The Lighthauz in Gelugor

The Lighthauz in Gelugor is a freehold serviced apartment development by EXSIM Waterfront Sdn Bhd. The development sits on Penang Island’s eastern coastal corridor in Gelugor, alongside the Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu Expressway. It comprises 671 serviced apartment units across 57 storeys, with built-ups from 732 sq ft to 1,001 sq ft, and shared facilities set on Levels 1, 9, 56 and 57. Three principal layouts are offered — Type A, Type B and Type C — each available in a balcony and a non-balcony configuration.

Introduction to The Lighthauz

The Lighthauz is a serviced apartment development in Gelugor, Penang, developed by EXSIM Waterfront Sdn Bhd.

The development is located in Gelugor, on the eastern coastal corridor of Penang Island, within the Penang Waterfront area. The developer’s official project materials describe the site as served by the Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu Expressway and the Penang Bridge, and place it near the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre, The Waterfront Shoppes and the Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery. Lotus’s E-Gate, Universiti Sains Malaysia and Lam Wah Ee Hospital are among the other places named in the surrounding area.

The residential units range from 732 sq ft to 1,001 sq ft. The materials record three principal layout types. Type A is described as 1+1 rooms with two bathrooms; Type B and Type C are each described as 2+1 rooms with two bathrooms. Each type is offered in a balcony version and a non-balcony version.

The unit plans in the materials reviewed show open-plan living and dining areas, a separate study, a kitchen with an adjoining yard, and an air-conditioner ledge to each unit. The floor plate diagram marks unit orientations toward Bukit Dumbar to the northwest, Gelugor to the west, and the Penang Bridge and the Penang mainland to the southeast and east.

Shared facilities are set across four levels. Level 1 holds the arrival and lobby spaces, Level 9 holds the main landscaped and recreation deck, and Levels 56 and 57 hold the upper-level facilities. The full list is set out in the Facilities section below.

Who Is the Developer?

The Lighthauz is developed by EXSIM Waterfront Sdn Bhd.

EXSIM Waterfront Sdn Bhd develops under the EXSIM Group brand. EXSIM Group’s own corporate website describes the group as a property developer working across high-rise residential, serviced and industrial developments in Malaysia, and states that its approach applies technology in an intelligent and organic manner. The developer’s official project materials also present The Lighthauz as a collaboration between EXSIM and Majestic Gen.

Other EXSIM developments include:

• 22 Macalisterz, George Town, Penang
• Millerz Square @ Old Klang Road
• The Rosewoodz @ Bukit Jalil

The legal developer of record for The Lighthauz, confirmed against the project’s official disclosure, is EXSIM Waterfront Sdn Bhd. See the official The Lighthauz project page.

The Lighthauz at a Glance

The details above are drawn from the developer’s official project materials and project disclosures. Specifications and completion status may change. Please confirm anything you intend to rely on directly with the developer.

Where Is The Lighthauz Located?

The Lighthauz is located in the Penang Waterfront area of Gelugor, on Penang Island, in the state of Penang.

The development sits on the island’s eastern coastal edge, on the seaward side of the Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu Expressway, in the stretch of Gelugor that runs between Jelutong to the north and Batu Uban to the south. The developer’s official project materials place it beside the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre and The Waterfront Shoppes, with the Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery adjacent, and name Lotus’s E-Gate among the places in the surrounding area.

The regional road connections named in the developer’s official project materials include:

• Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu Expressway
• Penang Bridge
• Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah
• Jalan Yeap Chor Ee

On public transport, the materials name the upcoming Mutiara LRT Line and mark the proposed location of the Penang Waterfront LRT Station in the surrounding area. The materials reviewed do not confirm a covered walkway, a bus stop or any other transport connection within the development. Alignments, station names and opening dates for planned rail infrastructure are set by the relevant authorities and may change. Please confirm the current position with the developer and with the relevant transport authority.

Shops, Food and Daily Conveniences

Shops Within the Development

The materials reviewed do not confirm a dedicated retail or shop component within the development. Please confirm directly with the developer.

Nearby Shopping

Established commercial areas in and around Gelugor and the wider George Town area include:

• The Waterfront Shoppes
• Lotus’s E-Gate
• Queensbay Mall
• Gurney Plaza
• Gurney Paragon
• 1st Avenue
• Prangin Mall
• Penang Plaza
• Komtar

Food and Dining

The developer’s official project materials name New Lane Hawker Centre among the food destinations in the wider area. The materials reviewed do not name dining clusters within the immediate neighbourhood.

Individual business names, opening hours and operating status may change. Please verify the latest information directly with the relevant business or building management.

