The Penang state government is exploring the possibility of building a new third bridge connecting Penang Island to the mainland, positioning it as a potential alternative to the long-discussed undersea tunnel project. State infrastructure committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari confirmed the development during his winding-up speech at the state assembly ... Read More

The Penang undersea tunnel project is not abandoned, and remains an active initiative with ongoing study work, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow clarified at the state assembly on Friday. Responding to a supplementary question from Azmi Alang (PN–Telok Ayer Tawar), Chow said the state government recently received a detailed presentation ... Read More

The proposed Penang undersea tunnel remains a relevant solution to alleviate congestion on the first Penang bridge, according to state infrastructure, transport and digital committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari. Speaking at the state legislative assembly, Zairil said the tunnel would help reduce traffic flow in both directions on the bridge ... Read More

The feasibility study on the proposed Penang undersea tunnel project aimed at reducing congestion in the state is yet to be completed due to certain factors. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said one of the factors was that there is still no decision on an expansion project for the Butterworth port ... Read More

The fate of Penang’s undersea tunnel project hinges on the comprehensive masterplan for the North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT), set to be finalised by the Penang Port Commission (PPC) by the year’s end. Zairil Khir Johari, chairman of the state Infrastructure, Transportation, and Digital Economy Committee, emphasised that the preservation of ... Read More

After more than a decade, the proposed Penang Undersea Tunnel, part of the RM46bil Penang Transport Master Plan, looks to be stalled due to delays in the release of the feasibility study report. According to a news article published by TheStar, State infrastructure and transport committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari ... Read More

After a delay of nearly eight years, the feasibility study on the Penang undersea tunnel has given the controversial project a go-ahead, but it requires written reviews from the Penang Port Commission (PPC) and Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB). Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the project’s feasibility report was ... Read More