GEORGE TOWN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officially launched the Penang Hill cable car project in a groundbreaking ceremony.
The event marks a significant milestone in the state's efforts to enhance Penang's tourism infrastructure, improving connectivity and accessibility to Penang Hill, as well as transforming it into a must-visit historic landmark.
The landmark project, conceived by the Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) in partnership with Hartasuma Sdn Bhd, is set to elevate visitors' appreciation of Penang Hill's natural beauty and biodiversity, help manage tourist traffic load during peak seasons and serve as an alternative route during emergencies.
Work on the cable car system will be completed by 2026.
Anwar said that despite the high technology used in the cable car project, it should also take into account the environment and cultural features.
"This is a timely reminder.
"As such, we hope that the project can be tweaked to take into consideration the two aspects," he said in his speech.