RM2.69bil Penang LRT contract awarded to China-Malaysia consortium

Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has awarded a RM2.69 billion contract for a key cross-sea section of the Penang LRT Mutiara Line. This extension, valued at RM2.69 billion, will connect Penang Island with Seberang Perai, creating a direct rail link between the two areas. The Civil Main Contract 2 (CMC2) package, awarded to a joint venture comprising China Communications Construction Company, TRC Construction, and Ufuk Semarak, covers the designing and constructing of a 5.5km extension from Macallum to Penang Sentral.

This includes a 3.05km sea-crossing bridge with navigational spans for vessels accessing the ports of Prai and Butterworth. The extension is expected to significantly improve connectivity and accessibility across the state, supporting Penang's economic growth.

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