Penang Monorail Project Penang, supposedly located within the government’s NCER (Northern Corridor Economic Region), is in the limelight again this time because of potential spin-offs from the implementation of the NCER programme under the 9th MP (Malaysia Plan 2006-2010). Under the government’s NCER programme, the Penang Monorail and Penang 2nd Bridge projects are two of the most significant projects in this part of Peninsular Malaysia. The Universiti Sains Malaysia Institut

Penang, comprising the island (area: 293 sq km) and Seberang Prai (area: 760 sq km) on the mainland, has long been a favourite among tourists and, over the last 10 years, has welcomed more than 3 million visitors per year, out of which more than 1 million are international visitors, with 37% being repeat visitors. Tourists are attracted to Penang’s beaches, its rich cultural heritage, a large variety of local delicacies and its cost advantage. Due to these factors, Penang is