses with low pedentrian traffic. On top of this, there is no mass rapid transit system or wide pedestrian malls in the city centre to encourage people to walk to places downtown. All these factors contribute to the demise of the new malls. I call that bad city-planning. Hope all these can change. I suggest clearing a large area of Georgetown and put a convention centre linked to a mall, with a hotel, condos, and office towers surrounding it. The new Penang LRT can run below the complex with a station, if at all possible. This would ensure success.

I suggest clearing a large area of Georgetown and put a convention centre linked to a mall, with a hotel, condos, and office towers surrounding it. The new Penang LRT can run below the complex with a station, if at all possible. This would ensure success.

errr.. is'nt that what PTS is supposed to be??

errr.. is'nt that what PTS is supposed to be??

errr, there is no good public transit to bring the people there, and not enough office workers/ residents around the neighbourhood to frequent the stores and shops. Also, PTS is not very near already-existing office/condo/hotels in georgetown's city-centre. Good city zoning allows the CBD to be well-divided to ensure proper landuse. Penang has services all over the place. For instance, an officeworker would not take the bus a few blocks away just to have lunch in PTS. he or she would rather walk there.

Penang does not have a fully integrated commercial centre and hi-end residential precint in the city centre. All the new malls are built all over the city, some amidst old shophouses with low pedentrian traffic. On top of this, there is no mass rapid transit system or wide pedestrian malls in the city centre to encourage people to walk to places downtown. All these factors contribute to the demise of the new malls. I call that bad city-planning. Hope all these can change. I suggest clearing a large area of Georgetown and put a convention centre linked to a mall, with a hotel, condos, and office towers surrounding it. The new Penang LRT can run below the complex with a station, if at all possible. This would ensure success.

Totally agree..Georgetown maybe was the most happening city in malaysia outside KL in 60s and 70s. But now, what i see, Georgetown is trapped in that time zone for nearly 40 years. No improvement and no pure exciting development. The people are getting older too. Nowadays you can hardly find youngsters hanging around or walking down the streets in Georgetown. They are rare species now.

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PTS WILL HAVE IT BRIGHT DAY SOON:banana:

Ivory Properties Group Bhd, Penang developer and also developer of Penang Times Square is going for public listing on Bursa Malaysia.

The draft prospectus is out: http://www.sc.com.my/main.asp?pageid=885&menuid=&newsid=&linkid=&type=

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can the mod please stop cx7??

Penang does not have a fully integrated commercial centre and hi-end residential precint in the city centre. All the new malls are built all over the city, some amidst old shophouses with low pedentrian traffic. On top of this, there is no mass rapid transit system or wide pedestrian malls in the city centre to encourage people to walk to places downtown. All these factors contribute to the demise of the new malls. I call that bad city-planning. Hope all these can change. I suggest clearing a large area of Georgetown and put a convention centre linked to a mall, with a hotel, condos, and office towers surrounding it. The new Penang LRT can run below the complex with a station, if at all possible. This would ensure success.

bro, that is replicating the mistakes of KOMTAR and PTS, furthermore can't just go bulldozing georgetown..its a heritage area under UNESCO.. and the recognition is more important than anything..CBD can be build somewhere else on the island, GT as a heritage can't...

calling building new mall as bad decision making by the gov is to me is anti capitalistic..

some businessman thing they can make money and accepted the risk that come with it... gov intervention wll screw the market..

I dont really like driving up the above-grade parking,its narrow and not well designed...:ohno:

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^^ Beautiful pics of Penang!!,and BTS does fill up some gaps on the city's skyline :cheers:

THANKS NAZREY for that beautiful pictures
SO GOOD........
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:banana::banana:PENANG BOLEH!!:banana::banana:
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New shops opening soon?
How about old shops closed down:

Tsuruya
Bokutsu Ramen
Girl’s House
Alan (Hair care product)
UG Bang
Fotokam
Giovani
Kelv (fashion)
Gasoline
Retail selling cookies in Sunshine
Retail selling chicken in Sunshine
Retail selling finger food in Sunshine
Hair salon shop (forget the name, La’ something)
Empire Digital (Camera shop selling Olympus at G-floor)
Hot Element (Sign board taken down even before open)
Joe Lie (Cosmetic product kiosk)
Luscious Bar (Fruit juice kiosk)

The rest, closing soon. Maybe even Sunshine.

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PENANG BOLEH :banana:

PENANG BOLEH

Penang Boleh lah

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PTS WILL HAVE IT BRIGHT DAY SOON:banana:

THANKS NAZREY for that beautiful pictures
SO GOOD........
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If you do not stop these non-sense I would ban you. From now onwards you are only allowed to use normal font size. Anything larger and in the brig you go. Considered this as your final warning!

^^ Hahaha :rofl:,yeah i dont get it why he keeps on posting like that too...

New shops opening soon?
How about old shops closed down:

Tsuruya
Bokutsu Ramen
Girl’s House
Alan (Hair care product)
UG Bang
Fotokam
Giovani
Kelv (fashion)
Gasoline
Retail selling cookies in Sunshine
Retail selling chicken in Sunshine
Retail selling finger food in Sunshine
Hair salon shop (forget the name, La’ something)
Empire Digital (Camera shop selling Olympus at G-floor)
Hot Element (Sign board taken down even before open)
Joe Lie (Cosmetic product kiosk)
Luscious Bar (Fruit juice kiosk)

The rest, closing soon. Maybe even Sunshine.

whoa, so many closing down? If Sunshine close down it would be the last nail in the coffin. so sad.:ohno:

whoa, so many closing down? If Sunshine close down it would be the last nail in the coffin. so sad.:ohno:


Heard that Ivory have been in discussion with quite a number of companies from KL which have shown interest in PTS. I guess that it will take awhile before they start to open their shops. Heard that they will now focus on F&B first. At the ground floor facing the Chin Ho plaza. Ivory have allowed cars to be park at the open plaza (in front of F&B). It is easier for people who just want to come for a quick lunch, dinner or just a drink.

