The long-awaited Notice to Commence Work for Penang’s Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project has finally been issued by Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (MRT Corp) in May, paving the way for construction to begin. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook confirmed that all outstanding issues between the ... Read More

The Penang state government will implement comprehensive traffic management strategies to minimise disruptions caused by several upcoming large-scale infrastructure projects, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said yesterday. Acknowledging that developments such as the Silicon Island, the 29.5km Mutiara Line LRT, and the Juru–Sungai Dua Elevated Highway may cause temporary congestion, ... Read More

The large-scale construction phase of the Penang Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT) line is expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026, marking a significant milestone for one of the state’s most anticipated public transport projects. Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Mohd ... Read More

MRT Corp has addressed recent public concerns regarding the progress of the Penang LRT Mutiara Line, reaffirming that the project remains on track and within schedule. In the past three months, MRT Corp has made key progress, including securing approval for advance works under Section 20A of the Town and ... Read More

The physical construction of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line in Penang is expected to commence in the third quarter of this year. Chief Minister Y.A.B. Tuan Chow Kon Yeow expressed confidence in the project's progress following an update presented at the State Executive Council (Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan - ... Read More

Penang reached a historic milestone today with the official launch of the Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line project. The groundbreaking ceremony, held in Bandar Sri Pinang, Sungai Pinang, was officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and marked a transformative moment in the state’s transportation landscape. Penang Chief ... Read More

This year’s iconic Pesta Pulau Pinang is set to be the last held at the Tapak Pesta Sungai Nibong, as the venue will soon make way for the Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line development. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced during the festival’s launch that part of the site ... Read More

The long-awaited Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Penang is set to officially begin with a groundbreaking ceremony on January 11, 2025. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the event, marking a significant milestone in Penang’s public transportation development. Sungai Pinang state assemblywoman Lim Siew Khim ... Read More

A transport consultant has questioned whether the upcoming LRT project in Penang is robust enough to withstand political shifts given the country’s track record with rail projects in the past. Wan Agyl Wan Hassan, the founder of transport think tank My Mobility Vision, said that while the government is often ... Read More

The reclamation for the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) Depot on Silicon Island is making remarkable progress, with the land now extending over 28 hectares. This depot will serve as a cornerstone of the island’s ambitious transportation network, supporting a visionary shift toward green mobility and sustainable urban living ... Read More