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Penang Mutiara Line LRT

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Penang Mutiara Line LRT

📍 Penang, Malaysia
The Penang Mutiara Line LRT is a major urban rail project being developed to improve public transport connectivity across Penang. The line will connect Silicon Island and key destinations on Penang Island with Penang Sentral on the mainland, including a new marine viaduct crossing the Penang Strait. The project is…
Project Value RM 16.8 billion
Route Length 29.67 km
Maximum Speed 80 km/h.
Target Opening 2031
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PROCUREMENT HISTORY

Awarded Contracts

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Penang Mutiara Line LRT – Railway Systems Contract

A RM3.03 billion railway systems contract has been awarded for the Penang Mutiara Line LRT. The package covers the delivery of key railway systems for the new line, including rolling stock, signalling and track-related works, following a competitive procurement process led by MRT Corp.
The RM3.03 billion railway systems contract was awarded to a consortium led by YTL Construction

Contract Value RM3.028 billion
Reference Awarded to a joint venture between Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) and Theta Edge Berhad
Award Published 11 Aug 2026
Issuing Authority / Source MRT Corp / LRT Mutiara Line
PROJECT INFORMATION

Project Overview

The Penang Mutiara Line LRT is a major urban rail project being developed to improve public transport connectivity across Penang. The line will connect Silicon Island and key destinations on Penang Island with Penang Sentral on the mainland, including a new marine viaduct crossing the Penang Strait. The project is under construction and forms a major component of Penang’s future integrated public transport network.

ROUTE & LOCATION

Project Location

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