Then they will focus on the other part of ground floor for the fashion outlets.

It is better than put one shop in one corner where there are no other outlets nearby. Fillup the ground floor first then maybe the 3rd floor (Sunshine City and Sec there). With Maybank opening recently, we can see more activities in front of PTS. Maybank will not just closed down in a short time. Maybank is here for a long term.

WHO ARE YOU BEING SO ARROGANT ? SO THERES IS NO DEMOCRATIC HERE.... SUCH A SUCK TO YOU.......... SZEHOONG.... SO POOR FOR YOU.................. LOST INTEGRITY FORUM MANAGEMENT...... SUCKS!!!!!!!! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:If you do not stop these non-sense I would ban you. From now onwards you are only allowed to use normal font size. Anything larger and in the brig you go. Considered this as your final warning!

HI MR.SZEHONG.... PLEASE HELP TO KICK ME OUT FROM THIS OTOCRATIC 'S FORUM COS I MYSELFCANNOT FIND WAY TO OUT FROM THIS FORUM..... VERY DISGUSTING LEH..... :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Moderator Sze Hong, please kick that feller out. He already requested to be kicked out.

^^agree...

Heard that Ivory have been in discussion with quite a number of companies from KL which have shown interest in PTS. I guess that it will take awhile before they start to open their shops. Heard that they will now focus on F&B first. At the ground floor facing the Chin Ho plaza. Ivory have allowed cars to be park at the open plaza (in front of F&B). It is easier for people who just want to come for a quick lunch, dinner or just a drink.

Then they will focus on the other part of ground floor for the fashion outlets.

It is better than put one shop in one corner where there are no other outlets nearby. Fillup the ground floor first then maybe the 3rd floor (Sunshine City and Sec there). With Maybank opening recently, we can see more activities in front of PTS. Maybank will not just closed down in a short time. Maybank is here for a long term.


They should did tat much more earlier even before construction started.
Now its seem to be bit late.
:naughty: But the good thing is Paragon & 1st Avenue will learn from its mistake and make it better.

They should did tat much more earlier even before construction started.
Now its seem to be bit late.
:naughty: But the good thing is Paragon & 1st Avenue will learn from its mistake and make it better.

PTS got their OC on the wrong time when we are facing economy's problem. 1st Avenue will be ok because there are a lot of prangin mall's shopper who will be going across to 1st Avenue. BUT for Paragon which will be a much higher class may not do well. People said that Penang don't have the buying power like those people in KL. People prefer cheaper things like in Tesco and Giant.

Moderator Sze Hong, please kick that feller out. He already requested to be kicked out.

Let him said whatever he want. There should be freedom of speech there. No point of banning people. Keep banning people and it will be like BN.

Let him said whatever he want. There should be freedom of speech there. No point of banning people. Keep banning people and it will be like BN.


I agreed. This should be a happy forum for all.

Let him said whatever he want. There should be freedom of speech there. No point of banning people. Keep banning people and it will be like BN.

sure there is freedom of speech, but at least please use normal words size.

^^ freedom of speech, yes, but there are rules in this forum to adhere to... he's being irritating and extremely rude, i don't find giving that disgrace of penangites the freedom of speech makes this forum any happier...

^^ freedom of speech, yes, but there are rules in this forum to adhere to... he's being irritating and extremely rude, i don't find giving that disgrace of penangites the freedom of speech makes this forum any happier...

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EON Bank is coming to PTS. Which lot will they take?

EON Bank is coming to PTS. Which lot will they take?

Really? Wa... if CIMB in Komtar and Hong Leong Bank in Burmah Road also moved to PTS will be better.

Really? Wa... if CIMB in Komtar and Hong Leong Bank in Burmah Road also moved to PTS will be better.

Cimb has closed its Komtar's branch this year. It still got it's prangin mall branch. I feel that it is better for Cimb and public bank dato Kramat to move to PTS. Both of them are opposite the City Stadium. Parking there is terrible. Heard from someone working there, that one of the bank is looking at this.

Getting the bank to be located next to current Maybank will be a good idea. The deposit and ATM can be access 24 hours because they are not in the mall. Easier access since the bank is near the road. (Easier for the robber too but we cannot also think of these). The area can be the banking area of PTS.

Cimb has closed its Komtar's branch this year. It still got it's prangin mall branch. I feel that it is better for Cimb and public bank dato Kramat to move to PTS. Both of them are opposite the City Stadium. Parking there is terrible. Heard from someone working there, that one of the bank is looking at this.

Getting the bank to be located next to current Maybank will be a good idea. The deposit and ATM can be access 24 hours because they are not in the mall. Easier access since the bank is near the road. (Easier for the robber too but we cannot also think of these). The area can be the banking area of PTS.

This is a great idea! Maybe Ivory marketing team should promote this.

A bank if isolated with no other bank around them will be more prone to be robber target. If all bank group together at the same place. I don't think robber dare to come.

Cimb has closed its Komtar's branch this year. It still got it's prangin mall branch. I feel that it is better for Cimb and public bank dato Kramat to move to PTS. Both of them are opposite the City Stadium. Parking there is terrible. Heard from someone working there, that one of the bank is looking at this.

Getting the bank to be located next to current Maybank will be a good idea. The deposit and ATM can be access 24 hours because they are not in the mall. Easier access since the bank is near the road. (Easier for the robber too but we cannot also think of these). The area can be the banking area of PTS.


