Yes, the design is great and unique compare to the rest of Malaysia airports.

The question is why they used low quality floor tiles at boarding hall and baggage claim area. But they used nice floor tile at drop off area (entrance).

I do not expect they put up a floor carpet as we used to enjoyed before. But at least something up to standard of international airport.

Why double standard?

Easy answer: Federal government has no money and Penang is a Pakatan state, and therefore lower priority.

The current combination of choice of floor tiles laid and cleaning procedure is a recipe ripe for disaster !
Tiles have that very shiny finish, meaning slippery when wet
During and after cleaning/mopping process, a few symbolic warning placards are placed - symbolic mainly because the place is so congested one cannot help but have to get unto that slippery surface, sliding along when necessary
Which completely negates the cleaning effort, and cycle is then repeated ! :)

All they actually did is put a wavy structure over the old roof and extend the sides. The actual renderings were to remove the old roof and the new wave roof becomes the high celing but looking at the airport now I don't see this happening. They just built a new roof over the old and it looks ridiculous! I hope I am wrong.

Take some comfort there is evidence thay are dismantling the 'minangkabau' themed roof structure, at airside at least :)
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Restaurant service at second level(above departure hall) accessible after immigration point.

When is the date of completion of this airport? And anybody knows the status of multi level parking building at existing parking space infront of the airport?

Oh maybe I can breath a sigh of relieve!

Out of curiosity, since PEN is pretty close to town, is there a height limit imposed to structures in George Town? Or like South Bay project?

I dont think Southbay has a restriction because it is actually behind a hill and no plane actually flies over that path...

I'm sure there are height restrictions for areas surrounding the airport. But at current economic climate i believe no sane investors want to breach height limit. It just doesnt make economic sense.

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2012/6/16/north/11483725&sec=North Haizzzz, kapala manyak pining lorr ~

These porblems are getting more and more ridiculous! :nuts::nuts::nuts::lol::lol::lol::lol::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

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Any idea if they are going to put ceiling at the wavy roof to conceal the underside of the structure? I can see nice-looking-rain water-gutters are 'well incorporated' in the design.

I have looked at photos of even the new Medan Internation Airport and it is miles better than PEN http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1250975&page=4

I have looked at photos of even the new Medan Internation Airport and it is miles better than PEN http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1250975&page=4

sumatrans outnumbered the whole malaysian by leaps and bounds. It's only natural for them to have bigger and busier airports.

Gosh, Medan International Airport? Seriously? Amazing...

I have looked at photos of even the new Medan Internation Airport and it is miles better than PEN http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1250975&page=4

you might add Makassar Airport in that list too, it will put KCH to shame

the hardware might be good, but airport experience boils down to comfort and ease of use. I still dont like them collecting airport tax separately from ticket, feels like begging for money. They just can incorporate the tax into ticket price.

the hardware might be good, but airport experience boils down to comfort and ease of use. I still dont like them collecting airport tax separately from ticket, feels like begging for money. They just can incorporate the tax into ticket price.

no worries, now that you mention.

http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/business/indonesias-airport-tax-to-soon-be-included-in-ticket-price-minister-says/526921

by the way, any dates when this renovation for PEN to be completed?

I guess mid 2013? You can check earlier articles that stat the completion date.

Last revised completion date is Sept 2012.

^^probably end of 2013. Not a surprise ~

^^probably end of 2013. Not a surprise ~

You are right !
Now, another joke of PIA. Seriously, I think the whole renovation and construction is an international joke now. I have just used the immigration area week ago, damn, it is like sardine tin with cramp of people. And, no proper sign board.


Blackout delays flights at Penang airport
July 02, 2012

GEORGE TOWN, July 2 — Hundreds of passengers waiting for three scheduled flights were stranded at the Penang International Airport for almost an hour due to a power failure at the airport’s Immigration counters.

Passengers waiting to board flights to Thailand, Hong Kong and China and passengers who arrived from Jakarta were stranded from 7.45am to 9.15am.

Airport senior manager Mohd Arif Jaafar said the power failure was due to maintenance work carried out at the airport.

“Due to the power failure, Immigration counters could not function, forcing passengers to be stranded,” he told reporters here today.

Mohd Arif said flights delayed due to the power failure were Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific (CX) Airlines and AirAsia. — Bernama

Reminds me of the time when my mum and sister travelled to Miri from the newly commissioned T2 at BKI (many years ago)
Power failure meant check in baggage could not be scanned - so wait
After power restored and scanned, proceed to check in counter (that was time before online check in you see)
Power failed again, wait again
Eventually I think they resorted to the check in counters' back up UPS and somehow got things done
Unfortunately, next obstacle rendered that effort futile - cannot scan hand luggage and pax at security screen before immigration :)
I cannot remember what ensued after that, but somehow they both got into Miri that same day :)

I have looked at photos of even the new Medan Internation Airport and it is miles better than PEN http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1250975&page=4

Indonesia is fast catching up with Malaysia, and even their 3rd and 4th cities have airports that feel like international class facilities. Medan's airport surely makes Penang's airport look substandard.

Maybe its time to revisit the idea of having a true international class airport in Butterworth. maybe not now, but certainly in the near future.

sometimes i wonder if all these problems are done on purpose to give people a bad impression of Penang. The state government should take over this airport!



You are right !
Now, another joke of PIA. Seriously, I think the whole renovation and construction is an international joke now. I have just used the immigration area week ago, damn, it is like sardine tin with cramp of people. And, no proper sign board.


Blackout delays flights at Penang airport
July 02, 2012

GEORGE TOWN, July 2 — Hundreds of passengers waiting for three scheduled flights were stranded at the Penang International Airport for almost an hour due to a power failure at the airport’s Immigration counters.

Passengers waiting to board flights to Thailand, Hong Kong and China and passengers who arrived from Jakarta were stranded from 7.45am to 9.15am.

Airport senior manager Mohd Arif Jaafar said the power failure was due to maintenance work carried out at the airport.

“Due to the power failure, Immigration counters could not function, forcing passengers to be stranded,” he told reporters here today.

Mohd Arif said flights delayed due to the power failure were Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific (CX) Airlines and AirAsia. — Bernama

Nolah PIA should be Changi's north remote@satellite terminal 5 lah:lol:

Peer pressure from BN trying to make Penang people vote them back hahahaha

Indonesia is fast catching up with Malaysia, and even their 3rd and 4th cities have airports that feel like international class facilities. Medan's airport surely makes Penang's airport look substandard.

Maybe its time to revisit the idea of having a true international class airport in Butterworth. maybe not now, but certainly in the near future.

Have to disagree with you on this. Newer airports in indonesia by no doubt looks better than current under-renovation PEN, but when the renovation completed it will be on par with like, Makassar Airport, even the new Kuala Namu airport, and Bali Denpasar. You haven't been to Bandung, which i would say, IPH departure arrival are miles better than the whole airport itself.

Indonesia airports still have a long way to go to match MAHB's international airport stable like KUL, PEN, BKI, KCH and even LGK. Newer airports in Indonesia just need some management change and enforcement to give it international feel like the one we used to in Malaysia and Singapore.

Nolah PIA should be Changi's north remote@satellite terminal 5 lah:lol:

good idea mate. Feeder airport to Changi.

Nolah PIA should be Changi's north remote@satellite terminal 5 lah:lol:

Something to ponder around..

Changi only has space for 1more runway and 1 more terminal..even now they fully use all the gates at peak hour.

Must sell PIA to changi or not eh to make this true?

del

good idea mate. Feeder airport to Changi.

In many ways it is already for changi and bangkok.:ohno:There should be a study how many% of those pax flying to SIN via KLIA is actually going to Singapore!:ohno:May be MAHB@MAS too malu to make those numbers public!

In many ways it is already for changi and bangkok.:ohno:There should be a study how many% of those pax flying to SIN via KLIA is actually going to Singapore!:ohno:May be MAHB@MAS too malu to make those numbers public!

hundreds of weekly flight. What can we do, our flag carrier sampai hari ni pun masih belum habis house cleaning, too dirty i guess, our neighbours up north and down south surely have the advantage. All of this, in the name of protecting the flag carrier.

I was arrive PIA on 29June with AK international flight at nite.
1st: no lighting toward the arrival hall at the staircase.
2nd: the stair case is no roof and no fence.
which above may cause anyone easilyfalldown to the site.
My impression for this entry to Penang is....wordless, shame to be Penangite.

Another day with domestic flight in new flight terminal, it 'look' new but the quality....another wordless, it feel like the new building is used for decate.
The toilet is out of service, the terminal floor like 'komtar' feel, the chairs is 2nd hand(old), the ugly malfunction massege chair..... just a word can describe: a ten years old material and design use in ask called 'new' building.

Ohhhh your English!

I know a staircase is not a roof or a fence so what are you talking about?
What? ten years old material and design use in ask called 'new' building.

Ohhhh your English!
Haha I have to agree with you on that!The standard of English especially among the youngsters is dropping!No offence,this is the painful truth!

