Construction of the Penang LRT Mutiara Line continues to gain momentum, with the latest aerial progress update as of 31 May 2026 showing significant activity along Segment 1 (CMC1 Package), which stretches from Komtar to Silicon Island. Multiple work fronts are now visible across the alignment, including piling works, pile ... Read More

The Penang Mutiara Line LRT could eventually be expanded beyond its current alignment to serve Tanjung Bungah on the island and Bukit Mertajam and Batu Kawan on the mainland, according to MRT Corp. Speaking at the International Rail Transit Forum 2026, MRT Corp business planning and project economics general manager ... Read More

Construction of the Penang LRT Mutiara Line is progressing steadily, with the Bandar Sri Pinang and Penang International Airport (PIA) stations emerging as the most advanced sections of the project since its groundbreaking in January 2025. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, accompanied by state executive councillor for Infrastructure, Transport and ... Read More

As part of the ongoing construction of the Penang LRT Mutiara Line, Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (MRT Corp) has announced a long-term “Free-Flow” traffic management plan at the junction of Jalan Tengah and Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah. In a statement issued earlier, MRT Corp said the traffic diversion will take ... Read More

The battle for Penang's Mutiara Line systems package is shaping up to be one of Malaysia's most hotly contested transport contracts, with intense lobbying and fierce competition among seven consortia vying for a project that carries significant strategic weight in the country's rail industry. MRT Corp has opted for a ... Read More

Several long-term night lane closures and traffic diversions will begin from 16 April 2026 along key stretches of Jalan Tengah and Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, as preliminary utility works for the Penang LRT Mutiara Line (CMC1 package) move into a more active phase. The closures, announced by MRT Corp, will ... Read More

The iconic Sungai Nibong Festival Site will continue to serve the community even as it takes on a new role in the Penang Mutiara Line LRT project, following a revised depot design that preserves a significant portion of the land for public use. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said ... Read More

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