And talking about access near the road. There is a strech of shop lots near the road @ Kampung Jawa Baru, after Ivory built the escalator outside the mall to access to Sunshine City direct. I wonder how the owner of the shoplot affected will feel, as the escalator has blocked their shop lots view, unless these shoplot owned by Ivory, then I think it is alright, they can do whatever they like.

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Eon Bank have taken the 3 units next to Maybank. Mayflower taken the units behind Eon Bank. The corner unit near the escalator (to sunshine city) is taken by UR Mart (not yet open). There is still one more corner unit left in front (Dato Kramat Rd). Maybe some banks will look into this corner unit. Public bank can closed their Macalister Rd and Dato Kramat Rd and open only one branch in Penang Times Square as both the current branch are quite closed to each other. Or CIMB can move their Dato Kramat Road's branch to PTS.

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How is Times Square doing now? Its a nice development but why isn't it doing well

PTS is a very peaceful place. Very calm and quite.

Wandering how will PTS look like when 1st Avenue openning? will be better or worsen?
any idea what's new tenant?shop will open soon at PTS? (except EON bank)

any idea how the car park ramp design for PTS phase2 ? is it same with PTS phase 1?

any idea how the car park ramp design for PTS phase2 ? is it same with PTS phase 1?

I see that you are still around and not been banned !!!

Mayflower (Travel Agent) will be just behind Eon Bank. Eon Bank target opening is 4th Sept 2010.

The car park ramp design is just like gurney plaza. I believed that you can either use the phase 1 or 2 entrance to the car park.

I heard that 1st Avenue is also the same like gurney plaza.

The whole structure of phase 2 is going to be completed by end of August. The painting of external wall have started. The installation of window panel for the residential units has also started.



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Sorry, i can not see the pics, anyone can kindly post the pics again? I really wanna know the progress of Phase II.
thanks.

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Thanks Nazrey.

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PTS from Upper Penang Road

KUALA LUMPUR: Ivory PROPERTIES [] Bhd made an impressive debut on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia on Wednesday, July 28 and was up 21 sen to RM1.21 at 9.30am. It was also the most actively traded counter with 21.8 million shares done.

AmResearch's fair value is RM1.75 per share pegged to a 35% discount to its estimated net asset value of RM2.70 per share.

The research house described the company as an established developer with a strong track record in Penang.

AmResearch said Ivory has strong localised knowledge and an impeccable execution track record, with quick turnaround times, adding that it is at the forefront of urban renewal in Penang.

"The redevelopment of the Escoy tin smelter into prolific Penang Times Square is a good case in point — it provides Ivory bargaining leverage to negotiate future redevelopments. Ivory will be accelerating presales from RM500mil in FY10F to RM750mil in FY11F," it said.

"We are forecasting earnings of RM36mil in FY10F, rising by 51% to RM54mil in FY11F and a further 30% to RM70mil in FY12F — putting its 3-year earnings CAGR at a solid 63% off an earnings base of just RM17mil in FY09.

"Balance sheet is strong, with net gearing of 10% in FY11F. We see scope for transformational growth from large NAV-accretive land deals under negotiation. The IPO is attractively priced — at just 3.4x FY11F's earnings, and at a steep 63% discount to our NAV of RM2.70/share. It is also trading at deep discount to its small-cap peers — despite Ivory's stronger earnings growth."

More than 30 lifestyle restaurants and entertainment outlets will debut in November 2010, boosting occupancy rate from 60% to 75%.

More than 30 lifestyle restaurants and entertainment outlets will debut in November 2010, boosting occupancy rate from 60% to 75%.

whats the name of the shops?

but if all are about entertainment / restaurant, i'm doubt how far penangites an afford...it applies to all retail malls..

^^ it will be the next The Curve!

More than 30 lifestyle restaurants and entertainment outlets will debut in November 2010, boosting occupancy rate from 60% to 75%.

To see new things in penang is quite slim nowadays. As if we are driving through a roundabout, seeing the same thing all over again and again. :nuts:

More than 30 lifestyle restaurants and entertainment outlets will debut in November 2010, boosting occupancy rate from 60% to 75%.

Wait wait... Are you saying Penang Times Square has an occupancy rate of 60% now?

Wait wait... Are you saying Penang Times Square has an occupancy rate of 60% now?

I believe it is calculated based on the area and not the number of units.

To see new things in penang is quite slim nowadays. As if we are driving through a roundabout, seeing the same thing all over again and again. :nuts:


It is true. We just hope that things will better in Penang. The people in Penang just don't have the purchasing power.

whats the name of the shops?

but if all are about entertainment / restaurant, i'm doubt how far penangites an afford...it applies to all retail malls..

I think Ivory will only disclose the name of the shops once everything is confirmed. But I saw two new names from Ivory latest newsletter, Y Snow - I guess must be nail saloon, and Star Max - no idea what it is.

PTS is progressing "very slow" and hopefully "steady".

It is true. We just hope that things will better in Penang. The people in Penang just don't have the purchasing power.

I am always curious why they don't have the strong purchasing power yet the estates (residential) are worth millions.

I am always curious why they don't have the strong purchasing power yet the estates (residential) are worth millions.

i think is more about population then the individual buying power...

I am always curious why they don't have the strong purchasing power yet the estates (residential) are worth millions.

That's due to the fact the land in the state has a density ratio that hasn't been revised in decades, and thus, to get the most return, developers generally build the highest number of units allowable. Since the land is so limited, it's freaking expensive and thus residential units (at least on the Island) are very, very expensive.

Most of these residential units are bought by investors, foreigners and high income Penangites. We are talking about price per square feet of above RM400 - even a 1000 square feet apartment can cost more than RM400,000.

i think is more about population then the individual buying power...

