The Juru-Sungai Dua elevated highway project will be carried out through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) method, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

According to Chow, the project’s cost also has increased to RM2 billion, from the initial estimate of RM1.8 billion.

He also thanked Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for including the project in the 2025 Budget, which was announced on Friday (Oct 18).

The Juru-Sungai Dua elevated highway is one of the key projects highlighted in the 2025 Budget.

“I welcome this important announcement from the Prime Minister. I also appreciate the dedication and commitment of the Public Private Partnership Unit (UKAS) Prime Minister’s Department, which has collaborated closely with the Penang government to ensure this crucial project was included in the 2025 Budget.

“The next challenge will be the project’s implementation. I hope this project, along with several other key projects announced in the 2025 Budget, can be expedited due to their urgent necessity, as they can hugely benefit the people in the state,” Chow told reporters when asked about the matter today.

When asked whether the Juru-Sungai Dua elevated highway project will be toll-free once completed, Chow replied that there are already existing tolls along the route from Juru to Sungai Dua.

Additionally, Chow also expressed appreciation for the announcement of a new Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) in the Seberang Perai area, which he said would enhance the quality of public services at UTC@Komtar.

Several other key projects for Penang were announced in the 2025 Budget, including the raw water supply project from the Perak River to meet the water needs of northern Perak and Penang, the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT), the expansion of Penang International Airport (PIA) and the Batu Kawan Industrial Park 3.

Chow said all these projects are expected to contribute significantly to the state’s overall development.

Source: Buletin Mutiara