Pesta Pulau Pinang returns, but moves to Tasek Gelugor after 50 Years at Sungai Nibong
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 15 — Pesta Pulau Pinang will return this year for a month-long celebration starting December 1,...
Pesta Pulau Pinang, a long-running annual celebration, is set to return to Padang Menora in Tasek Gelugor after 50 years at its traditional location in Sungai Nibong, according to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. The event will commence on December 1 and span a month. Although the new venue is smaller than the original grounds, Chow stated it is suitable for continuing the annual festivities.
The relocation follows the closure of Sungai Nibong to make way for the Mutiara Line light rail transit (LRT) station and depot construction. The state government explored several alternative sites before settling on Tasek Gelugor. Despite the venue change, the event will retain its prestigious name, acknowledging its brand recognition over the past half-century.
The Pesta site in Sungai Nibong is now earmarked for a proposed Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Masterplan, spanning around 23.47 hectares. The project, a collaboration between the state government, the Asian Development Bank, MRT Corporation, and multiple agencies, aims to create a mixed-use transit hub integrating residential, commercial, and public facilities.
The master plan is expected to be finalized in October, with full implementation slated to take 10 to 15 years.
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