DanatSC, please do some homework on when to use the verb 'to be' (is,was,are etc) and when to use 'to have' and 'to do'. Don't take me wrongly I am only trying to help.

i see it all over the Malaysian forum... it's not just danatsc. in all fairness, if one starts picking on someone, then he should set an example by correcting everyone else and NOT make any error himself!

now it's a mind-your-English forum. it's an excellent way to learn as you go... of course, subject to moderator's approval! :)

hah thanks for all your reply, thats why I come around here to polish my English.
i admit my poor english due to total un-use for 12years since working in HK.
what im try to say is 樓梯沒遮蓋 也沒有扶手(the staircase without roof and fence?)

Seriously I think MAHB or who ever is in charge of the renovation design/planning is just cutting corners at every direction. I will not be surprised if this becomes another 'Kancil car park'

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Airport in New Zealand, no? :lol:

lol you are right http://flagspot.net/images/n/nz@fnz.gif
maybe the lead is made to look like a Pinang leaf

lol you are right http://flagspot.net/images/n/nz@fnz.gif
maybe the lead is made to look like a Pinang leaf

agree...

If the fellow said is true, then the airport cannot be extended its runway.

http://www.thesundaily.my/news/451571

In the second half of the 70's when the Penang Airport was expanded, the original plan was to extend the runway into the sea, like in Hong Kong. This way, there would have been no need to relocate hundreds of families from the Ban Hin Lee plantation and Sungai Tiram areas to the north of the runway.

However, due to protests of the local community whose dead were buried in a small graveyard between the runway and the sea, the plan was revised. The graveyard was left untouched and the runway extended to the north requiring relocation of a large number of people. If the dead could be given such honour, why are the living being trodden over?

Ravinder Singh
Batu Maung

they can easily relocate the graveyard and extend the runway. NOW. It would be cool to maintain present road (by building a tunnel under extended runway).

Thousands of graves were exhumed to build the world famous Changi Airport:)

Thousands of graves were exhumed to build the world famous Changi Airport:)

I didn't know that. Also not aware of any angered soul around the airport during take off and landing :lol:

It would be cool to maintain present road (by building a tunnel under extended runway).
In the spirit of Malaysia Boleh, it may be they decide to build an elevated highway above the extended runway instead :lol:

Also not aware of any angered soul around the airport during take off and landing :lol:
Probably because the cargo you have behind your cockpit is the inert, passive variety, unlike the self-loading ones who are likely to whinge at everything and anything :lol:

Probably because the cargo you have behind your cockpit is the inert, passive variety, unlike the self-loading ones who are likely to whinge at everything and anything :lol:

not to mention trying to jump off moving plane..:lol:

I didn't know that. Also not aware of any angered soul around the airport during take off and landing :lol:

They all go lepak at the changi beachlah cause thats where the japanese did u know whatlah but then again the original coastline is where the airport is now!:lol:Actually changi can be spooky late at night too:nuts:

the way singaporean see their island, the whole place is spooky. That's why they did have "Singapore Ghost Stories". I bought that during sekolah menengah at Popular!

I think most of the stories are carbon copy of ours!Its hard for the typical young generation of singapore to relate to those hantu stories now ha!

http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/8/14/business/11852486&sec=business

Boost for Cathay Pacific cargo sector

GEORGE TOWN: Cathay Pacific’s new B747-8 will enhance the competitive edge of its commercial cargo segment, which has been affected by the global economic crisis.

Cathay Pacific country manager (Malaysia & Brunei) Mandy Wu said the air cargo freighter segment had experienced a slowdown since late last year.

“In the first half of 2012, Cathay Pacific business was significantly affected by the high price of fuel, weak cargo demand and pressure on passenger yields.

“To better compete in Malaysia, we are using the B747-8 freighter, a bigger capacity and fuel-efficient aircraft, from Penang,” she told a press conference after welcoming the arrival of the B747-8 freighter at the Penang International Airport.

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Someone told me that PIA runway must be extended for 747 to landing and take off. If not, 747 has to be half loaded then only can take off in existing PIA runway. Is that true? Anyone can educate me? thanks.

http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/8/14/business/11852486&sec=business

Boost for Cathay Pacific cargo sector

GEORGE TOWN: Cathay Pacific’s new B747-8 will enhance the competitive edge of its commercial cargo segment, which has been affected by the global economic crisis.

Cathay Pacific country manager (Malaysia & Brunei) Mandy Wu said the air cargo freighter segment had experienced a slowdown since late last year.

“In the first half of 2012, Cathay Pacific business was significantly affected by the high price of fuel, weak cargo demand and pressure on passenger yields.

“To better compete in Malaysia, we are using the B747-8 freighter, a bigger capacity and fuel-efficient aircraft, from Penang,” she told a press conference after welcoming the arrival of the B747-8 freighter at the Penang International Airport.

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Someone told me that PIA runway must be extended for 747 to landing and take off. If not, 747 has to be half loaded then only can take off in existing PIA runway. Is that true? Anyone can educate me? thanks.

No lah, even at fully load, take off at nite with temperatures around 26 C, PEN runway is more sufficient.

Come think of it, if they really need to load half to be able to take off from PEN, why send 747 there? Doesnt make business sense to operate 747 on schedule. Air Hong Kong use A300-600F. Fedex use A310, sometimes A300, UPS once contracted Lufthansa Cargo MD-11 for Australia-PEN-Mumbai-Cologne route and me also sometimes operate into Penang (for charter flight).

For take off with full load for enough fuel to HKG, i would say you just need about 3000m maximum. You can actually reduce the distance by sacrificing second climb segment (take off at earlier speed). Well i'm not making layman sense here but it's doable in PEN for a 747

Thanks.

I have this sneaky suspicion that those who go about saying this and that (Malaysian) airport's runway need extending/upgrading because it cannot accomodate a 747 - they are ultimately after gahmen's money and the kontrek to do the job :D
For example, we now have BKI and KCH redone, at quite considerable expense to the pembayar cukai, whilst the number of widebodies visiting nowadays has dwindled to what a three year old kindy baby can count on his/her fingers :)
And I'm only on about widebodies, let alone how often you find a fully laden jumbo departing from said airports - that might have justified the money spent already :)

I have this sneaky suspicion that those who go about saying this and that (Malaysian) airport's runway need extending/upgrading because it cannot accomodate a 747 - they are ultimately after gahmen's money and the kontrek to do the job :D
For example, we now have BKI and KCH redone, at quite considerable expense to the pembayar cukai, whilst the number of widebodies visiting nowadays has dwindled to what a three year old kindy baby can count on his/her fingers :)
And I'm only on about widebodies, let alone how often you find a fully laden jumbo departing from said airports - that might have justified the money spent already :)

It is always nice knowing you have more runway length available for take off and landing. But considerable amount of attention also need to be given for navigational aids facilities too.

For example in BKI now, there's no ILS. I dont know what took them so long to calibrate or installing one. Without ILS you can't have precision approach meaning the decision height (to continue to land or go around) is higher. In marginal weather with limited visibility, aircraft are more likely to commence go around because they have to decide earlier. It consumes fuel and sent traffic management haywire.

My friend said in BKI the money for new ILS (because the runway was extended) has been used up or whatnots, meaning we have to wait until next GE for new fund for it.

It's a shame eh, shiny airport buildings with many traffic but no ILS. I hope it's just a rumour. They really need to speed up the installation and re calibrating the new ILS.

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If only they use warm white inside the terminal it will look more exclusive..just my opinion..

If only they use warm white inside the terminal it will look more exclusive..just my opinion..
Be happy they do not appear to be using those lamps Global Upline is so partial to installing at airports in Sarawak that make the places look very much like the illuminated inside of an electric owen :D

Lawa airport

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i think something wrong with the stores location...they some how block the view for the passenger, they should swap the location with the passenger seats....

yeah, i thought the same too. or maybe its temporary?

I cant stand the sight of those clay pasu bunga, ceh!! And what is is up with kiosks blocking the runway view/planes? Very odd, messy and kinda retarded.

very silly what were the planners thinking??? Its almost like I can do a better job.

Well i hope it's temporary, by the thought of allowing movement of construction materials in and out of the terminal, where on the other side of the stall still have lots of work to do.

If it stays after the job completion i guess we can write an official complaint to MAHB, to suggest them to hire better planner instead of another Merdeka logo dropouts.

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^^Whats VA doing there?

likely a transit for ferry flight

Its a stop over. Its on its way to Australia

Couldnt help noticing the terminal constructions goin on...sure looks cheap, shoddy and flimsy....

Couldnt help noticing the terminal constructions goin on...sure looks cheap, shoddy and flimsy....

It is a "gift" to Penang.....:lol:

for me, I hv been flying in and out PNG lately. the construction is a mess. But somehow I can say the improvement is way better than the pic. It doesnt look cheap IMO (interior i guess), perhaps we tend to judge early rather than wait for the end result.

for me, I hv been flying in and out PNG lately. the construction is a mess. But somehow I can say the improvement is way better than the pic. It doesnt look cheap IMO (interior i guess), perhaps we tend to judge early rather than wait for the end result.

