The first parcel of reclaimed land on Penang’s Silicon Island is expected to be ready for handover to MRT Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRTC) as early as May, marking a major milestone in the island’s phased development strategy. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the 27.7-hectare (68.5-acre) site designated for the ... Read More

The Penang Mutiara Line LRT project has achieved a significant milestone with the segmental box girder (SBG) casting yard in Sungai Ular, Kulim now 90 per cent complete. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said in a statement on Saturday that the 15.378-hectare facility is set to play a critical role ... Read More

Fresh discussions have emerged over the proposed secondary depot for the Penang LRT’s Mutiara Line, following feedback received during the public display of the revised railway scheme. A key point of debate is whether the currently proposed Sungai Dua depot site, located on part of the former Pesta grounds, should ... Read More

The Penang state government is currently focusing on land acquisition and the resettlement of residents affected by the implementation of the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said work related to the project is progressing according to schedule, with the state government responsible for ... Read More

Imagine crossing the Penang Strait in just eight minutes, a promise highlighted as the Penang Mutiara LRT Line enters its statutory public inspection phase and invites the public to examine the revised alignment connecting Butterworth to the heart of George Town. The Penang Mutiara LRT Line, a key component of ... Read More

Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has launched a three-month Public Inspection exercise for the Revised Railway Scheme of the Penang LRT Mutiara Line, marking a significant milestone in the state’s rail connectivity plans. Running from 24 February to 24 May 2026, the Public Inspection allows members of ... Read More

Monthly traffic management plans (TMPs) for the Penang Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project are being submitted and reviewed to keep pace with ongoing construction developments, said Penang infrastructure, transport and digital committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari. He explained that the project owner, Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (MRTC), submits ... Read More

Traffic diversion works will be implemented along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah towards George Town starting today to facilitate construction works for the Penang LRT Mutiara Line. According to Penang City Councillor Chan Soon Aun of the Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang (MBPP), the diversion involves the temporary closure of the leftmost ... Read More

Contractors involved in the Penang Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project have been instructed to implement continuous traffic mitigation measures to prevent severe congestion around construction sites as works intensify across the island. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the directive comes amid rapid escalation of construction activities, ... Read More

The Penang government is coordinating the relocation of businesses affected by preparatory works for the Penang Light Rail Transit Mutiara Line, particularly hawkers and roadside traders located along the project alignment, ahead of the main construction phase scheduled to begin in January 2026. The Mutiara Line, which is expected to ... Read More