Merione | Real Estate Info

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Merione (AI-generated artist impression dated 11 August 2026)

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Merione is a freehold mixed development under construction at Jalan Pantai Sinaran within The Light Waterfront Penang in Gelugor. Developed by Jelutong Development Sdn Bhd, an IJM Land company, the development combines residential, retail and commercial components in a single 39-storey building. Its residential component, known as Merione Residences, comprises 145 semi-furnished condominium units on Levels 11 to 39, while the lower levels contain retail, shop/office and boutique-office spaces under the name Merione Grand. The residential component was unveiled on 13 September 2026, following the earlier launch of Merione Grand. The development is expected to be completed in December 2029.

Quick Facts

Development History

Merione was announced by IJM Land in 2025 as the first integrated development planned for a substantial portion of the second phase of The Light Waterfront Penang. At that time, IJM Land described it as a low-density, 39-storey development on a site of approximately 1.88 acres, combining residential units with retail and commercial spaces. The commercial component, Merione Grand, was launched ahead of the residential component.¹

Merione Grand comprises retail units on Levels 1 and 2, shop/office units on Levels 3 to 6, and boutique offices on Levels 7 to 9. The residential component occupies the upper part of the building. The two components are connected by shared facilities on Level 10, while the residential portion has a separate entrance and drop-off area.²

On 13 September 2026, IJM Land unveiled Merione Residences, following the reported 100% take-up of the commercial units in Merione Grand. The residential launch brought the 145-unit condominium component to the market. As Merione is still under construction, the residences are sold on an off-plan basis and there is no established secondary-market transaction history for the project.³

Design & Specifications

Merione is planned as a 39-storey vertical mixed development on a site of approximately 1.88 acres. The first two floors contain retail space, followed by four floors of shop/office units and three floors of boutique offices. Level 10 functions as a shared recreational floor, while the residential component rises from Levels 11 through 39.¹

The residential component has only five units per floor, giving a total of 145 residences across 29 residential floors. Each residence has a private balcony and is supplied with two or three parking bays, depending on the unit. The homes are specified as semi-furnished rather than fully furnished.²

The project is located immediately beside the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway and forms part of the wider The Light Waterfront masterplan. Covered pedestrian connections are planned between Merione and other components of the precinct, including the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre, The Waterfront Shoppes and the hotels within the development, including a Hyatt brand hotel.²

Unit Types

Merione Residences has three residential layouts, all providing three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The three types are distributed as follows:²

• Type A: 1,195 sq ft, 29 units.
• Type B: 1,055 sq ft, 87 units.
• Type C: 1,206 sq ft, 29 units.

All three layouts include a balcony and a yard. The 1,055 sq ft Type B accounts for 87 of the 145 residences, making it the most numerous layout. Type A and Type C each account for 29 units.²

Facilities

Merione's recreational facilities are concentrated primarily on Level 10, which is shared by the residential and commercial components. Facilities include an infinity pool, wading pool, Jacuzzi, gymnasium, steam room, changing rooms, pickleball court, barbecue pavilion, outdoor dining area, children's playground, beach hammock, decking lounge and bridgeway.²

Residential residents also have access to facilities designated specifically for them. These include a children's pet-friendly playground, parent monitoring area, residents' wading pool, multipurpose hall, reading lounge, games room and surau with separate male and female facilities.²

The commercial component has additional facilities on Level 7, including The Social Yard and Verdant Corner. This separation allows some facilities to serve commercial occupants while other facilities are shared by residents and commercial users.²

Location

Merione is located at Jalan Pantai Sinaran, Gelugor, within The Light Waterfront Penang. The wider masterplan occupies reclaimed land along Penang Island's eastern coastline and includes residential developments, the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC), The Waterfront Shoppes, hotel under Hyatt brand, offices and a waterfront promenade called The Light Promenade. The Light City is a major precinct within the wider waterfront development.⁴

The development's position beside the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway places it on one of the principal north-south road corridors of the eastern side of Penang Island. The road connects Gelugor with George Town to the north and Bayan Lepas to the south, while the Penang Bridge provides access to Seberang Perai.