It is easiest to see if a project uses cheap materials during construction period. When it's done, everything can be covered up. It does look cheap. I don't know if you have seen the other airports, like Kuching and KK, during their construction. Waiting for the end result won't tell you the construction quality until the airport starts leaking or things start to buckle.

Cant help it, but it's actually feels cheap. Sure my comment comes from extensive travel around the world and since my home base is in Singapore, the standards are pretty high. If you compare PEN with other regional airports, sure it's amongst the better one.

But let's wait for LGE's wrath when ceiling started leaking here and there.

^^^^
Yea i did compare with other regional airport (obviously not SIN). For me its fairly sufficient.

I did have a chat with MAHB staff - they have done extensive value management lab for this airport plus KLIA 2. Hoping that they will be no leaking or bad stuff in the future. If it do have, then its a gift to penang. lol:nuts:

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/9/24/nation/12071357&sec=nation

what do you think guys ?...

^^ if this airport is good and among the best airport in this country i dont mind if they want to use 'P Ramlee' name but unfortunately :

Lim lamented that the on-going RM250mil expansion and renovation work at the airport has left much to be desired.

He said problems included leaking whenever it rained heavily, poor worksmanship, delay in project completion and poor management, which caused inconvenience to the people.

Lim said the authorities received many complaints not only from passengers but also those working at shops in the airport.

“We hope the Federal Government will carry out weekly routine checks to identify any possible shortcomings,” he said.

ppl will say bad things about this airport and 'tarnish' P Ramlee name

don't think it should name after an individual, no matter how great the person was. it should directly refer to "Penang" only without any other names attached to it. for me, no individual should be above or or par with the state or country. LGE is just kissing ass.

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It is just me or that the roof looks like those from Ipoh Railway Station?

I am already not too pleased with those kind of roofing there let alone this is an intl airport.......

Here we go again, those DAMN CLAY pots!!!!!!! We sure have a pension for tnose ugly clay flower pots...soooo third world! Doesnt go with the whole structure.

:lol:What else is new ha?Then comes the super fugly street lights:ohno:BUT for sure MAHB can never get right is the parking situation just like KLIA:ohno:

It looks like bus terminal....Sad ~

Penang wants airport named after P. Ramlee:cheers:

GEORGE TOWN: Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has proposed that the Penang International Airport be named after the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee to recognise the contribution of the legendary artiste.

He said he would propose to the Federal Government that the airport be named Penang P. Ramlee International Airport.

“This is to recognise his vast contribution to the entertainment industry. We are proud the late P. Ramlee was born and received his early education here,” Lim said.

He added that whether as an actor, singer, songwriter, composer or producer, P. Ramlee was one of the best.

“He was once voted the best actor in Asia. In view of his internationally-acclaimed stature, it is only apt that the Penang International Airport be named after him,” Lim said.

P. Ramlee died of a heart attack on May 29, 1973, at the age of 44.

Lim lamented that the on-going RM250mil expansion and renovation work at the airport has left much to be desired.

He said problems included leaking whenever it rained heavily, poor worksmanship, delay in project completion and poor management, which caused inconvenience to the people.

Lim said the authorities received many complaints not only from passengers but also those working at shops in the airport.

“We hope the Federal Government will carry out weekly routine checks to identify any possible shortcomings,” he said.

Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd senior general manager Datuk Azmi Murad declined to comment.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/9/24/nation/12071357&sec=nation

+1

If possible can Penang second bridge be called Jambatan Datuk Lee Chong Wei? :lol:

The 1st bridge jambatan Nicole David then

Ohh

And penang sentral should be paklah sentral or better paklah UTC:lol:

It looks like bus terminal....Sad ~

Think ure right buddy, even pudu sentral looks better than this!

Not to say that contractors do not do their jobs, but I can't stand to see flimsy and cheap materials being used at the airport. Seriously, they need to audit the place and do a proper check.

The bus stop in front of the terminal is just pathetic. Maybe to early for me to judge but is this the impression that they are giving? Euww...~

Good for MAB to get the space out for rent inside the terminal but I hope it wont turn it to indoor 'pasar malam' or 'kedai urut kaki' like before ~<>

consider the roof as a huge awning! not a good thing...

said it months back... the columns are too slender and the entire structure looks like it could be blown away by a strong wind gust.

everything looks low-rent and does not present a good first impression on Penang and Malaysia! :(

this is definitely "tidak boleh!"

Not to say that contractors do not do their jobs, but I can't stand to see flimsy and cheap materials being used at the airport. Seriously, they need to audit the place and do a proper check.

The bus stop in front of the terminal is just pathetic. Maybe to early for me to judge but is this the impression that they are giving? Euww...~

Good for MAB to get the space out for rent inside the terminal but I hope it wont turn it to indoor 'pasar malam' or 'kedai urut kaki' like before ~<>
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No you are too early to judge......you are absolutely right, they look horrible!!!
If I meet the MAB manager, I would cekek him.:mad::mad:

Friday October 5, 2012
Big mess to clean up
By HAN KAR KAY
hankk@thestar.com.my Photos by LIM BENG TATT

EATERIES with missing roofs next to the open space car park opposite the Penang International Airport in Bayan Lepas are an eyesore to locals and tourists alike.

It is believed that the roofs were blown away during strong winds which occurred about a week ago.

However, until now, nothing has been done to fix the large hole in the roof.

A check by The Star revealed that some of the eatery operators were concerned about the safety of passers-by and their regular customers.

The damaged zinc roofs are still lying around with the area being cordoned off with tape.

Security guard Omar Sofi, 64, who is a regular patron at one of the eateries, said he was worried about the safety of passers-by as they were exposed to the damaged roof sections lying on the road.

“After the zinc pieces got blown away about a week ago, some individuals came to put up a tempo-rary shield to cover the hole on the roof.

“However, so far no one has come up to repair the roof,” he said yesterday.

He also said that locals and tourists arriving at the airport were greeted with a mess that would leave a poor impression.

When contacted, Penang Municipal Council member L. Prem Anand said he would have to check if the stalls came under the council’s jurisdiction.

Meanwhile, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) could not be reached for comment.

^^ Not surprised. MAHB = third world federal GLC. Penang municipal council should take over the jurisdiction, or fine MAHB for creating such a sloppy shelter.

They all so 'terer' whatt...~

so typical .i expect penang airport make penangnite proud but that's completely opposite

http://youtu.be/MkM0DcSWWrk

It looks like bus terminal....Sad ~

Progress Terminal Bersepadu Indera Mahkota

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maybe this is what you mean...

^^

I don't know whether to laugh or to cry.....:nuts:

What the hack was that?:ohno:

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By Opalyn Mok
October 15, 2012

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 15 — Parts of the plaster ceiling of the ground floor of the Penang International Airport came crashing down early this morning, injuring an employee.

In the 8.10am incident, several portions of the plaster ceiling near the Malaysia Airlines ticketing office and the KL Airport Services (KLAS) office gave way as gallons of water poured down from the ceiling.

A KLAS worker was injured when parts of the ceiling fell on her and she has been sent to the Penang Hospital for observation.

About 100 Malaysia Airport Berhad (MAB) staff members immediately cleared up the mess and cordoned off the area.

“The staff was not seriously injured, she’s just been sent to the hospital for check-up and observation,” said MAB senior manager Mohd Arif Jaafar.

“This portion is still under construction and we are upgrading the gutters in the ceiling.”

He said the unusually heavy downpour caused the gutters to overflow and the water flowed to the ceiling.

“The water pooled at the ceiling and this caused the ceiling to give way,” he added.

Mohd Arif said the MAB will be taking preventive measures as it is now the rainy season.

“We will find a way for faster water dispersal from the gutters so that it won’t overflow again,” he said.

The MAB personnel cleaned up the area by 9.30am, but the section was still cordoned off.

MORE TO COME

By Opalyn Mok
October 15, 2012

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 15 — Parts of the plaster ceiling of the ground floor of the Penang International Airport came crashing down early this morning, injuring an employee.

In the 8.10am incident, several portions of the plaster ceiling near the Malaysia Airlines ticketing office and the KL Airport Services (KLAS) office gave way as gallons of water poured down from the ceiling.

A KLAS worker was injured when parts of the ceiling fell on her and she has been sent to the Penang Hospital for observation.

About 100 Malaysia Airport Berhad (MAB) staff members immediately cleared up the mess and cordoned off the area.

“The staff was not seriously injured, she’s just been sent to the hospital for check-up and observation,” said MAB senior manager Mohd Arif Jaafar.

“This portion is still under construction and we are upgrading the gutters in the ceiling.”

He said the unusually heavy downpour caused the gutters to overflow and the water flowed to the ceiling.

“The water pooled at the ceiling and this caused the ceiling to give way,” he added.

Mohd Arif said the MAB will be taking preventive measures as it is now the rainy season.

“We will find a way for faster water dispersal from the gutters so that it won’t overflow again,” he said.

The MAB personnel cleaned up the area by 9.30am, but the section was still cordoned off.

MORE TO COME

oh gosh....:bash:

Failed flat roof concept. Failed roof gutters (15 Oct 2012). Hundreds stranded due to power failure (July 2012). 'Shocking' discovery of mezzanine floor which was not part of the original building floor plan. Flooding along the arrival lane (February 2012).

