The State Government of Penang has appealed to the federal government to approve funding for the Pan Island Link 1 (PIL1) highway project under the 13th Malaysian Plan. The project would significantly enhance traffic management on the island. The application is currently under federal review. Other key projects to get federal support include the elevated highway from Juru to Sungai Dua, the Mutiara LRT, the Penang International Airport expansion, and the Sungai Perak-Penang water supply project.
The Government of Penang updated the assembly on the Silicon Island reclamation initiative, which has completed 150 out of a planned 2,300 acres. Additionally, they also highlighted Penang’s 2023 economic performance, with a GDP of RM116 billion, driven by services and manufacturing, and noted the state’s record-high GDP per capita. Further, a detailed plans for the state’s RM1.185 billion water infrastructure plan to meet future demand, the upcoming Penang Water Resources Board Bill, and the KITAB Smart City Campus development in Bandar Cassia aimed at supporting Islamic education and urban growth was announced.
