Penangites eagerly await traffic jam-free future with LRT service


Crawling through traffic jams is a regular experience for road users in Penang. – LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Penang residents, especially those living on the island, are eager for the commencement of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) project at the end of this year.

A check by Bernama found that the public was excited about the project and confident that the LRT will ease the long-standing traffic congestion in Penang.

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