Penang Launches RTSPI 2050, Malaysia’s First Local Plan For Greenfield Area

GEORGE TOWN, April 7 (Bernama) -- Penang today launched its Publicity and Public Participation Programme for the Final Report of the Draft of the Penang Silicon Island Local Plan (RTPSI) 2050, which was specifically designed for a greenfield area or fully reclaimed development.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the RTPSI 2050, which is the first Local Plan in Malaysia, integrates Geographic Information Systems and Building Information Modelling (GeoBIM) databases, a digital revolution that makes planning documents more flexible, adaptive and investor-friendly.

"The Silicon Island development is seen as a new canvas for the state to draft a future city that is progressive, sustainable and resilient,” he said at the launch of the programme here today.

He added that Silicon Island is not merely a land reclamation project, but a "new canvas” for building a future city model that balances rapid economic progress and environmental sustainability.

Chow said the artificial island is targeted to become a 930.777-hectare (2,300-acre) Global Gateway capable of addressing the shortage of industrial land in the state, with the economic impact contribution of up to RM1.1 trillion to the country's Gross Domestic Product by 2050.

In addition, he said a total of 220,000 new jobs are expected to be created, encompassing the high-tech, creative economy and modern services sectors, while urging the public to seize the opportunity during the publicity period until May 8 to submit their views as co-creators of the development of Silicon Island. 

The Silicon Island is a Penang-owned reclamation project developed by the state government to ensure long-term economic growth.

-- BERNAMA