Daily Services

Daily services found around Gelugor include clinics and medical centres, banks, laundry services, grocery stores, education centres, and childcare and family services.

Specific operators and operating hours should be checked before visiting.

What Type of Property Is The Lighthauz?

The Lighthauz is officially classified as a serviced apartment (Pangsapuri Perkhidmatan).

The project’s official disclosure records the development type as Pangsapuri Perkhidmatan and records the land tenure as freehold (Kekal). It is a strata development of 671 units in a single scheme.

The project is commonly described in general circulation as a condominium or a serviced residence. The official classification recorded in the project’s disclosure is serviced apartment. Both descriptions are in use.

The materials reviewed do not state the land title category for this development — that is, whether the title is residential or commercial. This category can affect matters such as utility tariffs, assessment rates and financing. Please confirm the title category directly with the developer before relying on it.

How Many Units Are There?

The Lighthauz contains 671 units. The number of towers is not stated in the materials reviewed.

The project’s official disclosure records the development as 57 storeys.

The residential units range from 732 sq ft to 1,001 sq ft, with the following main configurations:

• 732 sq ft (68 sq m) with 1+1 rooms and 2 bathrooms — Type A
• 1,001 sq ft (93 sq m) with 2+1 rooms and 2 bathrooms — Type B
• 1,001 sq ft (93 sq m) with 2+1 rooms and 2 bathrooms — Type C

The project’s official disclosure states an allocation of two parking bays per unit for the development. The materials reviewed do not break that allocation down by layout type.

Unit Layouts

The project materials describe three principal layouts — Type A, Type B and Type C — each offered in a balcony version and a non-balcony version, giving six unit plans in total.

Parking is not broken down by layout in the materials reviewed. Please confirm the parking allocation for a specific layout against the developer’s official floor plans.

Type A1 and Type A2

Type A contains 1+1 rooms and 2 bathrooms within 732 sq ft (68 sq m). Type A1 is the balcony version; Type A2 is the non-balcony version.

The layout includes:

• One bedroom and a separate study
• Two bathrooms
• A combined living and dining area
• A kitchen with an adjoining yard
• An air-conditioner ledge
• A balcony in Type A1 only

Type B1 and Type B2

Type B contains 2+1 rooms and 2 bathrooms within 1,001 sq ft (93 sq m). Type B1 is the balcony version; Type B2 is the non-balcony version.

The layout includes:

• A master bedroom with an en-suite master bathroom
• A second bedroom and a separate study
• A second bathroom
• A combined living and dining area
• A kitchen with an adjoining yard
• Air-conditioner ledges
• A balcony in Type B1 only

Type C1 and Type C2

Type C contains 2+1 rooms and 2 bathrooms within 1,001 sq ft (93 sq m). Type C1 is the balcony version; Type C2 is the non-balcony version.

The layout includes:

• A master bedroom with an en-suite master bathroom
• A second bedroom and a separate study
• A second bathroom
• A combined living and dining area
• A kitchen with an adjoining yard
• Air-conditioner ledges
• A balcony in Type C1 only

Facilities

The Lighthauz provides shared facilities across four levels — Level 1, Level 9, Level 56 and Level 57. The names below are those used in the developer’s official project materials.

Level 1 — Arrival and Lobby

• Coastal Arrival
• Arrival Bay
• Horizon Lobby

Level 9 — Recreation, Fitness and Gardens

• Stargazing & Yoga Deck
• Firelight Grillbar
• Breeze Walk
• Mindspace
• Children Discovery Play
• Readery Deck
• Breeze Lounge
• Serenity Garden
• Herbs Haven
• Coastal Fit
• Seaside Court
• Lumina Hall (Multipurpose Hall)
• Coastal Gym

Level 56 — Pool and Deck

• Aquora Deck
• Astral Lagoon (Sky Pool)
• Stargaze Soak (Jacuzzi)
• Mirage Bay (Wading Pool)

Level 57 — Social

• Fun Hub
• Horizon Lounge

The materials reviewed do not state the security arrangements for the development, and do not confirm the number, hours or staffing of any security provision. Please confirm these directly with the developer.

EV charger: Insufficient information in the materials reviewed. Please confirm directly with the developer.

Facility availability, condition, operating hours, charges and rules may change after completion and handover.

Nearby Amenities

The following amenities are located in the surrounding area, with approximate driving distance from the project. Inclusion does not indicate any partnership or endorsement.

Shopping and Groceries

Healthcare

Schools

Education

Mosque

Church

Temple

Public Transport

Park

Recreation

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