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

The Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project is set to enhance connectivity with 20 stations on Penang Island and one on the mainland at Penang Sentral in Seberang Perai. This landmark project, developed by MRT Corp, aims to provide seamless transport options for residents and commuters. State Transport ... Read More

The project developer, Mass Rapid Transit Corp Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp), is currently considering a few locations for the groundbreaking ceremony of Penang’s highly anticipated Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the much-awaited groundbreaking event is scheduled to take place at ... Read More

Penang is poised to gain substantial advantages from a series of development projects highlighted in Budget 2025, unveiled by Prime Minister Datuk Anwar Ibrahim in the Dewan Rakyat on Friday (Oct 18). Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow described these projects as essential enhancements for the state, addressing the needs of ... Read More

Penang’s Light Rail Transport (LRT) dream will begin to take shape in December with a groundbreaking event, with the first station to be built in Lebuh Macallum. Transport Minister Anthony Loke is said to have approved a date to get the 29km Mutiara Line landmark project off the ground. The ... Read More

Penang is gearing up for a significant infrastructural leap with the proposed third link between Penang Island and the mainland – a railway bridge for the Mutiara LRT Line. Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed that the alignment for this light rail transit (LRT) has been finalized, featuring a railway bridge ... Read More