It's a little bit of both, I'd say. Due to the limited population (and the lack of good infrastructure to support an increase in population), some projects are just not financially viable.

How's the occupancy rate at PTS? I was quoted exorbitant price for a unit and promised good return on investment (eg: good rental yield). I visited PTS and toured Penang for few days, and enjoyed the foods... Indeed, Penang is a heaven for good and cheap foods...

Not trying to be the bearer of bad news, but everyone I have brought there so far commented how sad the place is. The design is all right, the building is all right, the crowds and the shops are sorely lacking - at least that's the case for the past few months now.

Not trying to be the bearer of bad news, but everyone I have brought there so far commented how sad the place is. The design is all right, the building is all right, the crowds and the shops are sorely lacking - at least that's the case for the past few months now.

i hv 2 agree with u..

Pts have a lot of foreign buyer. More than 50 of residential units was sold to Medan people. Most of the penthouse unit are owned by foreigners who come here once in a while only. Let us wait until nov to see how pts progress.

Penang Times Square is all geared up to head towards a new direction. This new focus will transform Phase 1 into the 'biggest one-stop food hub on the Island.

Phase 1 will be know as The Food Mall and will boast over 50 different types of F&B outlets comprising a wide variety of international and local cuisine such as Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese, Thai, Indian, Western, Laksa, Hokkien Mee, Nasi Kandar and many other local delicacies! The Food Mall will ensure that people will find any food they fancy under one roof, saving them the time and hassle of going from one place to another.

The re-positioning of Penang Times Square Phase 1 as a food hub was determined because there are many shopping malls in the vicinity and newer ones are fast emerging. In order to stand out from the rest, Penang Times Square will be differentiated from the rest by centering on 'food' to attract the locals and foreigners alike.

^^ I rather like PTS to be like Low Yatt Plaza instead of turn it into a Food Mall. Sounds ridiculous!

^^ I rather like PTS to be like Low Yatt Plaza instead of turn it into a Food Mall. Sounds ridiculous!

Plaza Low Yatt, wow.. http://www.plazalowyat.com/profile.html

The IT Lifestyle Concept... let Komtar start it first and see how lah, lol.

Penang Times Square is all geared up to head towards a new direction. This new focus will transform Phase 1 into the 'biggest one-stop food hub on the Island.

Phase 1 will be know as The Food Mall and will boast over 50 different types of F&B outlets comprising a wide variety of international and local cuisine such as Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese, Thai, Indian, Western, Laksa, Hokkien Mee, Nasi Kandar and many other local delicacies! The Food Mall will ensure that people will find any food they fancy under one roof, saving them the time and hassle of going from one place to another.

The re-positioning of Penang Times Square Phase 1 as a food hub was determined because there are many shopping malls in the vicinity and newer ones are fast emerging. In order to stand out from the rest, Penang Times Square will be differentiated from the rest by centering on 'food' to attract the locals and foreigners alike.

only now they realize they need to be different to stand out?? i have to say that they are slow up there

well, better late than never...

Penang Times Square is all geared up to head towards a new direction. This new focus will transform Phase 1 into the 'biggest one-stop food hub on the Island.

Phase 1 will be know as The Food Mall and will boast over 50 different types of F&B outlets comprising a wide variety of international and local cuisine such as Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese, Thai, Indian, Western, Laksa, Hokkien Mee, Nasi Kandar and many other local delicacies! The Food Mall will ensure that people will find any food they fancy under one roof, saving them the time and hassle of going from one place to another.

The re-positioning of Penang Times Square Phase 1 as a food hub was determined because there are many shopping malls in the vicinity and newer ones are fast emerging. In order to stand out from the rest, Penang Times Square will be differentiated from the rest by centering on 'food' to attract the locals and foreigners alike.

PTS converted to Food Hub? PTS is a shopping mall... so I'm not sure if it's suitable and acceptable by the locals and tourists...

Always thinking about food, food, food...

Always thinking about food, food, food...

LOL!! Penangites eat non-stop round the clock! So most business will think foods is the best bet, who knows?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48680169@N08/4889430977/
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Penang is famous for it's food. People come to Penang for it's food. People eat and a few hour later eat again. People don't buy cloth & shoes everyday. Phase 2 can be a retail mall.

the whole mall is gonna smell food. im just sayin..

Plaza Low Yatt, wow.. http://www.plazalowyat.com/profile.html

The IT Lifestyle Concept... let Komtar start it first and see how lah, lol.

Talking about IT concept. Prangin Mall do have this. One of the floor allocated for this IT concept shops. I went there last week to buy a hard disk but sad to see that around 50% of the shops are closed down. The last time I have went there was around 2007.

many computer shops in Midlans one stop center have moved down to the ground floor for better buisness.

many computer shops in Midlans one stop center have moved down to the ground floor for better buisness.


IT shops in Midlands one stop also facing problem? I have not been there for ages. I guess that business are bad in most places. Only certain location have good business. Too bad.

Just an update, Old Town Kopitiam has moved out from PTS. SAD!

WOW! MORE THAN 30 FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT by NOVEMBER? DREAMING?

What happen to the advertised Ramadan Bazaar? NO EVEN 1 STALL!

planing 2 pts this weekend!!!!

Just an update, Old Town Kopitiam has moved out from PTS. SAD!

WOW! MORE THAN 30 FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT by NOVEMBER? DREAMING?

What happen to the advertised Ramadan Bazaar? NO EVEN 1 STALL!

The Ramadan bazaar at Tesco have also stopped. Last year Tesco also put up banner to attract store but responde were not good. They have stopped it since last year. I could remember 3 years back, you can see a lot of stores outside Tesco.

I saw that they hacked the cement in front of the open area, is Soju going to be built there?

I saw that they hacked the cement in front of the open area, is Soju going to be built there?

