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Family-sized homes with private lift lobbies at The Light City
Lightwater Residences | The Light City, Gelugor
Freehold · Developer: Jaringan Simfoni Sdn Bhd · Prices are gross and change with unit and floor.
Lightwater Residences | The Light City, Gelugor
The Light City, Gelugor, Penang
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Project Details
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Development
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Lightwater Residences @ The Light City
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Developer
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Jaringan Simfoni Sdn Bhd (IJM Perennial Development)
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Land Title
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Residential title under the Housing Development Act
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Land Area
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2.87 acres
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Tenure
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Freehold
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No. of Towers
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Total Units
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262 units
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Total Floors
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34
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Total Unit Per Floor
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5
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Lifts Per Floor
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5 passenger lifts + 2 fire (bomba) lifts per tower; private lift lobby for each unit
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Unit Size
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Type A / A1 / A2 | 1,152 sq.ft. | 2 Bedroom
Type B / B3 | 1,410 sq.ft. | 3 Bedroom Type B2 | 1,561 sq.ft. | 3 Bedroom Type B1 | 1,572 sq.ft. | 3 Bedroom Type C | 1,690 sq.ft. | 3+1 Bedroom Type D1 / D2 | 2,454 sq.ft. | 4+1 Bedroom Type E1 / E2 | 3,186 sq.ft. | 5+1 Bedroom |
What Defines Lightwater Residences
A Lift Lobby of Your Own
Each home opens onto a private lift lobby. On every floor a tower's five homes are served by five passenger lifts, plus two fire lifts. That is roughly one lift per home on each floor, and residents step out of the lift at their own door.
Two to 5+1 Bedrooms
Types A, A1 and A2 measure 1,152 square feet (two bedrooms); B and B3 1,410, B2 1,561 and B1 1,572 (three bedrooms); C 1,690 (3+1); D1 and D2 2,454 (4+1); and E1 and E2 3,186 square feet (5+1).
Up to Four Car Parks
Bays grow with the home: Types A to A2 come with 2-3 car parks, Types B1 to B3 and Type C with 3-4, and the D and E types with 4. Each home also gets a storage locker.
Semi-Furnished, With Balcony
Homes are handed over semi-furnished, with air-conditioning, wardrobes, water heaters and a fitted kitchen with appliances, and each one has a balcony. The building adds QR-code registration for visitors, an app for residents and EV charging points.
Level 6 Pools, Level 25 Lounge
Level 6 carries a main pool, a private pool, a wading pool, a gym, a multipurpose hall, music and media rooms and indoor and outdoor playgrounds. Level 25 holds a sky lounge, private dining room, sauna and a second jacuzzi.
Fee Estimated at RM0.53 psf
Maintenance is estimated at RM0.53 per sq ft plus a 10% sinking fund. Prices work out to approximately RM1,784 psf.
Quick answers
Lightwater Residences at a glance
- How much is Lightwater Residences?
- From RM2,055,000 (gross), for the smallest units around 1,152 sq ft.
- When is the completion date?
- Completing Q1 2029 (developer's expected date; dates can move).
- Freehold or leasehold?
- Freehold.
- What sizes are there?
- 1,152 to 3,186 sq ft.
- Floor plans and brochure?
- The layouts are further down this page; ask us on WhatsApp for the full brochure.
For the latest price list and available units, WhatsApp +60 10-827 8932.
Monthly
Roughly what it costs each month
For the smallest unit (1,152 sq ft) at the starting price of RM2,055,000.
An illustration, not a quote. Banks' published reference home-loan rates ranged from about 4.1% to 5.2% in September 2026, and the margin and tenure you get depend on the bank and on you. Stamp duty on the loan agreement is 0.5% of your loan. Work it out for another unit →
Compare
Every Gelugor project we track
We track 4 projects in Gelugor, starting from RM820,100 (Keeperz Suites) up to RM2,055,000 (Lightwater Residences). Unit sizes run from 484 to 3,186 sq ft. 3 are due between 2029 and 2030.
| Project | From | Per sq ft | Sizes | Status |
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| Keeperz Suites | RM820,100 | about RM1,694 | 484–581 sq ft | Completing Q4 2030 |
| The Capehauz | RM859,000 | about RM1,227 | 700–947 sq ft | To be confirmed |
| The Lighthauz | RM864,500 | about RM1,181 | 732–1,001 sq ft | Completing 2030 |
| Lightwater Residences (this page) | RM2,055,000 | about RM1,784 | 1,152–3,186 sq ft | Completing Q1 2029 |
Per sq ft is the starting price divided by the smallest unit — a rough guide, not a quoted rate.
