Over the years, the Penang State Government has evaluated various public transport systems, such as Light Rail Transit (LRT), Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART), and on-ground trams. After assessing costs, infrastructure, commuter habits, system features, models from other cities, and expert analysis, the government decided on ... Read More

Any decision on the specifications of the Penang light rail transport (LRT) will be made by the Transport Ministry as it is a Federal project, says Anthony Loke. The Transport Minister said that an announcement will be made once the specification is finalised. "With all due respect, the state government ... Read More

Penang state government and MRT Corporation are exploring a low- to medium-capacity system for the Penang Mutiara Line light rail transit (LRT) project, Bernama has reported. The transport ministry's procurement board will determine the appropriate LRT system based on passenger projections and state needs, according to state infrastructure transport and ... Read More

The unveiling of the new Penang LRT Mutiara Line alignment marks a significant milestone in Penang's transportation infrastructure. Spanning 28 kilometers with 22 stations featuring overhead tracks, the line will offer direct access to the Penang International Airport and link with the Electric Train Service (ETS) at Butterworth, with KOMTAR ... Read More

The construction of Penang’s first light rail transit (LRT) project will begin by the fourth quarter of this year, says Anthony Loke. The Transport Minister added that the Penang LRT Mutiara Line project has been officially taken over by the Federal Government and is estimated to take six years, with ... Read More