Soju is big time! Next to the already closed Old Town, and oppiste Roti Bakar. The even got a huge standing signage near where the cement is hacked, oppsite Marrybrown and the water fountain.

But one thing disgust me is why Soju is blocking the walkway for pedestrian or so called "Kaki Lima", now if the mall is closed after 10 pm, and if it is raining, resident have to walk under the rain to our house, btw.. I am a resident.

Old town is leaving..that's show the Ivory management is lousy and not worth a cent.

They should put aquaria / planetarium / or something like that inside PTS...not just coffee shops and typical restaurants all the way round the clock...

They should put aquaria / planetarium / or something like that inside PTS...not just coffee shops and typical restaurants all the way round the clock...

Aquaria like KLCC? Wah... fantastic idea, but is it practical? most of the lot inside PTS is individual owner. Who want to invest like that?

And planetarium or something like Petrosains in KLCC, I love it too but I don't think PTS has the space in Phase 1.

Anyway, Penangites will be happy and lucky to have one!

Any one can post pics of Phase II? pls do not use Flickr album, i can not see. Thanks

Any one can post pics of Phase II? pls do not use Flickr album, i can not see. Thanks

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs411.snc4/47415_462841074877_685324877_6556550_7369701_n.jpg

wow!! topped out!!

when's it scheduled to open?

WOW, it's great! Thanks, Hongks

Hongks,

Any idea who are the new tenants coming to PTS?
How about the occupancy rate on PTS...still below 40%??


thanks

Hair Impression Salon and Academy coming in Nov at level 2

Hongks,

Any idea who are the new tenants coming to PTS?
How about the occupancy rate on PTS...still below 40%??


thanks

Sorry I do not have insider information of the new tenants coming to PTS though I am equally concern.

I remember in this forum, there was an argument on the occupancy rate, some people said if based on area calculation, PTS occupancy rate is well above 80%, but I really have no idea, what I can see is PTS G, 1st, 2nd and 3rd of PTS is still very empty, except 4th floor, whereby the whole floor taken by Sunshine City.

It is mid september now. If there is any new outlet coming in, it has to be opened by latest end of november in order to catch up the christmas and new year business. Renovation will take one month or sometime even two. Now, what do we see at the so called food mall concept? I notice the poor J&C moved to the front area where rental must be higher. I can see more shops closed. But I don't see any progress of the food mall. Maybe ivory pan tang about working during hungry ghost period, but now it is over. Still no progress. Remember the big boss said in some newspaper there will be at least 50 outlets opened by november? Someone better print an enlarged version of that article and stick it in front of pts. Ivory still no change after listed: still talk talk talk, but never show results!

Put some zoo inside la..definitely will attract schoolchildrens..

Hongks,

Thanks for the info.
PTS is very hard to survive and...they open 3 years ago.
Now still empty..
The management are all a bunch of kids who dun know how to operate a mall.
They only good collect maintenance fees.
A lot of OWNERS, BE RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL ARE REALLY ANGRY AND UPSET.
Tak tau kerja, jalan bikin mall...

Hongks,

Phase 2 will be the same fate like pTS 1.
Next time when I see the CEO and all the directors, I will "PUI" sama them.

Hongks,

Thanks for the info.
PTS is very hard to survive and...they open 3 years ago.
Now still empty..
The management are all a bunch of kids who dun know how to operate a mall.
They only good collect maintenance fees.
A lot of OWNERS, BE RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL ARE REALLY ANGRY AND UPSET.
Tak tau kerja, jalan bikin mall...

i agree. they should appoint a new management consultancy to take over those own impotent management team. 3 years with tons of problem proven they already failed:ohno:

buildship,

I totally agree with you...3 years still the same...it's a failure.
This CEO and directors know how to sit inside their a/c room and know NOTHING about mall...just a bunch of spoilt kids.
PTS become a white elephant in Georgetown...and even Sunshine city is anchor tenant also cannot bring crowds...what a shame.

i have a friends living there in condo..
everytime, the management know how to collect maintenance.
CEO..if you read this...pls resign from yourself....bikin malu for penang people.

Thanks for the updates, VictorLau. It was indeed a blessings in disguise coz I thought about purchasing a retail unit there... at exorbitant price...

I heard that the developer has purchased and proposed to develope composite development nearby Tanjung Tokong's Island Plaza? It comprises commercial lots and shopping mall.

Someone please tell me it is not true. I am afraid it may turns to Penas Group during 90's, which turned 1-Stop, BJ Complex, Megamall, Prangin Mall, etc to lousy malls...

^^ Yup, see here http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=336214&page=134

stop building malls in Penang! seriously?

Penang need

i: theme park - an alternative for not so attractive anymore Batu Feringghi
ii: zoo - an alternative for boring botanical garden
iii: science centre - an alternative for pathetic pale museums
iv: amazing architectures - to balance the sick old heritage buildings
v: new tourism products - rather than food,food,food...:ohno:

dinoleon / kubundu,

Ivory never learn their mistake. PTS phase look like white elephant, now want to build another mall.
Like asking "ketam berjalan".
They cannot even get more tenants for phase 1, what make them think, they can build more malls.
I heard 1st Avenue doing good even before launching.
PTS launch almost 3 years also like ghost mall.
Aiiyoo, i think they still dreaming.

Penang need

i: theme park - an alternative for not so attractive anymore Batu Feringghi
ii: zoo - an alternative for boring botanical garden
iii: science centre - an alternative for pathetic pale museums
iv: amazing architectures - to balance the sick old heritage buildings
v: new tourism products - rather than food,food,food...:ohno:

mostly need INTEGRATED RESORT:banana::banana::banana:

To all my fellow forumers, if we believe Feng Shui does exist in this world or even in the universe, Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak (namely KOMTAR) Tower is one of the main reasons Penang Times Square is still mostly vacant today.

