Consider This: Penang Pan Island Link 1 (Part 1) — Complementary or Conflicting with LRT?

Penang’s long-debated Pan Island Link 1 highway has made headlines again, as it was recently revealed that the Federal Government is considering funding the RM7.5 billion project under the 12th Malaysia Plan. The Penang State Government claims the 19.5-kilometer, six-lane highway will be critical for reducing traffic congestion. However, activists warn it could harm the environment and undercut the success of the planned LRT system. Is PIL1 the right path forward for Penang Island? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Zairil Khir Johari, Penang State Government Exco Member for Infrastructure, Transport & Digital.