Penang is poised to make another leap in infrastructure development with the construction of a new permanent bridge linking the island’s southern coast to the ambitious Silicon Island project. Construction of the four-lane marine viaduct is scheduled to begin this month, with completion expected by December 2028. Announced by Penang ... 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 development of Penang’s Silicon Island, a 2,300-acre reclaimed land project, continues to progress on schedule, with key milestones in place to transform it into a high-value economic hub. The depot land for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line, located on the island, is set to be handed ... 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

One year after the commencement of Silicon Island’s development in September 2023, the project has already demonstrated significant progress and positive outcomes for Penang’s economy, environment, and local communities. This ambitious initiative, undertaken by the Penang state government, has achieved numerous milestones in its first year, showcasing the broad benefits ... Read More

The Penang government is setting the stage for a significant industrial expansion with the development of Silicon Island, a sprawling 2,300-acre reclaimed land project located off the southern coast of Penang Island. According to Zairil Khir Johari, the state executive councillor for Infrastructure, Transport, and Digital, the first factory on ... Read More

Penang Silicon Island, an ambitious reclamation project that is garnering international acclaim for its innovative approach to urban development and sustainability. Spearheaded by Silicon Island Development Sdn Bhd (SIDSB), this initiative is set to transform the landscape, not just physically, but environmentally and socially in Penang as well. At the ... Read More

The Penang government is optimistic that the Silicon Island project, once completed, will replicate the success of the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone (FIZ). Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said this is possible through a topside development plan for the project. Chow, alongside Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul ... Read More

In a recent Facebook post, the Chief Minister of Penang unveiled that the long-awaited Silion Island (also known as Penang South Island) reclamation project has officially begun. This momentous endeavor, which endured nearly a decade of legal and technical challenges along with extensive public engagement, marks a major step towards a ... Read More

The Penang South Island (PSI) reclamation project, which has been scaled down from three islands to one following a request from the prime minister, will finally kick off with Gamuda Bhd starting Phase 1 of the reclamation works worth RM3.717 billion on July 1. This involves about 1,260 acres of ... Read More