GEORGE TOWN, May 9 – The much-anticipated Penang Hill Cable Car project took a significant step forward today with the signing of a contract between Hartasuma Sdn Bhd and Doppelmayr Seilbahnen GmbH. The collaboration between Hartasuma, a leading Malaysian rail industry pioneer, and Doppelmayr, a global market leader in ropeway engineering, promises to elevate the tourist experience in the region.
The signing ceremony, held at Doppelmayr’s headquarters in Wolfurt, Austria, witnessed the formalization of the agreement by Mr. Michael Doppelmayr, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Doppelmayr Holding SE, and Tan Sri Ravindran Menon, Group Executive Director of Hartasuma Sdn Bhd, in the presence of key members of the Penang delegation. The Penang Hill Cable Car project, scheduled to commence groundbreaking in June 2024, represents a significant milestone in enhancing tourism products in Penang. Through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, Hartasuma secured the project bid, with Doppelmayr entrusted to provide the cable car system.
With a track record of over 15,400 ropeway installations worldwide, including in UNESCO Heritage sites and National Parks, Doppelmayr’s involvement ensures adherence to the highest international standards of reliability, safety, and cutting-edge technology. The project is poised to create hundreds of job opportunities and stimulate economic activity, while also addressing existing challenges facing the funicular system and the Penang Botanic Gardens area.
