The Light Waterfront, Gelugor · Completed 2012 · Subsale
The Light Linear
Two 17-storey freehold blocks by IJM Land at The Light Waterfront, with 328 three-bedroom homes of 1,475–1,561 sq ft off the Jelutong Expressway.
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The Light Linear at a glance
Every figure here comes from the developer, the government housing register or the property records named at the foot of the page. Where sources disagree, the range is shown. Where nobody has published a number, it is not on this page.
Development
The Light Linear
By IJM Land Berhad
Address
2, Jalan Pantai Sinaran
Lebuhraya Jelutong, 11700 Gelugor
Tenure
Freehold
StarProperty, PropertyGuru and iProperty
Completed
2012
Blocks
2 × 17 storeys
Units
328
On 7.7 acres
Layouts
1,475–1,561 sq ft
All 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, Types A to F
Foreign buyers
Depends on the unit
Asking prices start just under the RM1 million island minimum
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at The Light Linear
A freehold family condominium in IJM’s waterfront township. Here is the case, and the catch.
Part of The Light Waterfront
The blocks sit in IJM Land’s The Light Waterfront township in Gelugor, off the Jelutong Expressway (Lebuhraya Jelutong).
Three bedrooms throughout
Every one of the six layouts is a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home of 1,475 to 1,561 sq ft, on 7.7 acres with only 328 units.
Early smart-home fittings
StarProperty notes a home internet gateway and mobile system for checking on the unit remotely.
What to weigh: older price peak
EdgeProp’s 48-month median is RM700 psf, below its recorded high of RM915 psf in November 2014. Asking prices from about RM950,000 sit above many recorded sales.
The development
The Light Linear, decoded
Two 17-storey condominium blocks on 7.7 acres of freehold land in The Light Waterfront township.
Facilities
As listed by StarProperty, PropertyGuru and iProperty; floor levels are not published.
Water
Pools
- Swimming pool
- Wading pool
- Jacuzzi
Active
Sports and fitness
- Gymnasium
- Tennis courts
- Basketball court
- Jogging and cycling path
- Reflexology path
Residents
Shared spaces
- Sky lounge
- Multi-purpose hall
- Games room
- BBQ area
- Children’s playground
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 6 The Light Linear layouts
6 layout types, from 1,475 to 1,561 sq ft. Sizes from the developer’s published plans, checked October 2026. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at The Light Linear
Asking prices and rents seen on PropertyGuru in October 2026, matched to each layout by size. Asking prices are not sale prices; compare them with the recorded transactions above.
| Layout | Size | Asking price | Asking rent | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type B / Type E | 1,475 sq ft | RM950,000–1.3m | RM2,600–3,200/mo | 33 |
| Type A / Type D | 1,539 sq ft | RM1.29m–1.4m | – | 3 |
| Type C / Type F | 1,561 sq ft | RM1.25m | RM2,800/mo | 3 |
| – | about 3,000–3,100 sq ft | – | RM3,000/mo | 1 |
Gallery
The Light Linear in pictures
Images from the developer’s marketing material unless stated. Ask for the full set on WhatsApp.
Location & connectivity
Where The Light Linear sits
2, Jalan Pantai Sinaran, Lebuhraya Jelutong, 11700 Gelugor, Penang.
The recorded numbers
The price numbers
Recorded sales and asking prices are different things. Transacted figures come from deals recorded with the government valuation department; asking figures are what owners or the developer are listing at.
| Measure | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Transacted price median, last 48 months | RM700 psf · typical RM651–751 psf | EdgeProp, viewed 5 Oct 2026 |
| Asking price for sale | From about RM950,000 | PropertyGuru and iProperty, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent 3 bedrooms, mostly 1,475 sq ft | About RM2,600–3,200 a month, most RM2,700–3,000 | iProperty listings, Sep–Oct 2026 |
The transacted row is EdgeProp’s record of sales; the asking rows are portal listing prices seen in late September and October 2026, not transactions. EdgeProp estimates the gross yield at about 3.8%.
Track record
About IJM Land Berhad
IJM Land is the property arm of the IJM Corporation group and the developer of The Light Waterfront township on the Gelugor coast.
The township masterplan also includes The Light Collection and The Light Point residences.
Around the building
What is near The Light Linear
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal~3.0 km
🛍️ Malls
- Udini Square~1.5 km
- The Gallery Kompleks Seri Damai~2.8 km
- Queensbay Mall~3.7 km
🎓 Schools
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Gelugor~400 m
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Minden Height~1.1 km
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Datuk Hj. Mohamed Nor Ahmad~1.3 km
- SJK (T) Subramaniya Barathee~1.7 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Pulau Pinang~1.3 km
- Anjung Budi~1.3 km
- PPIK~1.5 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Hospital Lam Wah Ee~3.1 km
- Spinecare Chiropractic Penang~3.4 km
- Optimax Eye Specialist Hospital~4.0 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Names as recorded on the map; check opening and enrolment details yourself.