I knew it from beginning. More to come.

p/s : Eating karipap goreng and bashing my head against the wall. Tak kuaseee iii....

http://starstorage.blob.core.windows.net/archives/2012/10/15/nation/penang%20crash.jpg

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/155604_10151245330425295_1028779979_n.jpg


is this photo being overly edited or it is so 'blueish' ? Feel like at outer space with ozone layer around the terminal. Kui kui kui...

Failed flat roof concept. Failed roof gutters (15 Oct 2012). Hundreds stranded due to power failure (July 2012). 'Shocking' discovery of mezzanine floor which was not part of the original building floor plan. Flooding along the arrival lane (February 2012).

I knew it from beginning. More to come.

p/s : Eating karipap goreng and bashing my head against the wall. Tak kuaseee iii....

http://starstorage.blob.core.windows.net/archives/2012/10/15/nation/penang%20crash.jpg


I think PIA should setup notice boards at every where else. "Enter at your own risk", and welcoming board "Pasar Malam, Batu Ferringgi and latest promotion destination Botanical Garden's water fall"

I think PIA should setup notice boards at every where else. "Enter at your own risk", and welcoming board "Pasar Malam, Batu Ferringgi and latest promotion destination Botanical Garden's water fall"

Hahaha..jln kena tgk langit.xleh tgk depan

I think PIA should setup notice boards at every where else. "Enter at your own risk", and welcoming board "Pasar Malam, Batu Ferringgi and latest promotion destination Botanical Garden's water fall"


"All at one place" and "centralized". Don't forget the all-time-favourite foot massage section. Euwww...

Hahaha..jln kena tgk langit.xleh tgk depan

Aku ni tengah fikir, bolehkah buka gerai utk sewa helmet dan payung? :P

I think i wanna study law and opened small one desk firm at the airport to handle accidental claim from workers and tourists at the small airport. Say, permanent head injury settlement of RM 3 million each and i can get 40% of it...

What's next? The whole airport collapse like the Stadium Terengganu last time?

I'm pretty scared for KLIA2 actually.

by me
board di Tourism Malaysia Kaunter.. sapa la yang design sampai shrink camtuh.. dah cam Tandas bergerak...
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/644594_10151129806124580_1847392366_n.jpg

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What's next? The whole airport collapse like the Stadium Terengganu last time?

I'm pretty scared for KLIA2 actually.

I think it may not collapse. But, if you look at their ceiling, it looks so thin. Just like kampung rumah atap's ceiling. I think next, may be, when strong wind blow.... PIA turns to an open air terminal -- 1st in the world.

If they can do such a good job for KK and Kuching's airport why are they failing at Penang? There better be some investigation into who is making all these shoddy, silly design problems and mistakes. e.g. overflowing gutters these are basic things that should never happen in such an important building.

Next thing you know the blue is going to say that PDC approved it and bla bla bla.... Just like the Kancil car park. Sooner or later something like that is going to happen.

yes, first airport in the world with indoor waterfall feature. I love it
http://thestar.com.my/archives/2012/10/16/nation/n_3ceiling.jpg
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/16/nation/12175591&sec=nation

Yeah to compliment the wave roof design we have indoor pond!
http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com/media/k2/items/cache/6cdd991305948c37d55c8b51621e71c9_XL.jpg
http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=42552:ceiling-collapses-at-penang-international-airport&Itemid=2

What if the water gets into the lighting, baggage system or check in counter computers for example?

DEqKkPkNUSc

You see bro, actually it complements the Nemo wallpaper, it's one of the feature! Looks more realistic, even Changi can't beat the realism that's happening in Penang Airport.

Nazrey taknak post berita pasal siling runtuh ni ke? Bernama ngan TV3 la hang ni.

hahaha inside flood... ok lah CM LGE lu flood bini org xmau cerita ka?

Also free open air shower....Putrajaya should be proud of their achievements. :lol:

I wonder what those folks who said, "Hey, please don't judge before it is completed", would say now.

If they can do such a good job for KK and Kuching's airport why are they failing at Penang? There better be some investigation into who is making all these shoddy, silly design problems and mistakes. e.g. overflowing gutters these are basic things that should never happen in such an important building.

Next thing you know the blue is going to say that PDC approved it and bla bla bla.... Just like the Kancil car park. Sooner or later something like that is going to happen.

yes, first airport in the world with indoor waterfall feature. I love it
http://thestar.com.my/archives/2012/10/16/nation/n_3ceiling.jpg
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/16/nation/12175591&sec=nation

Yeah to compliment the wave roof design we have indoor pond!
http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com/media/k2/items/cache/6cdd991305948c37d55c8b51621e71c9_XL.jpg
http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=42552:ceiling-collapses-at-penang-international-airport&Itemid=2

What if the water gets into the lighting, baggage system or check in counter computers for example?

DEqKkPkNUSc

UMNO/BN needs to be kicked out of Putrajaya before we can get answers for all these 3rd world fiasco.

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2012/10/17/north/12180598&sec=North

Expanded Penang airport to be nation’s ‘most modern terminal’
:banana::banana:

GEORGE TOWN: Penang International Airport is expected to increase its passenger flow by at least 5% annually when the expansion project wraps up by the end of next month.

Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) senior general manager Datuk Azmi Murad (pic) said the upgrading work was already 95% completed, and was expected to turn the airport into the most modern terminal in the country.

“Once it is completed on Nov 24, the airport’s capacity will increase two-fold to 6.5 million passengers annually.”

He said until September this year, the airport handled 3.5 million passengers, an increase of 5% from 3.3 million during the same period last year.

“With an average 5% increment, there is high growth potential once the expansion is complete.

“Meanwhile, there are also enquiries from airlines to introduce new destinations and requests from foreign airlines to land here,” he said, adding that the airport recorded a total of 4.5 million passengers last year.

Azmi was speaking to reporters yesterday after a briefing for Barisan Nasional leaders at the VIP Lounge led by state Barisan information chief Tan Cheng Liang, who is also the state Wanita chief.

There are currently 70 domestic and international flights operating in the airport daily.

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before n after almost the same... huhhh boring!!! same interior looks.. waving ceiling wit outdated coral wallpaper n recycle checkin counter huhhh :(

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before n after almost the same... huhhh boring!!! same interior looks.. waving ceiling wit outdated coral wallpaper n recycle checkin counter huhhh :(

Who say no different...

Before : no waterfall
After : with waterfall feature that no other airport can beat it

HaHhaha

yup almost the same... totally different form visualization on Youtube ....

poor PEN. even Sibu Airport is much2 better !.i love it.
why cant they do the same....siapa Projek Manager. nak kena fired.

Sibu New Airport
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http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2012/10/17/north/12180598&sec=North

Expanded Penang airport to be nation’s ‘most modern terminal’
:banana::banana:

GEORGE TOWN: Penang International Airport is expected to increase its passenger flow by at least 5% annually when the expansion project wraps up by the end of next month.

Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) senior general manager Datuk Azmi Murad (pic) said the upgrading work was already 95% completed, and was expected to turn the airport into the most modern terminal in the country.

“Once it is completed on Nov 24, the airport’s capacity will increase two-fold to 6.5 million passengers annually.”

He said until September this year, the airport handled 3.5 million passengers, an increase of 5% from 3.3 million during the same period last year.

“With an average 5% increment, there is high growth potential once the expansion is complete.

“Meanwhile, there are also enquiries from airlines to introduce new destinations and requests from foreign airlines to land here,” he said, adding that the airport recorded a total of 4.5 million passengers last year.

Azmi was speaking to reporters yesterday after a briefing for Barisan Nasional leaders at the VIP Lounge led by state Barisan information chief Tan Cheng Liang, who is also the state Wanita chief.

There are currently 70 domestic and international flights operating in the airport daily.

95% complete? I don't think so! The rendering and initial plan showed a huge multi-storey parkade structure to replace the existing parking lots. I guess MAHB "forgot" that huh? Or perhaps more like money to be used for that is in some UMNO/BN politician's pocket now? :lol:

95% complete? I don't think so! The rendering and initial plan showed a huge multi-storey parkade structure to replace the existing parking lots. I guess MAHB "forgot" that huh? Or perhaps more like money to be used for that is in some UMNO/BN politician's pocket now? :lol:

someone must "telan" the fund and so they forced to declare the completion..this is quite common in malaysia especially those tagged with "satu lagi projek barisan nasional"^^

Parking lot building cum hotel are under privatize scheme but not sure whether any companies want to take up these projects.

Any construction projects along the construction period will get problems and contractor's also provided warranty period after completion.

The waterfall incident really hit hardly on project manager performance.

The workmanship and material used for PIA renovation can obviously see are low budget.

expectations
MkM0DcSWWrk

reality?
http://thestar.com.my/archives/2012/10/16/nation/n_3ceiling.jpg

based on the video, i think there's a possibility that they didnt take the consideration to repair the roof since they're demolishing it, and with mistake, waterfall.

