GEORGE TOWN, March 12 -- The Penang state executive council has approved a proposal to acquire land along the Penang Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT) alignment.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the Land and Mines Department proposed acquiring both private and government-owned land, including plots belonging to the Penang Island City Council.

"This includes private and government lands, including those owned by the Penang Island City Council," he said at a press conference in Komtar today.

Around 100 lots will be acquired, with some structures set to be demolished or relocated. Following the state exco's approval, the affected lots will be gazetted, and notices will be issued to landowners.

"This will involve land in both the northeas...