I shall provide you some facts about George Town.
When KOMTAR tower was under construction, in 1980, the population of George Town was 450,000.
After it was fully built; in 1990, the population declined to 370,000.
In 2000, it further declined to 290,000.
Today, it is around 200,000 people residing in George Town.

Why? KOMTAR is giving out negative energies to the residents around it. People who are heavily influenced by this energy do not find them successful in George Town. They soon slowly moved away from the once bustling city, and mostly migrated to other part of the world which they find successful rate higher.


In context of Feng Shui, a high, lonely and solely building tower in a city is a definite feng shui destroyer. It causes the people staying near it ended up lonely. It causes disruption and stagnation to the city's economy activity. Let's see some similar stories in other cities as well, just to list a few,

1. When Empire State Building was almost completely built in New York in 1930s, the United States fell into a great economic depression.

2. The Sears Tower, Chicago built in 1974 causes the United States another economic recession.

3. The Petronas Twin Towers built in 1998 brought Malaysia a great economic crisis. From that moment onward, as long as Petronas Tower still looks as a lonely high structure in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Government has the hard way to end budget deficit.

4. When Taipei 101 constructed in 2003, Taiwan's economy suffered a severe blow from the global financial tsunami. Until today, it is not yet recovered.

5. Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building causes Dubai a debt crisis.


All these supertalls appeared to be a lonely high structure in their cities when they were built. They did not bring good economy progress to them. However, when there is time of other similar height buildings built in the city, the problem would eventually diminished.

There was a report by an economist on the effect of constructing high standalone structure in a city. But, he got no way to know the reason behind it.

If Penang would like to progress and become a great global city, build more skyscrapers in George Town. Cure the problem caused by KOMTAR.

^^ Good facts there, but some cities do need them as a main landmark, but after reading this i do find it true though, not really believing in feng shui but its interesting.

That's an interesting observation....

i believe it more because of man ego's and the flow the economy..its never static..there is always either ressesion and inflation

so what do people build at the height of economic progress?

thats right,they build mega towers..thinking the sky the limit..however at that point the economic reach it peak and cannot sustainable itself and recession occurred

that why u see mega towers being build just before the economic meltdown, but then the economy will pick up again..and nearing it peak,more mega towers, then ressesion again...

the towers di9dn't not create "bad luck"..it just that we human can only afford it nearing our climak,at our peak...then the bubble burst and gravity and reality took hold and what goes up must come down...



so i dont think building another highrise in GT will cure the preblem, i think it will create more sickness when GT is thrown out of the UNESCO heritage list..

ohh and the empire state building did not build before the great depression, it was build during the great depression..the great depression also created the hovver damn and a lot of other major public infrastructure in the U.S to artificially pump up the economy..just like singapore and hong kong goverment had announced billion in public infrastructure to soften the recession impact...


just my RM1.35cent

Offer something new, sure people will come to PTS. But if you offer them the same chowrasta market shirt or nearby hypermarket goods, for sure nobody will put PTS in their "10 malls you must go before you die"..:lol::lol:

Komtar walk is not doing well too. Only half occupied. Heard that Pacific Komtar is not doing well too.

To all my fellow forumers, if we believe Feng Shui does exist in this world or even in the universe, Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak (namely KOMTAR) Tower is one of the main reasons Penang Times Square is still mostly vacant today.

I shall provide you some facts about George Town.
When KOMTAR tower was under construction, in 1980, the population of George Town was 450,000.
After it was fully built; in 1990, the population declined to 370,000.
In 2000, it further declined to 290,000.
Today, it is around 200,000 people residing in George Town.

Why? KOMTAR is giving out negative energies to the residents around it. People who are heavily influenced by this energy do not find them successful in George Town. They soon slowly moved away from the once bustling city, and mostly migrated to other part of the world which they find successful rate higher.


In context of Feng Shui, a high, lonely and solely building tower in a city is a definite feng shui destroyer. It causes the people staying near it ended up lonely. It causes disruption and stagnation to the city's economy activity. Let's see some similar stories in other cities as well, just to list a few,

1. When Empire State Building was almost completely built in New York in 1930s, the United States fell into a great economic depression.

2. The Sears Tower, Chicago built in 1974 causes the United States another economic recession.

3. The Petronas Twin Towers built in 1998 brought Malaysia a great economic crisis. From that moment onward, as long as Petronas Tower still looks as a lonely high structure in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Government has the hard way to end budget deficit.

4. When Taipei 101 constructed in 2003, Taiwan's economy suffered a severe blow from the global financial tsunami. Until today, it is not yet recovered.

5. Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building causes Dubai a debt crisis.


All these supertalls appeared to be a lonely high structure in their cities when they were built. They did not bring good economy progress to them. However, when there is time of other similar height buildings built in the city, the problem would eventually diminished.

There was a report by an economist on the effect of constructing high standalone structure in a city. But, he got no way to know the reason behind it.

If Penang would like to progress and become a great global city, build more skyscrapers in George Town. Cure the problem caused by KOMTAR.

Just come back from PTS. Saw that the certain part of Level 1 have been closed (near Phase 2, On top of Soju). Renovation has started. It will be a food court.

Saw the Hair Impression's renovation. It is not just a small hair salon. It is big. It started from next to De Legend to J&C's next door (old shop). It is on top of the food court. I heard that their hair training school will be moved there too. Hair Impression is quite famous in Penang. You will see a lot of the Hair Impression's students there in November.

Just come back from PTS. Saw that the certain part of Level 1 have been closed (near Phase 2, On top of Soju). Renovation has started. It will be a food court.

is it big?

