Penang CM Admits Financial Woes Behind Air Itam–Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway Delay

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has acknowledged that financial difficulties faced by the project concessionaire are behind the delay in completing the Air...

Penang Mutiara Line: Over 6,700 new trees to replace 2,100 felled for LRT project

GEORGE TOWN: In the march towards urban modernisation, trees are often seen as the first casualty. But for the Penang LRT Mutiara Line project,...

Batang Lupar 1 Bridge: Malaysia’s Longest River Crossing Opens Toll-Free in Sarawak

Sarawak officially opened the Batang Lupar 1 Bridge to traffic on 21 May, ushering in a new era of connectivity across the state’s coastal...

Penang LRT Deal Thoroughly Vetted Despite Single-Source Process, Says Transport Ministry

THE contract for Package 1 of Penang’s Mutiara Line LRT project was awarded through a “single-source request for proposal” but underwent rigorous vetting, the...

1.9 Million Vehicles Expected to Enter Penang During Long Holiday Weekend

AN estimated 1.9 million vehicles are expected to enter and pass through Penang during the upcoming long holiday period, which includes Aidiladha, Wesak Day,...

Penang LRT Mutiara Line: Seven Consortia Clash in High-Stakes Reverse E-Bidding for Systems Package

The competition for Penang's Mutiara Line light rail transit systems package has intensified, with CIMB Research describing the bidding landscape as marked by stiff...

Penang Ferries Spared From Fuel Surcharge As Cost Pressures Mount

Penang ferry services will remain free of any fuel surcharge, even as the federal government prepares to roll out a tiered levy on other...

Muhibbah Engineering Lands RM120M Penang LRT Subcontract From Gamuda

Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd has secured a subcontract valued at RM120 million from Gamuda Industrial Building System Sdn Bhd, marking a significant addition to...

Penang’s Multi-Billion Air Cargo Hub Set for 2029 Launch

The first phase of Penang International Logistics Aeropark (PILA), a major air cargo warehouse development, is expected to be completed by 2029, state Chief...

Mutiara Line LRT: Land Acquisition Progresses for Segments One and Two

Land acquisition for Penang's Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project is advancing, with work underway on Segments One and Two. Transport Minister Anthony Loke...

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