Penang Hill cable car project won by firm with experience in large public transport jobs


GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Hill cable car project has been awarded to a homegrown pioneer in the local rail industry with an estimated investment of RM245mil.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the successful bidder, Hartasuma Sdn Bhd, has almost 30 years of experience in the full range of delivery from project management to international supply chain and logistics management, testing and commissioning protocols and project financing.

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