Credit: The Global Guy/ShutterstockMalaysia Rapid Transit Corporation (MRT Corp) has awarded a RM3.028bn ($740m) system turnkey contract to the joint venture (JV) between Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) and Theta Edge for the Penang Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line. The appointment enables detailed design of these railway systems to proceed in parallel with the ongoing civil works. MRT Corp, the project asset owner and manager, stated that project milestones are on track as the Penang Mutiara Line continues construction. Tender evaluation for Civil Main Contract 2 (CMC2), covering the alignment extension from KOMTAR to Penang Sentral, is ongoing. The viaduct alignment will connect Silicon Island (PSR-A), KOMTAR in George Town and Penang Sentral, integrating with existing public transport systems.