Penang speeding up projects after announcing 75% performance mark


Chow (centre, red tie) having a light moment with state leaders after presenting Penang’s report card at The Top@Komtar.

SEVERAL infrastructure and mobility projects, including the Penang South Reclamation (PSR), Bayan Lepas Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Pan Island Link (PIL 1), will be accelerated although challenges abound.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the proposals “are not cast in stone”, with some at the proposal stage while tenders would be called for others.

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