Vision Penang 2030

HOW should Penang be in the future? The Penang2030 guide outlines the vision, themes and strategic initiatives for the state to move forward. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Penang2030 was an approach that was undertaken after a series of consultations and stakeholders engagements. “We want to encourage the people to take part in realising […]

History Behind Penang’s Popular Ferry Service

PULAU Talang Talang sedia untuk berlepas (Pulau Talang Talang is ready to depart),” the voice booms over the public announcement system. This is quickly followed by two short blasts of the ship’s horn. Almost immediately, the entire vessel starts to shudder as its powerful engines below deck effortlessly nudge the submerged propellers to life. Fortunate […]

Penang LRT project to start in 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) — Construction of the proposed Komtar-Bayan Lepas Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, part of Penang’s multi-billion ringgit Transport Master Plan (PTMP), is expected to begin next year. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the project is currently awaiting conditional approval by the Transport Ministry, which would likely be obtained soon. […]