GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 — Construction of the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) alignment linking Macallum on the island to Penang Sentral in Seberang Perai, including a marine bridge across the Penang Strait, is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2027.
Penang Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the tender evaluation process for the alignment was currently being undertaken by MRT Corp, the implementing agency, and was expected to be completed this month.
“Construction is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2027, following the appointment of the main contractor for the Macallum-Penang Sentral alignment. Preliminary works will be carried out first, followed by major construction activities, including the construction of a bridge across the Penang Strait.
