GEORGE TOWN (Jan 12): Penang is entering a new phase of public transportation as Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, through its subsidiary Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), will begin gradually replacing ageing Rapid Penang buses with electric vehicles (EVs) starting this year.
The master plan would provide a clear and structured guide for investors while coordinating development across the zone also known as the JS-SEZ, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
The study found that commuters do not reject public transport outright, nor does the problem amount to system failure.
The research firm said this structural shift from quantity to quality in data centre growth will make projects bigger, more capital-intensive and more valuable, benefitting hyperscale-grade experienced developers and contractors.
Looking ahead, the group said it remains optimistic on opportunities in the rail and infrastructure sector.
This toll discount is given to Class 1 vehicles (Class 2 on the Penang Bridge) at all toll plazas except the Sultan Iskandar Building Toll Plaza, North-South Expressway (PLUS), and Tanjung Kupang Toll Plaza, Malaysia-Singapore Second Link Expressway (Linkedua).
The trend of increasing cable theft cases is becoming more pronounced when 41 cases were recorded in 2024, while 69 cases have been recorded so far this year, which is an increase of 68%.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the project is being realised through a collaboration between the Hosein Family Office (USA) and the Gan Family Office (Malaysia).
Phase 1 includes the development of three lines: the Blue Line from Rembus in Kota Samarahan to Hikmah Exchange in the city centre; the Red Line, from Kuching Sentral to Pending; and the Green Line, from Pending to Damai.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the move was informed by lessons drawn from the successful development of the Suzhou Industrial Park in China, following a recent engagement with its administrative authority during a working visit to the city.
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