PIL approved under RMK13 and Bayan Lepas-Teluk Kumbar road upgrade moves forward

The proposed Pan Island Link (PIL) highway project in Penang has entered the preliminary stage, with the Works Ministry (KKR) set to commence a feasibility study following its approval under Rolling Plan 1 (RP1) of the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13).

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, in a parliamentary reply dated 10 February 2026, confirmed that the project remains at an early stage of implementation. The Ministry is currently undertaking procurement planning for the appointment of consultants to carry out the feasibility study.

The study will assess the viability of the proposed PIL, including traffic and land use considerations, before any further decisions are made on its development.

FT006 Road Upgrade: Bayan Lepas to Teluk Kumbar

In addition to the PIL feasibility study, the Works Ministry (KKR), through the Public Works Department (JKR) as the implementing agency, will carry out preliminary works for the upgrading of Federal Route FT006 from Bayan Lepas to Teluk Kumbar (Section 20.00 to Section 23.00) in the Southwest District of Penang.

This project has also been approved under RP1 of RMK13 and is currently at the design stage.

The scope of preliminary works includes:

• Utility survey and mapping works to facilitate the upgrade from a two-lane single carriageway (T1-1) to a four-lane dual carriageway (K2-2);
• Site investigations;
• Appointment of consultants;
• Traffic studies;
• Social Impact Assessment (SIA);
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

According to the Chief Minister, the project design is currently under review by JKR to determine the most optimal technical solution in terms of cost, functional effectiveness, and impact on the surrounding environment. The evaluation will be finalised during the detailed design phase.

The outcome of these preliminary works will be presented to central agencies. Physical implementation of the project will be subject to federal approval and the availability of government funding.

Both initiatives reflect continued efforts to strengthen transportation infrastructure, particularly in the southern corridor of Penang Island, where growth and traffic demand remain significant.

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