By Chan Wei Chao (REN 39846), Team Leader, Bricksmen Team · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. · Updated 14 November 2026
The new SJKC Heng Ee campus in Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas, broke ground on 14 November 2026, with the first intake of pupils planned for September 2028. The Chinese primary school is moving from its current premises on Macalister Road, George Town. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow attended the ceremony.
The key facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| School | SJK(C) Heng Ee, moving from Macalister Road, George Town, where it has about 130 pupils |
| New site | Four acres in Sungai Tiram, Southwest District, beside SMJK Heng Ee Bayan Baru branch |
| Buildings | Three blocks with 18 classrooms, plus an office, workshops, laboratories, a canteen and an assembly hall |
| Capacity | Up to 540 pupils a session, or about 1,080 on two sessions |
| Timeline | Planning permission May 2023; building plan approval July 2025; groundbreaking 14 November 2026; completion expected in early 2028; first intake September 2028 |
| Funding | RM100,000 from Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin’s parliamentary allocation. The total cost was not stated |
Board chairman Tan Sri Datuk Alex Ooi Kee Liang said the school still needs funds for equipment and preparations, and asked companies, alumni and the public to contribute. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh gave the completion and capacity details.
How the school is being built
The state allocated 12 acres in Sungai Tiram to the Heng Ee board in 2013. About eight acres went to the secondary school branch, which opened in 2017, and four acres were kept for the primary school.
The state is also tying development approvals to school building. In June 2023, the State Planning Committee approved an appeal by developer Ideal Gim Venture Sdn Bhd on condition that it builds SJKC Heng Ee in Sungai Tiram and SJKT Rajaji in Air Itam. The certificate of completion for the developer’s private or international school can only be issued after both schools are completed. State guidelines require a four-acre school site for every 1,250 homes.
What it means for homebuyers
- A new Chinese primary school for the Bayan Lepas area. Families in Sungai Tiram, Bayan Baru and Bayan Lepas will have another SJKC option from late 2028.
- Don’t buy on the school alone. Opening dates can move, and places depend on the Education Ministry’s intake rules. Check with the school nearer the time.
- Expect more traffic at school hours. A trial no-right-turn rule at Jalan Sungai Tiram 1 has just started, so visit at peak hours before you buy nearby.
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Frequently asked questions
When will the new SJKC Heng Ee open?
The first intake of pupils is planned for September 2028.
Where is the new SJKC Heng Ee campus?
On a four-acre site in Sungai Tiram, Bayan Lepas, beside SMJK Heng Ee Bayan Baru branch.
How many pupils can it take?
Up to 540 pupils a session in 18 classrooms, or about 1,080 on two sessions.
Who is building the school?
Developer Ideal Gim Venture Sdn Bhd, as a condition of a state planning approval.
Looking for a home near schools in Bayan Lepas?
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Sources
- Penang Property Talk: New SJKC Heng Ee campus in Sungai Tiram breaks ground
- Buletin Mutiara: Penang ties development approvals to school construction, new SJKC Heng Ee likely to open in September 2028
This article is general information based on published reports as of 14 November 2026. School dates and plans may change; check with the school before making decisions.