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The Penang government is still waiting to meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Transport Minister Anthony Loke to discuss the proposed George Town–Butterworth Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the discussion would also touch on other critical transport projects in Penang, such as the Bayan Lepas LRT (BL LRT) and the Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1).
“The George Town–Butterworth LRT is a proposed extension of the BL LRT, which serves to connect the mainland KTMB railway line to the BL LRT at the Penang Sentral Transport Hub.
“Together, the two lines will enable passengers to travel between the island and the mainland, and to must-go locations on the island between George Town and Bayan Lepas.
“They will also be crucial for future plans to extend the services to other locations in the state such as Air Itam, Tanjung Tokong, Butterworth and Bukit Mertajam,” Chow said today.
Chow spoke about the proposed George Town–Butterworth LRT, a new component under the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP), during his winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly on Nov 24 last year.
“We will pursue the island-mainland LRT link.
“We are aware that people are very interested in the proposed line because thousands travel across the channel for work and leisure daily.
“Having this line will greatly improve our public transportation system and change how people commute,” he added.
Chow said: “As mentioned, we hope the Federal Government will help Penang implement this crucial transit line across the channel so we can reduce the number of vehicles on the Penang Bridge.”
Speaking about talent shortage, Chow said the phenomenon is a worldwide issue and is not unique to Penang.
“The state’s talent development programmes have created multiple channels for the talents nationwide to explore career opportunities.
“We feel that the state needs to have both short and long-term measures in the talent attraction agenda to ensure a sustainable talent pipeline,” he said, giving examples of some of the talent-related initiatives by the state government.
Among the initiatives are the Penang Internship Subsidy Programme (PISP), Penang GBS Industry Academy (PGIA), and Penang Future Foundation (PFF).
“With the state government’s proactive approaches, coupled with the industry’s slower growth this year, I am hopeful that the labour market will stabilise in three to six months,” he added.
Source: Buletin Mutiara
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Mixed development by Red Blue Development Sdn. Bhd. (TGB Group) in the established township of Sungai Nibong. Strategically located along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, diagonally opposite three public schools, namely SRJK(C) Kwang Hwa, SRJK(C) Shih Chung and SMK Sungai Nibong. It features a mix of residential and commercial components.
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Maldives Residences, yet another residential development by Ideal Property Group at Bayan Lepas. Strategically located along Jalan Sungai Tiram 6, just across the road from Havana Beach Residences. It is conveniently connected to Jalan Tun Dr Awang, less than 2km away from Penang International Airport. Other neighboring housing schemes include Tree Sparina, The Amarene, Summerskye Residences, Lucerne Residences, The Clovers, and a few others. SMJK Heng Ee Secondary School (Bayan Baru branch) is within walking distance.
This development comprises 46-storey building with 4 residential towers. It features a mix of affordable and upgraded units, with a standard built-up size of 850sq.ft. Public units are being upgraded with an additional 80sq.ft. and dual key option.
Project Name : Maldives Residences
Location : Bayan Lepas
Property Type : Residential
Tenure: Freehold
Built-up Size: 850sq.ft. (affordable), 850sq.ft.+80sq.ft. (public unit)
Total Units : (to be confirmed)
Indicative Price : RM498,000 onwards (open market unit)
Developer : Ideal Property Group
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(This project first appeared in Penang Property Talk on 3 Jan 2019)
Residents in Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan will have their first-ever public market in the area soon!
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who is also the Batu Kawan MP, said the project which sits on a 7.69-acre land near Taman Crescentia is divided into two phases at an estimated cost of RM69 million.
“The first phase that involves soil excavation and soil treatment works has already started on Nov 7 last year and is expected to be completed on Jan 6, 2024.
“The second phase will include the building construction and infrastructure that is expected to start in the first quarter of 2024 and be fully completed in the third quarter of 2025.
“Once completed, the public market will be able to house more than 200 traders and also equipped with a food complex, 753 parking lots, grease traps and other facilities.
“The project is under the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) but when it is fully completed, it will be handed over to Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) as the owner.
“Thus, we hope that this construction work can run smoothly and be completed within the set timeline,” Chow said in his speech before taking part in the groundbreaking ceremony of the new public market project in Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan today.
Also present were state Local Government, Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo, Bukit Tambun assemblyman Goh Choon Aik, MBSP mayor Datuk Azhar Arshad and PDC chief executive officer Aziz Bakar.
According to Chow, the public market project will not only benefit residents in Bandar Cassia but also nearby areas in the south Seberang Perai (SPS) district, especially in Simpang Ampat and Valdor.
“I am sure that this is the good news that is eagerly awaited by the residents here and those living nearby SPS to have a public market that is near their living place.
“And we hope when the project is fully completed, we can spur the local economy in Bandar Cassia and nearby areas in SPS,” he added.
Source: Buletin Mutiara
