Kuala Lampur, Aug. 6 -- GEORGE TOWN, Aug 6 - MRT Corp has awarded a RM3.028 billion system turnkey contract for the Penang Mutiara LRT Line, marking the project's next major phase in the construction of Penang's first Light Rail Transit (LRT) system.

The contract was awarded to the Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) and Theta Edge Berhad joint venture (MRCB-Theta Edge JV).

"The appointment will enable detailed design of the railway systems to proceed in parallel with the ongoing civil construction programme, ensuring both components remain aligned towards overall project delivery," said MRT Corp in a statement today.

The system turnkey contract (STC) comprises seven major railway systems packages, namely electric trains and ...