News about PIL

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 11): Approvals from Putrajaya for the Penang's light rail transit (LRT) and the massive state's South Reclamation (PSR) scheme are expected to be obtained before the end of the year, according to a report by The Star based on sources.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 3): Penang’s proposed Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) highway project will likely impact more than 200 houses along the Sungai Kluang river reserve, according to reports.

GEORGE TOWN (August 3): High soil erosion factor of the area may result in damage for Kek Lok Si Temple if the highway and tunnel construction continue as planned, so the temple will object to the project.

GEORGE TOWN (July 27): Citizens Awareness Chant Group (Chant) said the people urged the Penang government to be transparent about the proposed Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) highway project.

PETALING JAYA (July 25): Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the negative portrayal of the proposed Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) highway was inaccurate.

KUALA LUMPUR (July 23): A soft loan from Putrajaya will allow the planned Pan Island Link (PIL) and the light rail transit (LRT) system projects in Penang to be implemented simultaneously, Bernama reported chief minister Chow Kon Yeow saying yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR (July 23): Econpile Holdings Bhd, as with other construction companies, has been hit by the new government’s move to review mega infrastructure projects.

KUALA LUMPUR (July 13): Penang has revealed plans for a 10km tunnel that will go through hills as part of Penang’s Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) highway mega project.

KUALA LUMPUR (July 9): Piling and foundation specialist Econpile Holdings Bhd has bagged a RM122 million contract to undertake working bored piles for the proposed Pavilion Damansara Heights (Parcel 2) mixed development at Jalan Damanlela here.

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme or UN-Habitat executive director, Maimunah Mohd Sharif’s passion for bringing change to people’s lives certainly shines through.