Saw the Hair Impression's renovation. It is not just a small hair salon. It is big. It started from next to De Legend to J&C's next door (old shop). It is on top of the food court. I heard that their hair training school will be moved there too. Hair Impression is quite famous in Penang. You will see a lot of the Hair Impression's students there in November.

i think hair saloon or hair academy are too much in penang as well...

or are they going to shift from somewhere else? if yes, it just close shop from somewhere and re-open at PTS....:ohno:

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Just come back from PTS. Saw that the certain part of Level 1 have been closed (near Phase 2, On top of Soju). Renovation has started. It will be a food court.


Could someone take a pic inside and post here?

PTS, after more than 3 years opening until today, still same...
the management ivory dun know what they doing and they planning to open another mall in Tg Tokong ...WHAT A JOKE.!
I think the directors in ivory are everyday "ta fei kie"

Penang need

i: theme park - an alternative for not so attractive anymore Batu Feringghi
ii: zoo - an alternative for boring botanical garden
iii: science centre - an alternative for pathetic pale museums
iv: amazing architectures - to balance the sick old heritage buildings
v: new tourism products - rather than food,food,food...:ohno:

theme park? Penang too small for one.
zoo? poor animal, pls no more zoo.
science centre - good idea, but museums is more meaningful than science centre
"sick old" heritage buidings????? my god! this is a lousy comment!
new tourism products - yes, we should always seeking for new ones

put cosmo world like berjaya times square into PTS....
mesti ramai...

theme park? Penang too small for one.
zoo? poor animal, pls no more zoo.
science centre - good idea, but museums is more meaningful than science centre
"sick old" heritage buidings????? my god! this is a lousy comment!
new tourism products - yes, we should always seeking for new ones

Actually we are talking about the whole Penang State here (not just the island) ..so for me a theme park is pretty logical..
may be y're right..no more zoo.. so i suggest another national historical or prehistoric museum where we can have real size replicas of t.rex, supercroc, titanoboa or whatever dinosaur we can slot inside it..Well, a new science centre that i mentioned is not to replace the existing museums..just another additional attraction...ok-ok...i rephrase it..amazing architecture to complement with the existing good old heritage buildings hahaha...:lol:

i think hair saloon or hair academy are too much in penang as well...

or are they going to shift from somewhere else? if yes, it just close shop from somewhere and re-open at PTS....:ohno:

Yes, heard that they are moving out from Komtar.

stop building malls in Penang! seriously?

That's true. Penang is not moving fast enough like before but the number of shopping malls are increasing too fast. Penang cannot catch up.

By the way, there is another shopping mall at the Tanjong Bungah by E&O soon.

Like people said penang people don't have the purchasing power anymore. After the recession, I guess most of us become very careful with our money. Although some will still spend but still not good enough.

More investments should be brought in to increase the economy's activities here.

Yes, heard that they are moving out from Komtar.

omg...it doesnt sounds good...:ohno:

Actually we are talking about the whole Penang State here (not just the island) ..so for me a theme park is pretty logical..
may be y're right..no more zoo.. so i suggest another national historical or prehistoric museum where we can have real size replicas of t.rex, supercroc, titanoboa or whatever dinosaur we can slot inside it..Well, a new science centre that i mentioned is not to replace the existing museums..just another additional attraction...ok-ok...i rephrase it..amazing architecture to complement with the existing good old heritage buildings hahaha...:lol:

actually i suggest to build a miniatual penang gallery to tell the history of penang (i saw this type of museum in taiwan and china)...can build in the mall, quite suitable..

ya..island is not really suitable for zoo, unless is balik pulau i guess...but mainland can consider just nearby birdpark?

NICE

actually i suggest to build a miniatual penang gallery to tell the history of penang (i saw this type of museum in taiwan and china)...can build in the mall, quite suitable..

ya..island is not really suitable for zoo, unless is balik pulau i guess...but mainland can consider just nearby birdpark?

Actually i believe a safari park can be an ideal replacement for zoo..serious..

Actually i believe a safari park can be an ideal replacement for zoo..serious..

even night safari will taken big piece of land...hence guess is better build it at mainland...

Hi All,
I often heard comments that people said PTS had a lousy car park,so they avoid to go there.
Means that way to going up to car park is very challenging, it make people malas go to PTS.
Dont know how with Phase2 ramp up to car park.
Each time,each corner, we had to take caution of 3 beams( 2 at your Left and 1 at your Right). It really make people think twice to go to PTS,even to buy something at Sunshine.

Hi All,
I often heard comments that people said PTS had a lousy car park,so they avoid to go there.
Means that way to going up to car park is very challenging, it make people malas go to PTS.
Dont know how with Phase2 ramp up to car park.
Each time,each corner, we had to take caution of 3 beams( 2 at your Left and 1 at your Right). It really make people think twice to go to PTS,even to buy something at Sunshine.

PTS have allowed car to be park in the Chin Ho plaza. There seem to be a lot of cars park there. There is one big open car park next to the PTS (for those malas one). Those who don't like to go up the ramp can park there and use the escalator up to Sunshine City.

I believed that there are plan to make more parking space in front of PTS (maybank & Eon). There are some renovation which started yesterday outside the row of shops. Maybe trying to widen the road for more car to park there.

By the way, the phase 2 car park will be like prangin mall and gurney. I believed that we can choose to use either car ramp which we want as phase 1 and phase 2 car park are linked.

PTS, after more than 3 years opening until today, still same...
the management ivory dun know what they doing and they planning to open another mall in Tg Tokong ...WHAT A JOKE.!
I think the directors in ivory are everyday "ta fei kie"

PTS opened more than 3 years? PTS got it OC on Feb/March 2009 and how can it opened for more than 3 years. ???????

Are you from Penang? When have you been for the past 3 years?

