Penang’s RM420m link road to Silicon Island targets first bridge opening by 2028

As of October 2026, 202.3 hectares of land have been reclaimed at Silicon Island, progressing Penang's development as an economic growth hub.

This initiative aims to bolster the semiconductor sector and attract investments in advanced technology, research, and AI innovation.

The recently launched Silicon Island Experience Centre offers insights into this vision and highlights the project's commitment to sustainability and community benefits.

With strategic support and partnerships, the development is poised to enhance Penang's economy, offering quality job creation and sustainable urban planning.

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 — A total of 202.3 hectares of land have been reclaimed at Silicon Island since reclamation works began in September 2023, marking progress in the development of Penang’s next economic growth hub as of October 2026.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the development was envisioned to complement the state’s semiconductor industry while attracting investments in advanced technology, research and development, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven innovation.

“The early launch of the Silicon Island Experience Centre offers visitors a closer look at our vision for a new growth hub that will complement Penang’s semiconductor industry and attract investments in advanced technology, research and development, and AI-driven innovation,” he said in a Facebook post today.

He said Silicon Island was also expected to create quality jobs, develop local talent and benefit surrounding communities, with sustainability remaining a key priority.

Chow said the state government hoped that, with the right support and strategic partnerships, it could take Penang’s economy to the next level and build a stronger, greener future for generations to come.

In a separate statement, Silicon Island Development Sdn Bhd said the Silicon Island Experience Centre was now open to government agencies, investors, local communities and strategic partners to help them better understand the 931-hectare development.

It said the 2,500-square-foot facility featured an interactive LED scale model showcasing key components of the development, including a 283-hectare Green Tech Park, commercial precincts, transit corridors and more than 110 kilometres of dedicated cycling and pedestrian paths.

Built at a cost of RM2.5 million, the centre was completed in four months.

Silicon Island is designed as a smart city with a five-diamond Low Carbon City accreditation, with its development expected to support Penang’s long-term economic growth while incorporating sustainable urban planning.

Penang Infrastructure Corporation Sdn Bhd chief executive officer and Silicon Island Development chairman Datuk Seri Farizan Darus said reclamation works began in September 2023, with 202.3 hectares of land physically reclaimed as of October 2026.

“Physical progress on the RM420 million Pan Island Link 2A contract is also moving smoothly.

“We are targeting the opening of the first section of the marine bridge connecting Jalan Permatang Damar Laut directly to Silicon Island by December 2028, leading towards full completion by June 2029,” he said. — Bernama

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截至 2026 年 10 月，硅谷岛已填海造地 202.3 公顷，推动槟城发展成为经济增长中心。

这项计划旨在促进半导体行业发展，并吸引对先进技术、研究和人工智能创新的投资。

最近推出的硅岛体验中心展现了这一愿景，并突显了该项目对可持续发展和社区福祉的承诺。

凭借战略支持和合作伙伴关系，该项目有望促进槟城经济发展，创造高质量就业机会，并实现可持续的城市规划。

乔治市，10 月 17 日讯——自 2023 年 9 月开始填海工程以来，硅谷岛已填海 202.3 公顷，标志着槟城下一个经济增长中心（预计于 2026 年 10 月建成）的发展取得了进展。

首席部长曹观友表示，该发展项目旨在与该州的半导体产业形成互补，同时吸引对先进技术、研发和人工智能（AI）驱动创新的投资。

“硅岛体验中心的提前开放，让参观者能够更近距离地了解我们对新增长中心的愿景，该中心将与槟城的半导体产业形成互补，并吸引对先进技术、研发和人工智能驱动创新的投资，”他今天在Facebook上发帖说。

他还表示，硅岛项目有望创造高质量就业机会，培养本地人才，造福周边社区，而可持续发展仍是重中之重。

周先生表示，州政府希望通过正确的支持和战略伙伴关系，将槟城经济提升到一个新的水平，并为子孙后代建设一个更强大、更绿色的未来。

硅岛发展有限公司在另一份声明中表示，硅岛体验中心现已向政府机构、投资者、当地社区和战略合作伙伴开放，以帮助他们更好地了解这个占地 931 公顷的开发项目。

声明称，这座占地 2500 平方英尺的设施设有一个交互式 LED 比例模型，展示了该开发项目的关键组成部分，包括一个 283 公顷的绿色科技园、商业区、交通走廊以及超过 110 公里的专用自行车和人行道。

该中心耗资 250 万令吉建成，历时四个月。

硅岛被设计成一座智慧城市，并获得了五钻级低碳城市认证。其发展预计将支持槟城的长期经济增长，同时融入可持续的城市规划。

槟城基础设施公司首席执行官兼硅岛发展主席拿督斯里法里赞·达鲁斯表示，填海工程于2023年9月开始，截至2026年10月，已实际填海202.3公顷。

“价值 4.2 亿令吉的泛岛连接 2A 工程的实际进展也进展顺利。”

“我们计划在2028年12月前开通连接Jalan Permatang Damar Laut和硅谷岛的海上大桥第一段，并于2029年6月全面竣工，”他说道。——马新社

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