Anwar defends Penang LRT cost increase as a step towards improved connectivity


BUTTERWORTH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has criticised certain opposition leaders for raising concerns about the rising cost of the Penang Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT).

He said the increase was due to the project now crossing the channel to Penang Sentral in Seberang Perai.

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