GEORGE TOWN, Feb 2 — The company undertaking the construction project for a motorised lift, or people mover, at Thanneermalai Shree Balathandayuthapani temple along Jalan Kebun Bunga here has completed a feasibility study for the project.

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the project, which was announced last year, aims to facilitate visitor movement, particularly for senior citizens and persons with disabilities to access the hilltop temple.

“The study, which involves three proposed design options, has been presented to the Penang Hindu Endowments Board (LWHPP) for further consideration,” he said when speaking at the Thaipusam 2026 celebration at the temple compound yesterday.

Also present were Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development and Tanjong Member of Parliament Lim Hui Ying, Deputy Minister of National Unity R. Yuneswaran, Sri Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple chairman K. Kumarathiraviam Kasinathan and LWHPP chairman RSN Rayer.

During last year’s Thaipusam celebration, the state government announced that Hartasuma Sdn Bhd, the company appointed through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Bukit Bendera cable car project, had expressed its intention to develop a motorised lift or people mover at the temple.