Source: Penang Port FB

The project to upgrade the two ferry terminals in Penang will be completed in August and will have airport-like facilities as well as cater to persons with disabilities (PwD).

Penang Port Commission (PPC ) chairman Datuk Tan Teik Cheng said the upgrading works at the Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim (PSAH) ferry terminal in Butterworth here, and Pangkalan Raja Tun Uda (PRTU) in George Town near here, were more than 60 per cent complete, which is 1.24 per cent ahead of the original schedule.

“Both ferry terminals, occupying an estimated area of 400 square metres (per terminal), are expected to be fully completed by August. The project is currently progressing ahead of schedule.

“Overall, I am satisfied with the upgrading process where more than 60 per cent has been achieved and we estimate that each terminal will be able to accommodate 300 people at a time and will be operational before National Day,” he told reporters after working visits to both terminals today.

The upgrading project began last year, among others, for easier convenience of the public in using the ferry services in the future. The new ferries will be used to carry pedestrians, motorcycles and bicycles.

Tan said when completed, both terminals will be equipped with modern and complete facilities, including a universal design to meet the needs of PwDs using the ferry services.

However, he was unable to provide details of total allocation or the cost to upgrade the two terminals because it is a Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) project, adding that those details will be announced later by PPSB.

He said next year, five new ferries, worth RM30 million and allocated by the federal government would be used at the two terminals to facilitate foot as well as motorcycle and bicycle travel to and from the mainland to the island and vice versa.

“Based on forecast, in 2023, there will be a total of 1,643,919 passengers using the ferry services and it will increase to 1,685,430 people by 2028,” he said.

He added that bicycles and motorcycles would record usage of between 680,000 and 711,000 units next year and in 2028, the total handling of the two-wheelers is expected to remain the same.

Source: Bernama

It was a joyful Sunday morning for those living in Air Itam as the Penang government officially announced the opening of the long-awaited Desa Mawar neighbourhood park here.

Measuring 6,855sq ft, the park was upgraded and installed with various attractive facilities for the people to enjoy.

The construction works at the state-owned land commenced in May last year and were completed in eight months.

It cost a total of RM686,470 which was borne by the state government.

Once an open space but now turned into a friendly park, it is well equipped with facilities such as charging ports using the solar system, a walkway for visitors, exercise equipment, a children’s playground and others.

The charging ports were made out of recycled items, courtesy of the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) Landscape Department.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who was present to officiate the opening, said while such parks were crucial for the well-being of the community, they complemented the state’s capacity of garnering huge investment figures.

“As this initiative directly falls in line with the Penang2030 vision of ‘A Family-Focused Green and Smart State that Inspires the Nation’, there is a potential of attracting more foreign investors to our state in the future.

“This is evident when our state achieved a record-breaking total approved manufacturing investment of RM76.2 billion in 2021.

“We have greatly contributed to the nation’s economy as a whole, and we will continue to do so because we have the means and capabilities of doing so.

“Meanwhile, it is important to also realise that we will be an ageing society in a few years. So, such parks are crucial for those 60 years and above to keep fit and stay healthy,” Chow said during his speech at the Desa Mawar neighbourhood park opening ceremony in Air Itam today.

He also thanked the MBPP Landscape Department for incorporating solar panel technology in its initiatives to accelerate the low-carbon city agenda in the state.

Meanwhile, MBPP secretary A. Rajendran said a total of 4,977 plants and flowers of various types were planted at the park.

“This project is part of MBPP’s vision of meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which is in line with the Penang2030 vision,” he said.

Air Itam assemblyman Joseph Ng, who was also present, hoped that the community in Air Itam would take good care of the park and not vandalise the area, which he regarded as the blood and sweat of many agencies coming together to materialise the opening today.

Also present during the ceremony were state Local Government, Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo and Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh.

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Source: Buletin Mutiara

Penang will see the establishment of its first-ever ultra-modern logistics commercial complex in Bayan Lepas next year.

Titijaya Land Berhad and DHL Supply Chain (M) Sdn yesterday signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to develop the complex at a 20-acre mixed development site in Bayan Lepas.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who witnessed the signing ceremony at Ascott Gurney, said he looked forward to the first-of-its-kind facility in the state that would be fully equipped with automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) robotics technology.

“Congratulations to both Titijaya Land Berhad and DHL Supply Chain (M) Sdn Bhd for choosing Penang as the place to expand business operations.

“It is a great benefit for us. We welcome this development and hope that other conglomerates can also explore their business opportunities here.

“We will continue to support the business investments by locals as well as multinational and international businesses.

“On top of that, we applaud the collaboration between these two companies, which will provide the semiconductor logistic solution to the Electrical and Electronics (E&E) industry in Bayan Lepas.

“I look forward to the completion of this project in June 2023,” Chow said.

Among those present at the ceremony were guest of honour Penang Governor Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak, state Trade, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Committee chairman Datuk Abdul Halim Hussain and state Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Yeoh Soon Hin.

Chow believed that both companies were well-positioned to materialise the project, in which construction works were scheduled to begin in June this year.

“We should strive with our proven track record in making Penang the premier choice for investments,” he said.

Titijaya Land Berhad group managing director Lim Poh Yit said the partnership with the world’s largest logistics company would open up more opportunities for them on similar projects.

“This marks our first venture into a premium semiconductor facility,” he said.

DHL Supply Chain Malaysia managing director Mario Lorenz said the growing demand and growth in the manufacturing and E&E industry and the capability of Titijaya Land Berhad were the main reasons for their collaboration.

“It will open up more growth opportunities for both companies,” he said.

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Source: Buletin Mutaira

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D’ Starlingtton, a residential development by Wismas Dayamas Sdn. Bhd. (GSD Land) at Teluk Kumbar. It is located on a 4.5-acre land along Jalan Teluk Kumbar, approximately 2km away from Penang International Airport. Neighboring communities include Platinum III, D’zone Condominium, Saujana Heights Apartment, Emerald Residence, and the low-density luxury development – Valencia Residence by Aman Setia Group.

This development comprises a 29-storey condominium building, featuring 820 residential units. There will be a separate 11-storey carpark building with residence facilities located at the rooftop.

Project Name: D’ Starlingtton
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Total Units : 820
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