The highly anticipated Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project is taking shape with the groundbreaking ceremony at Bandar Sri Pinang in George Town on Saturday (Jan 11).
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00:00The groundbreaking ceremony for the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit project took place
00:10in Bandar Sri Pinang, Penang on Saturday. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who
00:16officiated the event, highlighted the LRT's potential to drive economic growth and enhance
00:22social prosperity.
00:52The LRT Mutiara Line will cover 29.5 km with 21 stations, including a provisional stop
01:06at Penang South Reclamation Island A. Starting at that stop, the line splits into two routes
01:12to Komtar and Penang Central, respectively. This dual alignment ensures smooth transit,
01:19allowing seamless travel from Penang International Airport to Penang Central.
01:23And Penang people have high expectations for the public transport system.
01:49The
02:16line is scheduled to begin operations in December 2031.