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Crown Penang — serviced apartment, Straits Quay, Tanjung Tokong
Selling NowfreeholdCommercial (HDA)Est. 2029 Q1

Chin Hin Group Property Berhad (JV)

Crown Penang

Straits Quay, Tanjung Tokong

From

RM 704K

RM 1000+ PSF · Completion 2029

Tenure

freehold

Title

Commercial (HDA)

Total Units

588

Completion

2029

From
RM 704K
PSF
RM 1000
Tenure
freehold
Total units
588
Status
selling
Completion
2029

Price at a glance

Prices as at November 2026 — Developer prices basis. Last checked 2026-10-09. The project has not completed — no resale market yet.

Unit typeSize (sqft)Price fromPSF from
All units614–1,851RM704,000RM1,000
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Zac’s Take

Zac Ong

Crown Penang is a freehold serviced-residence tower in Seri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong, by Chin Hin Property with Ivory Properties: 588 suites over an eight-level car park podium on a 2-acre site between The Tamarind and Marinox Sky Villas, looking out over the STP2 island. It's due in 2029.

Suites run from 614 sq ft studios to 1,851 sq ft three-bedrooms, priced from about RM704,000. Straits Quay's shops and restaurants are a short walk away.

It suits buyers who want a new home with a sea view near Straits Quay at a lower ticket than the seafront condos. The catch is the commercial title: expect commercial utility rates and tighter loan terms at some banks. Foreign buyers need a unit priced at RM1M or more, so mostly the larger layouts. Floor matters here, since the lower levels look onto the podium rather than the sea.

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Crown Penang price list 2026

0 of 5 unit types have a published price · completing 2029

TypeSize (sqft)Price fromPSF (derived)Units
AStudio614–1,044On application—180
B1+1 Bedroom840–1,076On application—336
C2 Bedrooms1,141–1,851On application—60
C12 Bedrooms1,087On application—12
D3 Bedrooms1,625On application—12

PSF is derived, not quoted — each row divides that type's price by its own square footage. Developers do not always state whether a published size is built-up or nett, and the two can differ by 20%. Ask for both in writing before you sign.

Developer price — the project has not completed, so there is no resale market to compare against, last checked 2026-10-09. Developers reprice between phases — confirm the current list before committing.

No published unit type clears the RM1M foreign-buyer minimum, but 5 types are priced on application — those may qualify. Ask before ruling the project out.

5 unit types are priced on application

Usually the penthouses and duplexes — developers hold those back rather than publish them. I can get you the current figure and the floor plan directly.

📲 Ask for the current price list

⚠Commercial title with HDA — cannot convert to residential

Crown Penang completion date

Crown Penang is expected to complete in 2029.

Read that as the developer's target, not a guarantee. What matters contractually is the vacant possession date in your SPA — 36 months from the sale and purchase agreement for a strata title under the Housing Development Act, with liquidated damages payable if the developer misses it. A launch year quoted in marketing and the VP date you can enforce are different things, so check the SPA schedule before you plan a move-in or a tenancy.

Building specifications

Blocks
1
Floors
41
Total units
588
Car parks
700 bays
Lifts per floor
5
Ceiling height
2.8–3.1m
Maint. fee
RM0.41/sqft
Security tiers
4-tier
Orientation
North-West (Pearl Hill views) / South-East (sea views)
Architect
Cipta Teguh Architects Sdn Bhd

Facilities

Swimming Pool (32m lap)Wading PoolPool DeckSky LoungeSky ParkGymnasium (~1,300 sqft)Games RoomCo-working Lounge (~3,200 sqft)Landscape GardensParcel & Mail RoomEV Charging Bays

What's nearby

🏥 Healthcare

  • Osel Clinic Straits Quay
  • Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital
  • Penang Adventist Hospital
  • Gleneagles Hospital Penang
  • Island Hospital Penang

🎓 Schools

  • Stonyhurst International School Penang
  • Dalat International School

🛍 Shopping

  • Straits Quay Marina Mall
  • Lotus's Tanjung Pinang
  • Gurney Plaza
  • Gurney Paragon

🌳 Parks & leisure

  • STP Seafront Promenade
  • Straits Green Park
  • Gurney Bay

🏥 Healthcare

  • Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital
  • Penang Adventist Hospital
  • Gleneagles Hospital Penang

🎓 Schools

  • Stonyhurst International School Penang
  • Pelita International School
  • Phor Tay Private High School

🛍 Shopping

  • Straits Quay
  • Gurney Plaza
  • Island Plaza

What's included in each unit

Fully furnished — items included in the purchase price per developer specification.

✓Digital lockset✓Kitchen cabinet (melamine with quartz countertop)✓Rubine hood (self-contained) and electric hob (2 burners)✓Refrigerator✓Dining table and chairs✓Oven✓Inverter air-conditioner✓Intercom system✓Fibre wall socket✓SMATV point✓Light fittings

End-financing panel banks

Banks pre-approved for Crown Penang — approach any of these for a faster loan approval process.