Where Lightwater Residences Sits
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How Lightwater Residences compares nearby
The 4 projects on our list closest to Lightwater Residences, by straight-line distance. Price per square foot is the starting price divided by the smallest layout.
| Project | Distance | From | Smallest unit | Per sq ft | Tenure | Completion |
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| Lightwater Residences (this project) | – | RM2,055,000 | 1,152 sq ft | RM1,784 | Freehold | Expected Q1 2029 |
| The Capehauz | about 0.4 km | RM859,000 | 700 sq ft | RM1,227 | Freehold | Not yet announced |
| Keeperz Suites | about 0.5 km | RM820,100 | 484 sq ft | RM1,694 | Freehold | Expected Q4 2030 |
| The Lighthauz | about 0.5 km | RM864,500 | 732 sq ft | RM1,181 | Freehold | Expected 2030 |
| Noordinz Suites | about 4.7 km | RM682,870 | 377 sq ft | RM1,811 | Freehold | Expected Q3 2027 |
Of these 5 projects, Lightwater Residences has the 5th-lowest starting price and the 4th-lowest price per square foot.
Prices are gross starting prices as published by each developer and change by unit and floor.
Frequently asked questions
Information last updated: 22 October 2026
Where is Lightwater Residences?
Inside The Light City, 11700 Gelugor, on Penang island's eastern shoreline, looking out to the Penang Bridge. Klinik Desa Sungai Gelugor is roughly 510 m away and Lotus's around 790 m, measured in a straight line.
Is Lightwater Residences freehold?
Yes. It is freehold, on 2.87 acres, with a residential title under the Housing Development Act.
What do homes at Lightwater Residences cost?
RM2,055,000 up to RM3,515,000, approximately RM1,784 psf.
Which unit types are there?
Two-bedroom Types A, A1 and A2 of 1,152 square feet; three-bedroom Types B and B3 (1,410), B2 (1,561) and B1 (1,572); a 3+1 Type C of 1,690; 4+1 Types D1 and D2 of 2,454; and 5+1 Types E1 and E2 of 3,186 square feet. Every home has a balcony and a private lift lobby.
When will Lightwater Residences be completed?
Completion is targeted for Q1 2029. The project is under construction.
Who is the developer?
Jaringan Simfoni Sdn Bhd, part of IJM Perennial Development.
How many homes share a floor?
Five per floor, with 262 homes over 34 floors. Lifts per tower: five for passengers and two for firefighting; every home also has its own lift lobby.
What is the maintenance fee at Lightwater Residences?
An estimated RM0.53 per sq ft, plus a 10% sinking fund.
How many car parks does each unit get?
Types A, A1 and A2: 2-3 car parks; Types B1, B2, B3 and C: 3-4; Types D1, D2, E1 and E2: 4. Every unit also comes with one locker.
Can foreigners buy at Lightwater Residences?
Yes, any unit. Penang requires a foreign buyer of island strata to pay at least RM1,000,000, and the lowest price here is RM2,055,000. State Authority approval is still needed for each purchase.
What does a foreign buyer pay the state at Lightwater Residences?
The application is made through a lawyer, with a fee of RM10,000 per title because the title is residential. With every price above RM1,500,000, a 3% levy applies, settled within 30 days after approval. The foreign owner then has to wait 3 years from the SPA before any resale. Penang's figure for MM2H participants is RM500,000 for up to two units, but an MM2H buyer is bound by whichever is larger: that state figure or the MM2H programme's own minimum.
Who is Lightwater Residences suited to?
Going by its record, Lightwater Residences suits families who need three bedrooms or more (layouts go up to 3,186 sq ft); foreign buyers (it starts above Penang island's RM1,000,000 minimum for a foreign buyer of a strata home). It is less suited to anyone who needs to move in before 2029 (the developer's expected completion year).
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