Silicon Island gets global credit

Ambitious plan: (From left) An artist’s impression of how well-connected Silicon Island will be with Penang International Airport and the second bridge when it is ready. Aerial view of the reclamation in progress at Batu Maung to create the 930ha Silicon Island.

GEORGE TOWN: Penang’s Silicon Island is getting international attention as a green investment model featuring unique design and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) features.

Most of the talk on media platforms recently was focused on the Silicon Island’s 70:30 public-private transport modal shift to reduce carbon emission.