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The introduction of the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) in 2015 designated the Komtar station as a major interchange station and terminal of several proposed light rail transit and monorail routes. It functions as the terminus station of the Mutiara line, the Tanjong Tokong line, Ayer Itam line, and the George Town tram line.
The Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) (Malay: Pusat Transformasi Bandar) is a public amenities centre located at some state capitals and urban areas in Malaysia. The rural counterpart of UTC is Rural Transformation Center(RTC). UTC can be found in the tallest building by state in Malaysia, such as City Plaza Tower in Kedah, KOMTAR Tower in Penang.
The Tanjong Tokong line, also spelt as the Tanjung Tokong line, is a proposed light rail transit or monorail system in Penang. The 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) line is planned to connect George Town's city centre with its northern suburb of Tanjong Tokong. The line has eight stations, with potential extensions towards Tanjong Bungah and Batu Ferringhi ...
In 2002, phase five was planned as an interchange terminal of the Bayan Lepas line, a proposed light rail transit line running along Penang Island. [7] In anticipation of future construction, Sia Boey Market closed in 2004, even though the site remained abandoned for years, due to uncertainties in the light rail transit project.
via Komtar, Brick Kiln Road, Jelutong, Gelugor, Sungai Nibong, Bayan Baru, Penang International Airport, Bayan Lepas, Teluk Kumbar: 401E Weld Quay–Balik Pulau via Komtar, Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway, Bayan Baru, Penang International Airport, Bayan Lepas, Teluk Kumbar: 403 Balik Pulau–Pulau Betong (Loop) via Sungai Nipah 404
In 2015, the station was identified as the southern terminus of a 17.5 kilometres (10.9 mi) light rail transit line between the Penang International Airport and Komtar. [6] [7] However, subsequent redesigns extended the line to 26–29 kilometres (16–18 mi) with the southern terminus ending at Silicon Island south of the airport. [8] [9] [10]
Komtar houses the Office of the Chief Minister of Penang, as well as agencies of the Penang state government and the Penang Island City Council.. The city centre of George Town encompasses 19 km 2 (7.3 sq mi) of the northeastern plains of Penang Island, forming the basin of the Pinang River, the main river system on the island.
The Mutiara LRT Line (English: Pearl) is a light rail transit (LRT) system under development in Penang.The 29.5 km (18.3 mi) line will connect George Town's city centre with its southern suburbs of Jelutong, Gelugor and Bayan Lepas, with a link towards Seberang Perai across the Penang Strait.