How nice. Latest Penang attraction || Indoor waterfall and later can go to 'pasar malam' at domestic area. Dont forget to bring swimsuit every time you go to this airport. How convenience ~

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(OCT 2012)

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(OCT 2012)

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(OCT 2012)

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(OCT 2012)

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(OCT 2012)

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(OCT 2012)

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(OCT 2012)

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(OCT 2012)


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(Nov 9, 2011)


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The thing that annoys me is that MAHB or whoever is responsible has yet come up with a full explanation why it is all going wrong.

The thing that annoys me is that MAHB or whoever is responsible has yet come up with a full explanation why it is all going wrong.

You will never hear from them about accountability. In their defence, they will say something like "even Singapore and American airports have leaks." :lol:

then the pro-aspirasi forummers will say 'be grateful' and 'if you dont like to stay in this country you can go away'

and malaysian who already know how bad their gov are just wholly hoping their so called effort by voting opposition will change everything despite knowing how bias election is working. sigh.... and they keep moaning and moaning and moaning and moaning and moaning till when? 2020?

and malaysian who already know how bad their gov are just wholly hoping their so called effort by voting opposition will change everything despite knowing how bias election is working. sigh.... and they keep moaning and moaning and moaning and moaning and moaning till when? 2020?

it might change, it might not change...have anyone of us got the chance to try out yet? Not since independence...I rather try something new than keep something old and useless...if the new one that comes along is as hopeless...time to get out

let me highlight my former quote for you to comprehend it better:

...and malaysian who already know how bad their gov are just wholly hoping their so called effort by voting opposition will change everything despite knowing how bias election is working. sigh.... and they keep moaning and moaning and moaning and moaning and moaning till when? 2020?...

stupidity is doing the same thing over and over again hoping for different result. Need we say more?

then the pro-aspirasi forummers will say 'be grateful' and 'if you dont like to stay in this country you can go away'

LOL!! :lol:


and malaysian who already know how bad their gov are just wholly hoping their so called effort by voting opposition will change everything despite knowing how bias election is working. sigh.... and they keep moaning and moaning and moaning and moaning and moaning till when? 2020?

But moaning is part of the process of change. BERSIH is like an organized moan. Moaning caused the tsunami of 2008.

MAHB's answer

MAHB: Ceiling collapsed due to gutter problem
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/17/nation/12181297&sec=nation

GEORGE TOWN: Part of the ceiling at the Penang International Airport collapsed due to heavy rainfall of about 30mm which exceeded the capacity of the roof's gutter.

Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) senior general manager Datuk Azmi Murad said the gutter's flow load was limited as the system had yet to be upgraded under the airport's ongoing expansion work.

“However, we have taken necessary measures to prevent similar occurrence by installing an additional downpipe for the gutter,” he told a press conference at the airport in Bayan Lepas here yesterday before visiting the site.

Asked if any action would be taken against the contractor in charge of the expansion project, Azmi said they would look into the contract to determine if the collapsed ceiling was due to defects.

“We will look into the issue in totality,” he said.

Earlier, Azmi held a briefing for several Barisan Nasional leaders, led by state Barisan information chief Tan Cheng Liang who is also state Wanita MCA chief, at the airport's VIP Lounge.

Tan said she was informed that an average rainfall of 10mm to 15mm was recorded during Monday's downpour.

Bayan Baru Umno division chief and Batu Maung Barisan coordinator Datuk Abdul Rahim Saibu, who was also present, said MAHB should bear full responsibility for the incident.

When contacted, Penang Tourist Guides Association president Chin Poh Chin said the collapsed ceiling gave a bad impression to tourists, considering that the airport is the gateway to Penang.

On Monday, a portion of the asbestos ceiling collapsed following a downpour that lasted for hours.

wow, MAHB address the opposition, no those who are in POWER of the state. Much like channelling aids through UMNO in Kelantan.

wow, MAHB address the opposition, not those who are in POWER of the state. Much like channelling aids through UMNO in Kelantan.

I know eh? Acknowledging the state's BN opposition members instead of the elected Pakatan officials. A total slap on the face of Pakatan, and also a total insult to the people of Penang who pay taxes to Putrajaya. It goes to show that all GLCs and government institutions are not independent, and kowtow to UMNO/BN. Same goes for MACC, the police and so on.


By the way, it was mentioned that a portion of the asbestos collapsed. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't asbestos found to be toxic and not used in buildings anymore? Long-term exposure to asbestos can cause cancer. Perhaps MAHB is still in the stone age and know nothing of that sort?

^^ possibly it is a lousy report. I think it should be "abestos free" ceiling but reported as"abestos" ceiling. error is very normal and always happen to our half past six mainstream media reporters. :lol::lol:

Looks like my plaster ceiling contractor can do much better job than this!

Looks like my plaster ceiling contractor can do much better job than this!

if your contractor use 'water resistant' kind of plaster ceiling, probably yes. for me plaster ceiling has nothing to do on water leaking issue.

Someone has suggested to rename PIA to P Ramlee Airport. I think it is spot on. Since the airport has so much "entertaining" news over the years.

But, that lousy "entertaining" news is an insult to late P Ramlee.

as a penang resident, i'm feel shame about this upgrade project.

Hope that new airlines or new international/domestic destination to be served at PIA after renovation................

as a penang resident, i'm feel shame about this upgrade project.

totally agree

What happened to the proposed multi-storey carpark building that was supposed to be built at the existing carparking? I didn't see any work being done at all at the site, and the parking situation is really desperate as it is now! I thought it was provided for within this contract/renovation.

What happened to the proposed multi-storey carpark building that was supposed to be built at the existing carparking? I didn't see any work being done at all at the site, and the parking situation is really desperate as it is now! I thought it was provided for within this contract/renovation.

Let them finish the terminal renovation first. If the renovation cannot finish with quality job, you wanna them to do construction of car park in parallel? It will just giving them a golden excuse to delay the renovation.

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^^ LOoking good....the old iconic roof has disappeared....

PIA recorded the 2nd highest international passengers after KLIA follow by KKIA & KIA..

PIA recorded the 2nd highest international passengers after KLIA follow by KKIA & KIA..

Where did you get this info? I thought that PIA was way behind KKIA in terms of pax and KKIA is only second to KLIA!:lol:

Where did you get this info? I thought that PIA was way behind KKIA in terms of pax and KKIA is only second to KLIA!:lol:

In total passenger number, KKIA is the 2nd.

However, if international passengers alone, Penang is 2nd.

The data has been released by MoT 2011 Transport Report.

Where did you get this info? I thought that PIA was way behind KKIA in terms of pax and KKIA is only second to KLIA!:lol:

u can refer to mot.gov website..KKIA is the 2nd highest of total passengers after KLIA thanks to domestic passengers..but in term of international passengers, PIA recorded far higher compare KKIA & KCH

u can refer to mot.gov website..KKIA is the 2nd highest of total passengers after KLIA thanks to domestic passengers..but in term of international passengers, PIA recorded far higher compare KKIA & KCH

Thanks for the info!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the carpark maybe in the second phase and a hotel block in phase 3, i think. No submittion plan for hotel yet.

Mahb ckp PIA sudah siap

Mahb ckp PIA sudah siap

Cakap saja dah siap tapi masih ada juga kerja2 yang sedang dijalankan. Itu pasal kerajaan PP buat bising baru2 ni!!!!!!!!!!

last week pergi tengok bumbung pon tak habis pasang lagi...

Upgrading work at Penang airport completed, says MAHB

Kuala Lumpur: Renovation and upgrading works at the Penang International Airport in Bayan Lepas have been substantially completed, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said Monday.

The airport has been functioning at full capacity in most of the upgraded areas, the airport operator said.

As the result of the upgrading work, passenger flow throughout the airport has improved significantly, with the opening of all the departure gates, it said.

The retail and food and beverages areas have been expanded and redesigned, with the outlets now in the process of being handed over to the retailers for fit-out.

"We would like to assure the public that we have made every effort to minimise disruptions to airport operations and inconvenience to airport users during the construction period," MAHB said in a statement.

To enhance passenger facilities further, MAHB said the transfer corridor was undergoing additional upgrading work to provide for a lift and an escalator. - Bernama

http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID=83364

Somehow in Malaysia "substantially completed" seem good enough for public safety considerations
By way of example, a major big mall (with hotel) in Sabah opened up with construction workers in hard hats (safety?) making their way past hotel guests :lol:

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not bad but the colums make it less airy and open unlike big airports like KLIA

From what I read in a newspaper,99% completed.

Nice improvements compare to old PIA.

Penang airport likely to welcome 3 more carriers
By Marina Emmanuel Published: 2012/11/30
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/eppot/Article/index_html#ixzz2Dkw1abPq

http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/eppot/pix_middle

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang International Airport is likely to see at least three new airlines flying in from next year.

Malaysia Airports Bhd senior general manager Datuk Azmi Murad yesterday said one of the airlines is likely to include the recently-launched low-cost airline Malindo Airways.

He did name the other two carriers. There are currently 14 passenger and 10 cargo airlines respectively using the international airport.

