Any decision on the specifications of the Penang light rail transport (LRT) will be made by the Transport Ministry as it is a Federal project, says Anthony Loke.

The Transport Minister said that an announcement will be made once the specification is finalised.

“With all due respect, the state government has no locus standi to announce the specification,” said Loke when asked to comment on the statement made by state transport and infrastructure committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari in the recent state assembly that Penang is looking into a “low to medium capacity system” for the Penang LRT Mutiara Line project.

Loke was speaking at a press conference after opening the 57th Asean Senior Transport Officials Meeting here on Tuesday (June 11).

Zairil said the state will not choose a system that has a high capacity like Kelana Jaya LRT Line which can accommodate up to 30,000 passengers as it is not suitable for Penang.

He said the state will choose a scalable system, probably starting with two carriages.

The 29km LRT project comprises 20 stations, including two interchange stations at Komtar and Penang Sentral, with work beginning later this year.

Source: TheStar.com.my

Residents of Kampung Wellesley, a community over 30 years old, are urged to come together to apply for individual grants.

Chief Miniser Chow Kon Yeow, who visited the neighbourhood in Sungai Jawi on Saturday, listened to the grant issues faced by the Kampung Wellesley residents.

“The 106 lots in the neighborhood hold a single grant under the name of Kampung Wellesley Berhad. The residents do not have individual grants.

“Under the Land Act, signatures from the respective owners or their heirs are needed before applying for individual grants to the land office.

“We hope that they will come together and provide their signatures, as 100% agreement is required from the residents,” Chow said during a press conference during his visit.

Also present were state Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye, who is also the Jawi assemblyman, Bukit Tambun assemblyman Goh Choon Aik, Bukit Tengah assemblyman Gooi Hsiao-Leung, Machang Bubuk assemblyman Lee Khai Loon and Kebun Bunga assemblyman Lee Boon Heng.

Former Sungai Bakap assemblyman Dr Amar Pritpal Abdullah also joined the visit.

Source: Buletin Mutiara

Taman Seri Bedu, a residential development scheme by Ihsan Ceria Sdn. Bhd., is located in Tasek Gelugor on a 9.5-acre land along Jalan Tok Bedu, about a 3-minute drive from Tasek Gelugor town centre. The site is just a stone’s throw away from the Setia Fontaines township by SP Setia.

This development will feature 72 units of 2-storey homes, each with a typical 4-bedroom layout, and each bedroom will have its own attached bathroom. The homes come with a built-up size of 1,600 sq.ft. Indicative prices start from RM532,000 onwards.

Project Name: Taman Seri Bedu
Location : Tasek Gelugor
Property Type : Terrace
Total Units : 72
Land Tenure : Freehold
Indicative Price : RM532,000 onwards
Developer : Ihsan Ceria Sdn. Bhd.

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Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has allocated RM5.2mil for the provision and upgrading of neighbourhood parks this year.

Mayor Datuk A. Rajendran said with the allocation, MBPP would be able to create more neighbourhood parks in various residential areas.

“We also provide regular maintenance for every neighbourhood park under the council’s jurisdiction,” Rajendran said in his speech during the state-level National Landscape Day at Bukit Jambul neighbourhood park in Bayan Lepas.

“This is because we believe that with proper maintenance and upgraded facilities, these parks will be well-utilised by residents in surrounding neighbourhoods and make housing areas more liveable.

“For example, Bukit Jambul neighbourhood park was completed last year at a cost of RM714,000.

“This park is surrounded by trees and equipped with facilities for recreational activities.”

Also present at the event were state housing and environment committee chairman Datuk Seri Sundarajoo Somu, state local government, town and country planning committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye and Batu Uban assemblyman A. Kumaresan, as reported by Buletin Mutiara.

In his speech, H’ng said a target had been set for Penang to plant 100,000 pinang (palm) trees for next year’s National Landscape Day event.

He said MBPP and Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) would be instructed to find locations for the planting of the trees.

The state-level celebration was attended by Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak and his spouse Toh Puan Khadijah Mohd Noor.

Source: TheStar.com.my

The Penang government, in partnership with PLUS Malaysia, is planning a new elevated highway, the Juru-Sungai Dua (JSD) route, aimed at reducing traffic congestion at the Juru and Sungai Dua toll plazas along the North-South Highway. The 15-kilometer project is projected to cost RM1.8 billion, according to The Star.

Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan announced on Tuesday that PLUS has completed the first of three necessary stages for the project’s confirmation. “The Penang state has formally requested the project from the federal government,” he said. “Subsequently, PLUS Malaysia presented the proposal to the Public-Private Partnership Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department in February, and discussions are currently underway. Once confirmed, the next step would involve seeking Cabinet approval.”

Ahmad highlighted the potential long-term benefits of the JSD highway for Penang and neighboring states, emphasizing that frequent travelers on this route regularly face heavy traffic. “Despite the expected construction challenges over the current highway, we are hopeful, as we can already see the light at the end of the tunnel at this stage,” he stated.

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow supported Ahmad’s comments, noting that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim experienced the severity of the congestion firsthand during a trip in February. “I had unintentionally brought Anwar from Permatang Pauh to Batu Kawan to launch an industrial park project during peak hour, and he felt the problem,” Chow explained. “The matter was raised again in April, leading the Public Works Department (JKR) and other agencies to conduct surveys at the section.”

Chow added that the JSD highway is a top priority for the state, along with the Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, which is expected to commence construction by the end of the year. These infrastructure developments aim to significantly improve traffic flow and connectivity in the region, addressing long-standing transportation issues and supporting economic growth.