GEORGE TOWN, Oct 19 — A total of 280 federal development projects in Penang, with a combined cost of RM33.22 billion, have been approved under the Second Rolling Plan (RP2) of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) for 2027.

In a statement today, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the projects comprise 44 new projects and 236 ongoing projects, with RM2.68 billion allocated for implementation in 2027.

The 44 new projects have a combined cost of RM578.29 million, with RM63.71 million allocated for next year, he said.

Of these, four state priority projects submitted by the Penang state government in February have also been approved, Chow said.