"With the completion of the upgrading work to the airport by the end of this year, we are expecting a very good 2013 for our Penang operations," he said during a media walkabout of the airport in Bayan Lepas.

He said the retail components of the airport should be fully operational by the end of January and names like WH Smith, Starbucks, Victoria Secret and Dunkin Donuts are some of the confirmed tenants.

The upgrading project was initially tagged at RM250 million and meant to be completed by June this year. Azmi did not reveal if there are any cost over-runs for the project.

He expressed optimism that a soon-to-be-launched charter flight incentive programme for the Penang airport will see more international arrivals.

The proposed programme which is aimed at increasing tourist arrivals into the state, is being developed by the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) with a plan of zooming into segments like healthcare travel and business tourism.

For the first ten months of this year, the airport welcomed 3.9 million travellers.

"We hope to end the year with a total of 4.7 million arrivals and looking at a potential growth of three per cent in 2013," Azmi noted.

He said the expanded facilities at the airport have already resulted in new freighters such as Cathay Pacific Cargo's new Boeing 747-800 planes landing in Penang.

"We are mindful of the needs of Penang investors and logistics companies in shipping out high value goods and will continue to provide the necessary infrastructure for our cargo stronghold here, based on customer needs."

He said construction works currently stood at 99 per cent completed and that all security and safety precautions required by international aviation rules had been adhered to in both the airside and landside areas of the airport.

A Premium Plaza Lounge which is a pay-in transit lounge offering snacks, drinks, shower and Internet facilities is already in operation.

"Other lounges expected to open soon will be those operated by Malaysia Airlines and Cathay Pacific," said Azmi, "and we are open to letting out space to any hotels who wish to set up passenger lounges at the airport," he added.

what about the hotel and carpark plan?

yeah, please build multi-storey car park..

what about the hotel and carpark plan?

Was in PIA recently and spoke to one of the MAB guys. It seems that they have cancelled the hotel/multilevel parking building ... So sad...I thought I saw the rendering of the project did include the said structure.... hmmm

From what I read in a newspaper,99% completed.

From what I see, 99% in total mess ... <-- Suhejla is expecting too much ~

BN never fulfill their promises, hence no multi storey parkade and hotel to be built. We all know where the extra allocation of funds for these structures goes to.....

Was in PIA recently and spoke to one of the MAB guys. It seems that they have cancelled the hotel/multilevel parking building ... So sad...I thought I saw the rendering of the project did include the said structure.... hmmm

i think as usual, the only way to complete the plan is to change the federal government^^

hey no politics here,the precious section is ended.

the precious section is ended.

Sounds like a cryptic clue in a crossword puzzle.

hey no politics here,the precious section is ended.

Well DAP also didn't do anything big to upgrade the infrastructure of Penang except for the second bridge and cable car which are labelled as "the project by the federal government", anyway if BN government REALLY got back Penang, it's a great possibility for them to do smth immediately (at least, in a few months time?), taking this as example.

Please don't malu yourself and be a hypocrite ok?

Please don't malu yourself and be a hypocrite ok?

lol^^

only can talk good about BN...^^

Please don't malu yourself and be a hypocrite ok?
Well I said the last section is ended ,which is that one from what I mean, you got read the sentence carefully? Sorry for that if you didnt continue on reading.If you don't like that, I can pull back my words and continue on "politicing".Maybe I should say: stop starting?because I continued it but not starting it.
I know i said it before but I stopped it after that.
lol^^

only can talk good about BN...^^
Oh for this I can explain:
I believe in BN only for their experience in the infrastructures, but not the others.
I believe in PR for their effort to oppose BN's plans and speaking out public rights but not for their inexperience.
In fact, I oppose both of them but in the same time support both of them, which is quite complicated

In fact, I oppose both of them but in the same time support both of them, which is quite complicated
Yes, point taken :)
Btw, there are medical and pharmaceutical avenues available for attenuation of schizophrenic manifestations :lol:

How can they say it's 99% complete when the car park is in a terrible state? Does MAB mean that they're leaving the car park as it is?

Hopeless incompetents.

In fact, I oppose both of them but in the same time support both of them, which is quite complicated

Are you sitting on a fence? If so, I am on your side. I treat both sides of political divide with caution.

Regarding the PIA airport project, RM250 million budgeted by federal government is maybe not enough to give the airport that quality finishes. I know as I went through the airport few months back, I can see some bits and pieces of shoddy work.

Are you sitting on a fence? If so, I am on your side. I treat both sides of political divide with caution.

Regarding the PIA airport project, RM250 million budgeted by federal government is maybe not enough to give the airport that quality finishes. I know as I went through the airport few months back, I can see some bits and pieces of shoddy work.
Grey area you mean?
I suspect that the budget allocated by the federal government is solely for "upgrade of the terminal building", should go looking back the posts.

Was in PIA recently and spoke to one of the MAB guys. It seems that they have cancelled the hotel/multilevel parking building ... So sad...I thought I saw the rendering of the project did include the said structure.... hmmm

Regret to hear that the multi-storey carpark is cancelled. Perhaps MAHB should allocate another budget the soonest for this as currently the parking situation is terrible and very haphazard. I'm sure they can make money from this as the charges at the moment are very expensive and they can recover their money in a short time.

Grey area you mean?
I suspect that the budget allocated by the federal government is solely for "upgrade of the terminal building", should go looking back the posts.

the plan as shown in the video compared to the actual implementation is totally unacceptable.

of course, it only shows federal is incapable, there are many other things that showing BN (i said BN again^^) is totally lie and incapable

Regret to hear that the multi-storey carpark is cancelled. Perhaps MAHB should allocate another budget the soonest for this as currently the parking situation is terrible and very haphazard. I'm sure they can make money from this as the charges at the moment are very expensive and they can recover their money in a short time.

now they left the carpark in bad condition and they already claimed 99% work done.

BN oh BN^^

Well I said the last section is ended ,which is that one from what I mean, you got read the sentence carefully? Sorry for that if you didnt continue on reading.If you don't like that, I can pull back my words and continue on "politicing".Maybe I should say: stop starting?because I continued it but not starting it.
I know i said it before but I stopped it after that.

Oh for this I can explain:
I believe in BN only for their experience in the infrastructures, but not the others.
I believe in PR for their effort to oppose BN's plans and speaking out public rights but not for their inexperience.
In fact, I oppose both of them but in the same time support both of them, which is quite complicated

no need to give excuse to your hypocrite^^

no need to give excuse to your hypocrite^^

U can call it excuses or anything, no comment.

Hayyaaaaa...let us all talk about PIA laaa.....BN or PR is never ending issue oneee...

what else is there to talk about the airport? In a few weeks I would be taking a flight to KL I may be able to snap some photos and see the completed airport me self.

what else is there to talk about the airport? In a few weeks I would be taking a flight to KL I may be able to snap some photos and see the completed airport me self.

Please share some photos here.:banana:

Now PIA have viewing deck(Anjung Tinjau)?

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How can they say it's 99% complete when the car park is in a terrible state? Does MAB mean that they're leaving the car park as it is?

Hopeless incompetents.

Guys, you need to give 50% discount on what has announced. I have learn the lesson 5 years ago. They had announced 2nd Penang bridge (RM3b) and LRT (RM1.2b). Today, it is only 2nd bridge (that has taken away viewing deck) with RM4.xb cost. So, LRT budget is evaporated. If you want LRT, next time lah.

2 years ago, PIA was announced with facelift + multilevel car park + hotel. So, again, I have also seen the 50% discount of completion until today. If you want car park and hotel, next time lah.

BN never fulfill their promises, hence no multi storey parkade and hotel to be built. We all know where the extra allocation of funds for these structures goes to.....

selama ini pakatan fulfill their promises kah? if talk negative about BN.. sampai bial2 pun xhabis lol...

selama ini pakatan fulfill their promises kah? if talk negative about BN.. sampai bial2 pun xhabis lol...

what does pakatan not fullfilled in penang?

BN? oh...a lot of janji kosong la..^^

selama ini pakatan fulfill their promises kah? if talk negative about BN.. sampai bial2 pun xhabis lol...

Yeah come on tell us if u have guts: What have they not fulfilled?

Like the general design of this airport but dislike the fact that it is built of cheap materials, and that parkade and hotel not included. Sounds like people are being conned again, nothing new.

^^ this is what will happen if we talk politic in development thread,that why we avoid that..its endless and pointless...just get back to topic..just ignore vince and his friend

Just hope the completed airport refurbishment will not be a massive disappointment (at least for now it isn't quite disappointing).

firefly has really boost incomin traffic to PIA..passengers traffic for 3rd quarter of 2012 is slightly higher than KCH. hope that PIA renovation will further boost the traffic.

firefly has really boost incomin traffic to PIA..passengers traffic for 3rd quarter of 2012 is slightly higher than KCH. hope that PIA renovation will further boost the traffic.

This Firefly, they started with PIA as their Main Hub then switched to Subang and made PIA as secondary hub and reduced or cancelled flights to KB, KT, KTN, JB, PKT, etc. Made life difficult for us based in Penang to fly to these towns. Wish they could make PIA their Main Hub again and fly to other destinations within 1hr or 2hr flight times (ie; Padang, Pekanbaru, Kuching, Batam, etc) and promote it better.

