GEORGE TOWN, April 1 -- The Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project which is expected to start this September has received over 90 per cent in support from the public during engagement sessions, said Chow Kon Yeow.

The Penang chief minister said engagement sessions were held with the public including non-governmental organisations (NGO) to obtain their feedback on the RM10.5 billion project.

"During the engagement sessions, we have received support of more than 90 per cent from the public and all views submitted were also taken into consideration," he said in a press conference at his office today.

He was responding to Sahabat Alam Malaysia's (SAM) criticisms on the implementation of the project that could prove detrimenta...