Penang Hill Cable Car Project
Sector: Cable car • Location: George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Source: Malay Mail
The Penang Hill Cable Car project involves the construction of a cable car system designed to carry up to 1,400 passengers per hour in each direction, providing a scenic 10-minute journey from the Penang Botanic Gardens to the summit of Penang Hill. The project aims to supplement the existing funicular service, which has seen a surge in visitors, and is expected to be completed and operational by
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Cable car, Automotive
- Location
- George Town, Penang, Malaysia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Malay Mail
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Penang Hill Cable Car project involves the construction of a cable car system designed to carry up to 1,400 passengers per hour in each direction, providing a scenic 10-minute journey from the Penang Botanic Gardens to the summit of Penang Hill. The project aims to supplement the existing funicular service, which has seen a surge in visitors, and is expected to be completed and operational by early 2027. It is also projected to create nearly 400 jobs, foster youth training programmes, and ensure inclusive access for people with disabilities. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | Malaysia |
State | Penang |
City | George Town |
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Source | Malay Mail |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Cable car, Automotive |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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