This Firefly, they started with PIA as their Main Hub then switched to Subang and made PIA as secondary hub and reduced or cancelled flights to KB, KT, KTN, JB, PKT, etc. Made life difficult for us based in Penang to fly to these towns. Wish they could make PIA their Main Hub again and fly to other destinations within 1hr or 2hr flight times (ie; Padang, Pekanbaru, Kuching, Batam, etc) and promote it better.

when did they stop it?

^^ this is what will happen if we talk politic in development thread,that why we avoid that..its endless and pointless...just get back to topic..just ignore vince and his friend

Funny, but you and your friends never reply once cornered. People trash developers for building ugly/substandard structures. So why can't we trash those that built Penang Airport? Nothing political at all.

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I dunno if I want to laugh or cry...~

Penang airport expansion project extended another month
UPDATED @ 04:59:29 PM 10-12-2012
By Opalyn Mok
December 10, 2012

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 10 — The RM250 million Penang International Airport expansion project will only be completed by December 31.

Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB) has given the contractor a third extension to complete the project, which includes upgrading of the airport facilities and infrastructure. It was scheduled to be completed by November 30.

Work on the Penang airport expansion project will only be completed by December 31. — Picture courtesy of www.malaysiaairports.com.my
However, the contractor was unable to meet the deadline and was given a month’s extension, said Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng after a visit to the airport today.

“This is the third time they have been given an extension of time,” he told reporters.

Lim was briefed on the progress of work by MAHB senior general manager (Operations Services) Datuk Azmi Murad.

Lim said Azmi told him the project was 99 per cent complete.

“We have also forwarded complaints and feedback from airport users over the shortcomings of the project so that they will be addressed,” he said.

Lim said there are three main issues to be looked into — the quality of the work undertaken, the level of cleanliness and follow-up action on complaints from passengers, stakeholders and workers.

Another important issue is the need to add more security screening machines at the Customs counter, he said.

“Currently, there is only one machine so passengers have to line up to go through the machine ... [causing a] long waiting period for passengers, sometimes up to an hour,” he said.

On the work progress, Lim said he is worried that the project may only be completed by December 31.

If not completed on time, he said MAHB has already warned the contractor that it will be fined on a day-to-day basis if it fails to deliver the completed project by December 31.

“Based on our observations, we still think the project needs improvement in its finishing, quality and cleanliness,” he said, citing a ramp heading towards the terminal for Firefly flights as an example.

Lim said they realised the ramp was too long for passengers to walk and will now rectify it by putting in an escalator.

“I call on the Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha to come and visit the airport and see for himself the progress of the report,” he said.

He said it was Kong’s responsibility to at least check on the RM250 million project and give the MAHB officers some encouragement to ensure its smooth progress.

“He has said that the project will be completed on November 30 so obviously this is one promise that was not fulfilled,” he said.

The project, under the Transport Ministry, was launched in late 2010 and was supposed to be completed in June this year.

It was delayed and the completion date has been extended twice.

The project includes doubling the floor area; increasing passenger capacity from 3.5 million to five million; increasing the ability to handle passenger traffic from 1,300 to 2,000 passengers per hour; increasing the number of aircraft parking bays, immigration, customs and security screening counters; adding more public seating and public toilets; and increasing vehicle parking lots from 1,200 to 2,000 bays.

The terminal façade was also given a facelift and facilities for the disabled will be put in place

Grey area you mean?
I suspect that the budget allocated by the federal government is solely for "upgrade of the terminal building", should go looking back the posts.

Oh, I consider myself as a fence sitter.

I dunno if I want to laugh or cry...~

Penang airport expansion project extended another month
UPDATED @ 04:59:29 PM 10-12-2012
By Opalyn Mok
December 10, 2012

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 10 — The RM250 million Penang International Airport expansion project will only be completed by December 31.

Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB) has given the contractor a third extension to complete the project, which includes upgrading of the airport facilities and infrastructure. It was scheduled to be completed by November 30.

Work on the Penang airport expansion project will only be completed by December 31. — Picture courtesy of www.malaysiaairports.com.my
However, the contractor was unable to meet the deadline and was given a month’s extension, said Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng after a visit to the airport today.

“This is the third time they have been given an extension of time,” he told reporters.

Lim was briefed on the progress of work by MAHB senior general manager (Operations Services) Datuk Azmi Murad.

Lim said Azmi told him the project was 99 per cent complete.

“We have also forwarded complaints and feedback from airport users over the shortcomings of the project so that they will be addressed,” he said.

Lim said there are three main issues to be looked into — the quality of the work undertaken, the level of cleanliness and follow-up action on complaints from passengers, stakeholders and workers.

Another important issue is the need to add more security screening machines at the Customs counter, he said.

“Currently, there is only one machine so passengers have to line up to go through the machine ... [causing a] long waiting period for passengers, sometimes up to an hour,” he said.

On the work progress, Lim said he is worried that the project may only be completed by December 31.

If not completed on time, he said MAHB has already warned the contractor that it will be fined on a day-to-day basis if it fails to deliver the completed project by December 31.

“Based on our observations, we still think the project needs improvement in its finishing, quality and cleanliness,” he said, citing a ramp heading towards the terminal for Firefly flights as an example.

Lim said they realised the ramp was too long for passengers to walk and will now rectify it by putting in an escalator.

“I call on the Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha to come and visit the airport and see for himself the progress of the report,” he said.

He said it was Kong’s responsibility to at least check on the RM250 million project and give the MAHB officers some encouragement to ensure its smooth progress.

“He has said that the project will be completed on November 30 so obviously this is one promise that was not fulfilled,” he said.

The project, under the Transport Ministry, was launched in late 2010 and was supposed to be completed in June this year.

It was delayed and the completion date has been extended twice.

The project includes doubling the floor area; increasing passenger capacity from 3.5 million to five million; increasing the ability to handle passenger traffic from 1,300 to 2,000 passengers per hour; increasing the number of aircraft parking bays, immigration, customs and security screening counters; adding more public seating and public toilets; and increasing vehicle parking lots from 1,200 to 2,000 bays.

The terminal façade was also given a facelift and facilities for the disabled will be put in place

See how 'forked-tongue' these people are!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At least better than they said 99% completed and then let all the problems behind...but still, i am doubt about the multilevel carpark as they planned.

See how 'forked-tongue' these people are!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nothing new my friend, nothing new. We all expected that..... It would be a real miracle if the airport receives only praises.

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diorang memang kekalkan design ceiling lama tu ekk.. area check in pon still sama cam dulu cuma ada ubah skit2 n ada lcd display kat kaunter...

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Published: Thursday December 27, 2012 MYT 3:26:00 PM
Penang International Airport fully operational early 2013

KUALA LUMPUR: The RM250mil Penang International Airport (PIA) expansion project is 99 per cent complete and will be fully operational by early next year, says Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri.

He said the ministry was very pleased with the progress, thus far, although there were some delay due to unforeseen circumstances.

Speaking to Bernama after attending a briefing by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) at Malaysia's third busiest airport, he said many constraints were experienced during the renovation work as arrival and departure operations had to continue uninterrupted.

In certain areas, renovation work could only be carried out from midnight to early morning but constant security was maintained at the airport. The expansion of PIA is being funded by MAHB's internally-generated funds to increase passenger handling capacity to six million people per year or almost double the current capacity.

When completed, it will encompass the state-of-the-art architecture, facilities and interior design to provide better comfort level to airlines and passengers alike.

Rahim said the modernisation project, carried out with the approval of the Federal government, would cater to the rapid expansion of low-cost carriers in Asean including Malindo Airways which would commence operations next year.

He said passenger arrival was expected to surge from 2015 onwards when stage five of the open sky liberalisation policy is implemented among Asean nations.

Rahim said the Penang International Airport was the northern aviation hub that handled direct international flights. "The Federal government's earnestness in modernising the Penang International Airport proves that the Barisan Nasional leadership always honoured its promises to the people in line with the slogan 'Promises Fulfilled' which is central to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's leadership," he added. BERNAMA



Not surprised if they will extend the date of completion in 2015...what a shoddy workmanship~

yup workmanship sgt mengecewakan.. nampak low quality sgt... :bash:

Rahim said the Penang International Airport was the northern aviation hub that handled direct international flights. "The Federal government's earnestness in modernising the Penang International Airport proves that the Barisan Nasional leadership always honoured its promises to the people in line with the slogan 'Promises Fulfilled' which is central to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's leadership," he added. BERNAMA

:lol: earnestness in bringing in shoddy workmanship, including a flooded pick-up area, collapsed roof and improper parking, more likely a result of Barisan Nasional leadership.

‘PIA renovation and upgrading works almost complete’
Posted on December 28, 2012, Friday
http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/12/28/pia-renovation-and-upgrading-works-almost-complete/

KUALA LUMPUR: The RM250 million Penang International Airport (PIA) expansion project is 99 per cent complete and will be fully operational by early next year, says Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri.