Accessibility

Using road-distance measurements for the The Light Waterfront area, Merione is approximately 9.1 km from Komtar, 1.5 km from the Penang Bridge access area, 9.5 km from the Penang Second Bridge access area, and approximately 10.8 km from Penang International Airport. The actual distance can vary slightly according to the entrance and route used.⁵

The development has direct access to the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway, while Jalan Pantai Sinaran provides access into the waterfront precinct. A new interchange associated with the wider development is intended to improve access between The Light Waterfront and the expressway.⁴

The wider The Light Waterfront masterplan is also close to the Penang Bridge. The developer places the future LRT station approximately 300 metres from the waterfront precinct and the expressway approximately 100 metres away.⁴

Nearby Amenities

Shopping and Markets

The nearest major retail facility is The Waterfront Shoppes, which forms part of The Light Waterfront and is connected to Merione by a covered pedestrian route. The wider precinct also includes a 750-metre waterfront promenade. Lotus's E-Gate is located nearby along the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway and provides a hypermarket and other retail services.⁴

For wet-market shopping, Pasar Awam Taman Tun Sardon and other neighbourhood markets in the Gelugor area are among the closest established markets. Jelutong Market is another larger market serving the surrounding urban area.

Petrol Stations

Petrol stations are available along the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway and around the E-Gate area. A Caltex station is located opposite the wider The Light Waterfront development and is also associated with the future Penang Waterfront LRT station area.⁶

Schools and Education

The Light Waterfront's own published location information places SJK(C) Jelutong approximately 3.7 km away and Wesley Methodist International School approximately 4 km away. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is approximately 5 km from the development, while St Christopher's International School is approximately 8.7 km away.⁴

Healthcare

Healthcare facilities in the wider Gelugor and Jelutong area include Hospital Lam Wah Ee, while other private hospitals such as Pantai Hospital Penang and hospitals in central George Town are accessible by road. Hospital Lam Wah Ee is one of the principal hospitals serving the southern part of George Town and the surrounding Gelugor area.⁷

Public Transport

The nearest existing bus services to The Light Waterfront operate along the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway. The nearby bus stop is served by Rapid Penang routes 307 and 401E. Jalan Pantai Sinaran itself has historically not been directly served by regular Rapid Penang bus services, so access to the existing bus network requires walking towards the expressway.⁸

Mutiara Line

A major change to public transport accessibility is expected with the construction of the LRT Mutiara Line. The line is currently under construction and includes S15 Penang Waterfront Station, which the official Mutiara Line website identifies as serving The Light City, the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre and Lotus's hypermarket.⁹

Construction of the Mutiara Line began in January 2025, and the current project schedule targets completion and commencement of operations in December 2031. The line will run through major parts of Penang Island before connecting across the Penang Strait to Seberang Perai as part of the wider system.¹⁰

Merione is planned with a direct covered elevated pedestrian connection to the future Penang Waterfront Station. The developer has also stated that the covered pedestrian network will connect the development with The Waterfront Shoppes, PWCC and the hotels within The Light Waterfront. This connection is a planned future facility and should not be confused with an operating LRT station at present.³

Traffic

Traffic conditions around Merione are influenced primarily by the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway, which carries substantial traffic between George Town, Gelugor, Bayan Lepas and the Penang Bridge. Traffic volumes can increase considerably during weekday peak periods and around major events at the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre. The continuing construction of The Light Waterfront and the Mutiara Line may also result in temporary traffic diversions and changes to access arrangements.

Fun Fact

Merione is unusual in that its residential component occupies the upper 29 floors of a building whose lower floors contain several distinct commercial uses. The 39-storey building therefore brings retail shops, shop/offices, boutique offices and residences into one vertical development. Its 145 residences are also distributed at only five units per residential floor, making the residential portion considerably smaller in unit count than many of the larger condominium developments elsewhere in The Light Waterfront.

References

1. IJM Land – The Light is On: Penang's First and Finest Integrated Waterfront City
2. IJM Land – Merione Residences: Unit Types, Facilities and Project Information
3. Penang Property Talk – IJM Land launches Merione Residences following 100% take-up of Merione Grand
4. IJM Land – THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang masterplan and location information
5. Penang Travel Tips – The Light City, Gelugor
6. Penang Waterfront LRT Station – location information
7. My Property Deals – The Light Point, nearby hospitals and schools
8. Penang Travel Tips – Jalan Pantai Sinaran
9. MRT Corp – LRT Mutiara Line, including S15 Penang Waterfront Station
10. MRT Corp – LRT Mutiara Line project timeline

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