MaybankRHBAmBankAlliance BankPublic BankCIMB

Pre-approved banks as at launch. Confirm current status with your preferred bank directly.

🌏 Foreign buyer info

Min. RM1M purchase price. State consent required (approx. RM21,748 total fees). Commercial title — TNB tariff stays commercial at VP; apply to TNB for residential rate post-VP.

See also: Penang foreign buyer guide →

🏨 Short-stay rental option

Optional Maple Home STR management package available — a third-party operator (7 years experience). Independent of purchase, not tied to loan or SPA.

🏗️ Construction Updates

  1. 2025-03

    Stage 2a: Piling and foundation

  2. 2025-06

    Stage 2b1: RC framework — car park levels

  3. 2026-05

    Stage 2b2: RC framework — residential levels

  4. 2026-06

    Stage 2c: Walls with door and window frames

  5. 2026-08

    Stage 2d: Roof, electrical wiring, plumbing

  6. 2026-09

    Stage 2e1: Internal plastering

  7. 2027-01

    Stage 2e2: External plastering

  8. 2027-04

    Stage 2f/2g: Sewerage and drains

  9. 2027-05

    Stage 2h: Roads — final works before VP (Q1 2029)

Monthly Instalment Calculator

Monthly Instalment

RM 2,844

Total Interest

RM 560,692

Total Outlay

RM 1,264,692

Estimates only — not an offer, quotation, or representation of the developer's actual pricing or package. Actual instalments depend on the bank's approved rate, tenure and margin of financing.

📲 Discuss financing options with Zac

Photo gallery

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All 27 others we track here, cheapest first — 2 of them still selling.

Tanjung Tokong — area snapshot

Full area guide →

Tanjung Tokong is Penang Island's most active condo market, anchored by Straits Quay and home to a mix of expat and local upgrader demand. Low-density and ultra-luxury projects command significant premiums here.

Price range

RM 550K – RM 6.7M

asking prices in area

Active projects

2

selling or under construction

Subsale condos

25

completed projects

Total tracked

28

properties in this area

Total Cost Breakdown

Every cost you'll pay — stamp duty, legal fees, loan documentation, foreign levy. Real Penang numbers, not generic Malaysia estimates.

DownpaymentRM 70,400
SPA stamp duty (tiered 1–4%)RM 15,120
SPA legal feeRM 8,290
MOT stamp duty (at VP)

Tiered 1–4% on transfer value. Paid at Vacant Possession stage. Buyer's cost — rarely absorbed by developer.

RM 15,120
Loan stamp duty (0.5%)RM 3,168
Loan agreement legal feeRM 3,168
Valuation feeRM 2,000
Search, admin, miscRM 1,000
Gross upfront totalRM 118,266

New launch — typical developer savings

Toggle what the developer is absorbing. Confirm the actual package before signing.

Cash rebate3% = RM 21,120
0%5%10%
Total developer savings− RM 35,746

Net upfront (after savings)

Based on typical 2026 new launch package

RM 82,520

Estimates only, based on 2026 Penang state rules — not an offer, quotation, or representation of the developer's actual package. Actual costs vary by bank, lawyer, and case complexity. Confirm exact figures with Zac →

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of Crown Penang?

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Crown Penang runs RM704,000 and up. That is the developer's price. The project has not completed, so there is no resale market to compare against yet. That works out to about RM1,000 per square foot. Checked 2026-10-09.

Is Crown Penang freehold or leasehold?

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Crown Penang is freehold, on a commercial title, sold under the Housing Development Act. Those are two separate facts and only the first usually appears in marketing. A commercial title means commercial utility and assessment tariffs, and a tighter loan margin at most banks.

Can a foreigner buy at Crown Penang?

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Possibly, on the larger units. Penang Island sets a RM1,000,000 minimum for foreign buyers of strata property, and the entry price is below it; ask for the price of the specific unit before you plan around it. Add the state levy, a flat 8% stamp duty, and 3–4 months for state consent.

When will Crown Penang be completed?

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Crown Penang is expected to be completed in 2029, by Chin Hin Group Property Berhad (JV). That's the developer's target. The date that counts is the handover date in your sale agreement, which under Malaysian housing law is usually 36 months from signing.

How big are the homes at Crown Penang?

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Homes range from about 614 to 1,851 sq ft. There are 588 homes in total.

Is Crown Penang worth buying as investment?

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The case here rests on the Straits Quay marina-edge location and build quality, provided you're comfortable with commercial title. For pure yield maximisation, the PSF doesn't support headline 6%+ gross — this is a location and lifestyle-driven asset, not a high-yield play.

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