He said the ministry was very pleased with the progress thus far, although there were some delay due to unforeseen circumstances.

Speaking to Bernama after attending a briefing by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) at Malaysia’s third busiest airport, he said many constraints were experienced during the renovation work as arrival and departure operations had to continue uninterrupted.

In certain areas, renovation work could only be carried out from midnight to early morning but constant security was maintained at the airport.

The expansion of PIA was being funded by MAHB’s internally-generated funds to increase passenger handling capacity to six million people per year or almost double the current capacity.

When completed, it would encompass the state-of-the-art architecture, facilities and interior design to provide better comfort level to airlines and passengers alike.

Rahim said the modernisation project, carried out with the approval of the Federal government, would cater to the rapid expansion of low-cost carriers in Asean including Malindo Airways which would commence operations next year.

He said passenger arrival was expected to surge from 2015 onwards when stage five of the open sky liberalisation policy is implemented among Asean nations.

Rahim said the Penang International Airport was the northern aviation hub that handled direct international flights.

“The federal government’s earnestness in modernising the Penang International Airport proves that the Barisan Nasional leadership always honoured its promises to the people in line with the slogan ‘Promises Fulfilled’ which is central to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s leadership,” he added. — Bernama

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So many boxes..shopping at penang ??

looking good

‘PIA renovation and upgrading works almost complete’
Posted on December 28, 2012, Friday
http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/12/28/pia-renovation-and-upgrading-works-almost-complete/

KUALA LUMPUR: The RM250 million Penang International Airport (PIA) expansion project is 99 per cent complete and will be fully operational by early next year, says Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri.

He said the ministry was very pleased with the progress thus far, although there were some delay due to unforeseen circumstances.

Speaking to Bernama after attending a briefing by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) at Malaysia’s third busiest airport, he said many constraints were experienced during the renovation work as arrival and departure operations had to continue uninterrupted.

In certain areas, renovation work could only be carried out from midnight to early morning but constant security was maintained at the airport.

The expansion of PIA was being funded by MAHB’s internally-generated funds to increase passenger handling capacity to six million people per year or almost double the current capacity.

When completed, it would encompass the state-of-the-art architecture, facilities and interior design to provide better comfort level to airlines and passengers alike.

Rahim said the modernisation project, carried out with the approval of the Federal government, would cater to the rapid expansion of low-cost carriers in Asean including Malindo Airways which would commence operations next year.

He said passenger arrival was expected to surge from 2015 onwards when stage five of the open sky liberalisation policy is implemented among Asean nations.

Rahim said the Penang International Airport was the northern aviation hub that handled direct international flights.

“The federal government’s earnestness in modernising the Penang International Airport proves that the Barisan Nasional leadership always honoured its promises to the people in line with the slogan ‘Promises Fulfilled’ which is central to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s leadership,” he added. — Bernama


Most of the time Transport Ministry said something, AA will say another thing.

Kuala Lumpur: AirAsia will withdraw its daily flights from Penang to Hong
Kong effective March 4, 2013.

The low-cost airline said the move was to realign its route planning for Penang hub and due to commercial reasons.

It said guests who are affected by the withdrawal of this route would be offered options to alleviate any inconvenience that might occur.

I'm not impressed with shoddy finishings at PEN.

1) A gates for international, B for domestics. Separated by glass walls at A1

2) Minangkabau roof still visible at Departure Drop off area and lighted! Just behind glass walls of new departure area.

3) There are still shops renovation in progress

4) International and domestic direction is more clearer now.

5) Tiles are cracking, aircond vents leaking leaving stains at departure gates

6) Paints poorly applied.

I'm so used to KUL and Changi, hence, my expectation is high. I hope KLIA2 dont carry these problems.

I'm not impressed with shoddy finishings at PEN.

2) Minangkabau roof still visible at Departure Drop off area and lighted! Just behind glass walls of new departure area.

I'm so used to KUL and Changi, hence, my expectation is high. I hope KLIA2 dont carry these problems.

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memang bumbung tak pasang habis ekkk...
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terminal dah lawa tapi bumbung tu yang nampak murah

AirAsia to pull Penang - Hong Kong route
Published: 2013/01/03
AirAsia to pull Penang - Hong Kong route http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20130103161549/Article/index_html#ixzz2HAOs494e

AirAsia will withdraw its daily flights from Penang to Hong Kong effective March 4, 2013.

The low-cost airline said the move was to realign its route planning for Penang hub and due to commercial reasons.

It said guests who are affected by the withdrawal of this route would be offered options to alleviate any inconvenience that might occur. Each affected guest would be notified via their registered member email account as well as an SMS notification of the route termination.

In a statement today, AirAsia said the affected customers can choose four options; move their flights to an earlier date to or from Penang or Hong Kong without any extra charges and subject to availability or re-route their flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur and from Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong or vice versa without any extra charges for the seats.


They can also opt for a credit shell for the value that they paid with a validity of three months or a full refund.

AirAsia flies to five domestic routes -- Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Johor Baharu, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.

It also flies to six international routes -- Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan and Hong Kong from Penang with nearly 320 weekly flights both ways. -- Bernama

People still prefer full service with Cathay than Air Asia! CX price is not much more and you get food, inflight entertainment, more baggage and some more fly in 777 and not tiny A320. I have relative staying in HK and they flew on AirAsia and they complain its not worth the price they rather pay a little more for Cathay.

who wants AirAsia, i'd rather take CX anytime! Pleasant experience, with AirAsia, you even have to pay to queue.

Just foundout that Berjaya Air going to embark penang-subang flight start from 23 Jan 2013. They have more routes plan for Penang in the future

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We will get a viewing deck to see planes take off like in KLIA!

Just foundout that Berjaya Air going to embark penang-subang flight start from 23 Jan 2013. They have more routes plan for Penang in the future

Woo. Uncle Vince is back!

I thought he only have 2 plane

kk airport and kuching airport are way much better i think

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really upset with the workmanship of the building..:bash:

The RM250mil Penang International Airport (PIA) expansion project is 99 per cent complete and will be fully operational by early next year, says Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri. From The Star - Dec 27

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cuma ada 1 mesin scan kat custom.. so kena la beratur panjang...
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by Jieloe
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really upset with the workmanship of the building..:bash:

Nice shot.

I agreed with you about bad finishing touch of the terminal and is sad to see.

told ya

Nice shot.

I agreed with you about bad finishing touch of the terminal and is sad to see.

MAHB is definitely sleeping all this while...how can they let contractors come out with all this defects..look at the finish products! :bash:

The materials they used look so cheap:bash::ohno:

Just foundout that Berjaya Air going to embark penang-subang flight start from 23 Jan 2013. They have more routes plan for Penang in the future

Berjaya air juga spatutnya jugak dh launch sbz-kbr route last oct. Siap dh boleh buy a ticket via its website. Tapi entah knp postponed. Someone said bcause plane issue

Mak oi..condition of terminal..terminal br tp rosak sana sini

Mak oi..condition of terminal..terminal br tp rosak sana sini
rosak satu hal.. kotor satu hal.. tak nampak pon ada cleaner yang cuci lantai ka apa ka.. sampah atas lantai ada di merata rata...

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Wow totally 3rd world conditions ...... Thank you MAHB

Someone might say....vote for certain political party in Penang and we will clean up your airport ;)

Someone might say....vote for certain political party in Penang and we will clean up your airport ;)

I am not sure if vote other party may help clean up the airport. But, I am "fortunate" enough to use domestic and international last month.

a. Domestic.
- There are road side style warung near the end of the terminal.
- Tiles inside the men toilet are broken, then replaced with a tile (totally not fit in size) without cemented it by just place on it.
- Plaza Premier is available.

b. International.
- The path of arrival to immigration are heavily under renovation, only 1 people can walk thru.
- Many shops decoration were looked worsen than private own mini mart near my house, except Royal Selangor Pewter which fully renovated.

The best thing I heard from tourists which I heard..." Penang airport is totally messed up , bla bla bla"

Shoddy workmanship, someone needs to be sacked and MAHB sued for damages!!!!! This needs to be addressed there is no getting away from it and sooner or later it is a serious matter.

Who ever it is needs to be punished.

haiz... sad ler.... 3rd world federal govt delivers 3rd world project....

I haven't been to Penang Airport for YEARS and it seems that a lot of changes have happened to the building now. I wonder if that BSN Bank branch is still available at the terminal? :D

Someone might say....vote for certain political party in Penang and we will clean up your airport ;)

no, not that if that is the only way to fix it then Malaysia will never get developed by the year 2020.

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Work together! Its so sad these things have to happen in our dear Malaysia. 8 more years. These silly things should not be happening and not to mention a tonne of other things around the country.
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/dr-m-fears-vision-2020-will-not-happen1

Saying its 99% complete might be correct though. The 1% remaining is to fix the mess!

I haven't been to Penang Airport for YEARS and it seems that a lot of changes have happened to the building now. I wonder if that BSN Bank branch is still available at the terminal? :D

If not mistaken the banks available at the moment are Maybank, Hong Leong Bank & CIMB.