Penang
State in Malaysia
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| June 2025 | Planned expansion of the DRT service with an additional 21 vans scheduled to be deployed. |
| May 31 2025 | The last horse race at the Penang Turf Club was held, marking the end of its long racing history. |
| 2025 | Ramli Ngah Talib assumes office as the Governor of Penang, appointed by the King of Malaysia. |
| 2025 | Rapid Penang extended its demand-responsive transport service to cover Butterworth and Seberang Jaya, further expanding its last mile connectivity options. |
| 2025 | Construction of the Mutiara LRT line commenced, with the project expected to be completed by 2031, linking George Town and Seberang Perai. |
| 2025 | Construction of the Mutiara LRT line began, with expected completion by 2031. |
| 2024 | Federal authorities assumed control and redesigned the project to add a cross-strait extension to Seberang Perai. |
| 2024 | Penang Hill cable car project gained approval from federal environmental regulators. |
| 2024 | Continued steady performance with 1,416,450 total throughput and 32,274,792 total cargo |
| 2024 | New buses were trialed on DRT route T210B. |
| 2024 | Rapid Penang began trialing buses on DRT route T210B. |
| 2024 | Rapid Penang introduced demand-responsive transport services using vans in George Town. |
| 2024 | Penang International Airport recorded over 7.6 million passengers, making it Malaysia's third busiest airport in passenger traffic. |
| 2024 | The Malaysian federal government assumed control of the Mutiara LRT line from the state government. |
| 2024 | Penang reintroduced a waste sorting policy to streamline waste management processes. |
| 2024 | DE-CIX inaugurated the Penang Internet Exchange (PIX), establishing a data centre in Bayan Baru for routing internet traffic. |
| 2024 | Penang reached a population of approximately 1.8 million people. |
| 2024 | Confirmed continuation of events at Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge (Penang Second Bridge). |
| 2024 | Peak recovery year with foot passenger numbers reaching 2,125,834 and motorcycle transport increasing to 737,132 |
| 2024 | Ferry Pulau Kapas sunk at the Sultan Abdul Halim Terminal. |
| 2024 | The ferry service recorded a ridership of 2.1 million passengers and 747,785 vehicles throughout the year. |
| 2024 | The Port of Penang processed over 1.4 million TEUs of cargo, ranking as the third highest among Malaysia's seaports. |
| 2024 | Financial Times highlights Penang's strategic positioning to benefit from the China–United States trade war, as businesses adopt the China Plus One strategy. |
| 2024 | Marathon relocated to a new venue in Penang, continuing the event's long-standing tradition of annual running competition. |
| 2024 | The marathon location shifted to Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge (Penang Second Bridge), with the event starting in Batu Kawan. |
| 2024 | Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced intentions to demand a larger portion of the state's tax revenue be returned to Penang. |
| December 15 2024 | Muhamad Haziq Hamzah wins the men's category with a time of 2:46:19, and Tiffany Lee Siok Chin wins the women's category with a time of 3:09:06. |
| December 15 2024 | Geoffrey Birgen takes the men's category victory with a time of 2:24:31, and Mercy Jelimo Too wins the women's category with a time of 2:59:06. |
| December 15 2024 | Moses Mbugua Gaikarira wins men's category with a time of 2:18:34, and Rita Jeptoo Busienei wins women's category with a time of 2:40:01 in the Penang Bridge International Marathon |
| June 2024 | Members of the Penang Turf Club voted to dissolve the club and list the historic property for sale. |
| 2023 | Under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration, the Bayan Lepas LRT secured federal funding and was renamed the Mutiara LRT. |
| 2023 | Penang International Airport handled 6,789,712 passengers, representing a 58.6% increase from the previous year. The airport also processed 119,919 tonnes of cargo, a 26.0% growth, and experienced 59,578 aircraft movements, a 28.8% increase. |
| 2023 | Significant improvement in port operations, with 1,443,506 total throughput and 32,087,587 total cargo |
| 2023 | Achieved 956,940 international arrivals across top 10 nationalities, demonstrating a substantial increase in international travel compared to the previous year. |
| 2023 | Continued recovery with passenger numbers increasing to 6,789,712, a 58.6% growth from 2022, though still below pre-pandemic levels. |
| 2023 | The PIA–Changi route served approximately 800,000 passengers in the first nine months of the year. |
| 2023 | PIA processed nearly 6.8 million passengers and handled exports valued at RM365 billion, the highest export value among Malaysian airports. |
| 2023 | Federal government approved RM93 million for land acquisition and infrastructure development, with a total expansion cost of RM1.5 billion to increase aircraft capacity from 16 to 28 and add new infrastructure like a Mitsui outlet mall. |
| 2023 | Penang International Airport handled the second largest cargo tonnage in Malaysia and recorded the highest export value of RM365 billion. |
| 2023 | Penang's integrated circuitry exports accounted for more than 44% of the state's total exports, highlighting its strong manufacturing sector. |
| 2023 | Penang achieved a GDP of RM128.593 billion (US$28.016 billion) with a 3.3% growth rate, demonstrating a robust economic performance. |
| 2023 | Penang International Airport contributes significantly to the state's export economy, becoming the nation's third busiest airport. |
| 2023 | Continued recovery of ferry service, with foot passenger numbers rising to 1,900,009 and motorcycle transport at 303,789 |
| 2023 | Four new catamarans (Teluk Bahang, Teluk Duyung, Teluk Kumbar, and Teluk Kampi) entered service, replacing the Kenangan 1, 2, and 3 ferries. |
| 2023 | Penang attracted RM 63,420,634 million in manufacturing investments, with substantial contributions from the Cayman Islands, China, Singapore, and the United States. |
| 2023 | Reports revealed that Penang holds an estimated RM100 billion worth of untapped rare-earth elements. |
| 2023 | Penang's manufacturing sector drew US$13.1 billion in foreign direct investments, representing almost 47% of Malaysia's total FDI for the year. |
| 2023 | Continued strong economic performance with GDP at RM 115,957 million, maintaining a 7.6% growth rate. GDP per capita further increased to RM 72,586, with unemployment reducing to 2.2% and inflation moderating to 2.3%. |
| 2023 | Penang became the largest exporter in Malaysia, contributing over 31% of the country's total exports, driven by its strong electronics and manufacturing sectors. |
| 2023 | Penang contributed 7.6% to Malaysia's total GDP, solidifying its position as the fifth largest economy in the country with a GDP per capita of RM72,586 (US$15,918). |
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