A view of the Jelutong Landfill Site from a ferry in George Town February 21, 2020 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — The Jelutong Landfill Site (TPSJ), which has accepted construction and demolition waste and excavated soil for more than 40 years, will cease operations from November 30. The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) said the closure is to allow rehabilitation work at the site. From December 1,...
Chow Kon Yeow assures the public that Mount Erskine Underpass construction will allow traffic to flow above during works. GEORGE TOWN, Oct 16 — There will not be any major traffic disruption during the construction of the Mount Erskine Underpass, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. The Penang lawmaker said the RM25 million project involves digging an underpass to connect Mount...
January 11, 2025 PENANG made history today with the official launch of the highly anticipated Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line project. The groundbreaking ceremony was held at Bandar Sri Pinang, Sungai Pinang, marking a significant milestone in the state’s transportation development. The Mutiara LRT Line project will span a total of 29.5 kilometres, with Bandar Sri Pinang being one of the...
The 6km stretch will be toll-free and ease traffic congestion in the most densely populated areas on the island. — Photo CHAN BOON KAI/The Star Saturday, 30 Mar 2024 CONSTRUCTION of Package Two of Penang’s Air Itam-Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway bypass project is 50% complete. With land acquisition matters resolved, the schedule is well under way to be completed in 2025. State...