An open tender for the second main civil works package (CMC2)—which covers the alignment from Macallum to Penang Sentral, including a bridge across the Penang Strait—will be launched soon.
Responding to reports that Gamuda had withdrawn its bid for the segment, Chow said the state government had not received any official notification and that the issue will not affect the overall project.
Designated as Package CMC2, the tender is open to Malaysian contractors as well as foreign contractors, which must form a joint venture or consortium with Malaysian contractors holding at least 50% equity.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook: It’s only an allegation.
The project will commence on Oct 1 with practical completion targeted for April 30, 2027.
It dismissed claims that the revised ceiling does not reflect “uncontrolled cost escalation” but adjustments to market realities since the project was first mooted nearly a decade ago.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke: The ceiling is set higher than what is required, but we will try to reduce costs through open tender KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 18): Transport Minister Anthony Loke on Monday announced a budget ceiling of RM16 billion to RM17 billion for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke: Implementing this (installation of barriers at older stations) would require significant expenditure because it involves redesigning all these rail stations, and it would also take a considerable amount of time.
The Penang government will announce a strategic communication platform and feedback line for all ongoing and upcoming mega projects in the state, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said.
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