PTS opened more than 3 years? PTS got it OC on Feb/March 2009 and how can it opened for more than 3 years. ???????

Are you from Penang? When have you been for the past 3 years?

Are u still sleeping??..PTS been open for 3 year include soft opening.

PTS opened more than 3 years? PTS got it OC on Feb/March 2009 and how can it opened for more than 3 years. ???????

Are you from Penang? When have you been for the past 3 years?

..May be u still in 2009???

Hi All,
I often heard comments that people said PTS had a lousy car park,so they avoid to go there.
Means that way to going up to car park is very challenging, it make people malas go to PTS.
Dont know how with Phase2 ramp up to car park.
Each time,each corner, we had to take caution of 3 beams( 2 at your Left and 1 at your Right). It really make people think twice to go to PTS,even to buy something at Sunshine.

I am totally agree with u.
Ivory shoould FIRE the person who draw the plan.
Like I say, the management dun know what they doing, maybe sleep in job.

PTS have allowed car to be park in the Chin Ho plaza. There seem to be a lot of cars park there. There is one big open car park next to the PTS (for those malas one). Those who don't like to go up the ramp can park there and use the escalator up to Sunshine City.

I believed that there are plan to make more parking space in front of PTS (maybank & Eon). There are some renovation which started yesterday outside the row of shops. Maybe trying to widen the road for more car to park there.

By the way, the phase 2 car park will be like prangin mall and gurney. I believed that we can choose to use either car ramp which we want as phase 1 and phase 2 car park are linked.

PTS has passed his time...now 1st avenue coming.

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Hate the name, they should've named it Birch Square/ Birch Plaza/ Birch Center or something to commemorate the Birch House location...

PTS have allowed car to be park in the Chin Ho plaza. There seem to be a lot of cars park there. There is one big open car park next to the PTS (for those malas one). Those who don't like to go up the ramp can park there and use the escalator up to Sunshine City.

I believed that there are plan to make more parking space in front of PTS (maybank & Eon). There are some renovation which started yesterday outside the row of shops. Maybe trying to widen the road for more car to park there.

By the way, the phase 2 car park will be like prangin mall and gurney. I believed that we can choose to use either car ramp which we want as phase 1 and phase 2 car park are linked.

Hi Gboypg,
Let's see and heard what that reality make PTS into this stage condition...
one of that problem is scare to going up.
True that now PTS realize that problem,and open Chin Ho for parking.
But now it turned to be a stigma already,everytime people think about coming to PTS.
It's being a burden for residents to going up and down every day......
Do you feel that too?

PTS have allowed car to be park in the Chin Ho plaza. There seem to be a lot of cars park there. There is one big open car park next to the PTS (for those malas one). Those who don't like to go up the ramp can park there and use the escalator up to Sunshine City.

I believed that there are plan to make more parking space in front of PTS (maybank & Eon). There are some renovation which started yesterday outside the row of shops. Maybe trying to widen the road for more car to park there.

By the way, the phase 2 car park will be like prangin mall and gurney. I believed that we can choose to use either car ramp which we want as phase 1 and phase 2 car park are linked.

Hi Gboypg,
Let's see and heard what that reality make PTS into this stage condition...
one of that problem is scare to going up to car park @ level 4a and 4b.
True that now PTS realize that problem,and open Chin Ho for parking.
But now it turned to be a stigma already,everytime people think about coming to PTS.
It's being a burden for residents to going up and down every day......
Do you feel that too?

Hi Gboypg,
Let's see and heard what that reality make PTS into this stage condition...
one of that problem is scare to going up to car park @ level 4a and 4b.
True that now PTS realize that problem,and open Chin Ho for parking.
But now it turned to be a stigma already,everytime people think about coming to PTS.
It's being a burden for residents to going up and down every day......
Do you feel that too?


I am totally agree with u (cx7). PTS management are really slow to respond customer complaint. They are hiring a bunch of people dun know how to think, work, and still living in 1960, and 1970's...I heard 1st avenue is doing good....whoever draw the plan regarding the parking at pTS phase 1, should be kick his or her ass!

Phase 1 carpark is undeniably dangerous. Anyway, how far is the entrance to 2nd phase car park away from phase 1?

1st Avenue already opened for business? Anyone knows about the occupancy rate? Who's in? As far as I know, most of the retailers especially chained is little bit reluctant to expand as we all knows that there's over supply of mall at the moment. Any big size mall will be hurt too.

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what happens???^^

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Hey, i can not see the pics. Can you directly post the pics?

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any update pic?????

sad to c times square in this situation...the way they design the shopping mall is so 80..there isnt any skylight that allow the daylight enter the building, which will create a spatial quality to the mall . Everything turn to b so secluded and cramp, they do not even create this welcoming sense to the customers. I hope the 2nd phase of the mall wouldnt repeat the same mistake, but i doubt they will still do the same.

^^ Penang Times Square is definitely useless!

it's defenitally a white elephant

and what's the news on First Avenue? Is there a thread for it?

it's defenitally a white elephant

and what's the news on First Avenue? Is there a thread for it?



create la thread for 1st avenue...^^

二期马上就要交房了，有新的图片更新吗？有什么好消息吗？有知道的，请知会一下，谢谢！

Just come back from KL after a few months there. Went to PTS yesterday to have a quick lunch at Roti Bakar. Soju has started. Saw a few shops have started their renovation at ground floor. Went up to 2rd floor to have a quick look and saw that the floor was taped with planks. Could hear sound inside some shops (near escalator) which was closed with planks. Didn't have time to check it out.

When I was in KL, I meet a few guys who told me that some big names from KL will be opening their shops in PTS phase 2 next year. Heard that some from singapore too.

^^ Good to know that :)