Is it for you?
Which kind of buyer are you?
The same building suits different people for different reasons. Pick the line that sounds like you.
🏠 Living here yourself
Layouts here run from about 1,475 to 1,561 sq ft. Ask me which stacks get the better view and the least afternoon sun; that changes the price more than the floor.
💰 Buying to rent out
Compare the recorded rents in "The price numbers" above with the instalment on your loan. Smaller layouts usually rent faster; larger ones hold tenants longer.
👨👩👧 Family with children
Check the school and clinic distances in the location section, the number of car parks per unit and how busy the lifts are at 7.30 am.
✈️ Buying from overseas
Foreigners can only buy above the state minimum price and pay 8% stamp duty from 2026. Ask me which units here qualify before you shortlist.
Straight talk
What I will not hide from you
Every project has trade-offs. These are the ones I would want to know before paying a deposit.
- ⚠️ More than ten years old. Ask for the last AGM minutes and how much maintenance owners still owe; arrears show up as poor upkeep later.
- ⚠️ Asking prices are not sale prices. Compare any offer with the recorded transacted price per sq ft above before you commit.
The real cost
What buying here costs in 2026
Worked example for a unit at RM950,000, around the typical asking price here. Your figures will differ with the price and the bank.
| Malaysian buyer (90% loan) | Foreign buyer (70% loan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | RM950,000 | RM950,000 |
| Down payment | RM95,000 | RM285,000 |
| Loan amount | RM855,000 | RM665,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM22,500 | RM76,000 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM4,275 | RM3,325 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM11,610 | RM11,610 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM10,584 | RM8,532 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM143,969 | RM384,467 |
| State consent fee for foreigners | – | Set by each state; ask me for the figure |
Estimates only. Stamp duty: 1–4% tiers for Malaysians and PRs, 8% flat for foreigners from 1 Jan 2026. Legal fees follow the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023. First-time Malaysian buyers of homes up to RM500,000 may get a stamp duty exemption until 2027. Valuation, disbursements and moving costs are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
How many units are there, and how big?
328 units in two 17-storey blocks. All are 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom homes of 1,475 to 1,561 sq ft in six layouts.
Is The Light Linear freehold?
Yes. StarProperty, PropertyGuru and iProperty all give freehold tenure.
Can a foreigner buy here?
On Penang Island a foreigner can generally buy a strata home priced at RM1 million or more (RM3 million for landed homes), with state consent from the Penang Land and Mines Office. The state charges an approval levy of 3% of the price, reduced to 1.5% for island strata homes priced between RM1 million and RM1.5 million, and a foreign owner may resell only after three years from the SPA date. Stamp duty on the transfer of a home is a flat 8% for foreign buyers from 1 January 2026. Asking prices here start at about RM950,000, so only units priced at RM1 million or more qualify; recorded prices fall around that line.
How much does it rent for?
Furnished 3-bedroom units are listed at about RM2,600 to RM3,200 a month, most between RM2,700 and RM3,000 (iProperty, late September to October 2026).
Berapa harga The Light Linear?
Harga transaksi median ialah RM700 sekaki persegi (EdgeProp, 48 bulan terakhir). Harga tawaran semasa bermula sekitar RM950,000. Hartanah ini pegangan bebas dan siap pada 2012.
The Light Linear 价格多少？租金多少？
根据EdgeProp，过去48个月成交中位价约每平方尺RM700；目前挂牌价约RM95万起，三房单位月租约RM2,600至RM3,200。永久地契，2012年完工。
Which schools are near The Light Linear?
On map data, the nearest schools are Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Gelugor (~400 m), Sekolah Kebangsaan Minden Height (~1.1 km), Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Datuk Hj. Mohamed Nor Ahmad (~1.3 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near The Light Linear?
The nearest stations on map data are Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal (~3.0 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to The Light Linear?
The nearest hospital on map data is Hospital Lam Wah Ee (~3.1 km), and the nearest mall is Udini Square (~1.5 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at The Light Linear?
For a unit at RM950,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM8,532 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM143,969, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".
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Prices move and the better units go first. Tell me your budget and whether you are buying to live in or to rent out, and I will send back the units that fit, not a generic brochure.
Buying, selling or renting: one conversation, no obligation.
Jason Lim
10 years in Malaysian property · Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur · REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6
I work with local families, investors and buyers from Singapore and overseas. If a project is not right for what you need, I will say so; that is usually worth more than the brochure.