By Chan Wei Chao (REN 39846), Team Leader, Bricksmen Team · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. · Updated 4 November 2026
Several private developers have submitted proposals for Pulau Jerejak, the island off Bayan Lepas, but the Penang government says it has no specific plans of its own to develop state land there. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow told the state assembly on 4 November 2026 that the proposals cover mixed development, infrastructure and recreational facilities, and that any project must still get the relevant approvals.
What the state assembly was told
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| State plans | No specific plans to develop state-owned land on Pulau Jerejak for now |
| Private proposals | Several private developers have submitted proposals for mixed development, infrastructure and recreational facilities. The number was not given |
| Approvals | Any project depends on planning approval, land matters, and technical and legal requirements set by the authorities |
| Bridge site | A Temporary Occupation Licence (TOL) for a 2.02-acre (0.8-hectare) site for a bridge linking Persiaran Bayan Indah, near Queensbay, to Pulau Jerejak was approved in 2023 and renewed yearly up to 2026 at RM12,300 a year |
| Forest reserve | About 85% of the island is gazetted as forest reserve, according to The Star |
The question was raised by Pulau Tikus assemblyman Joshua Woo, who asked whether the state or private landowners plan to develop the island.
Background: the Jerejak bridge
In August 2026, state infrastructure committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said a 1km bridge with 4km of connecting roads to Pulau Jerejak was expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2029. The bridge was reported to cost about RM500 million and to serve a mixed development on the island. Chow said at the time that the project covers only about 32 hectares of the 360-hectare island, on land previously owned by UDA Holdings and the Penang Development Corporation.
The latest reply does not give a timeline for any private project on the island.
What it means for Bayan Lepas and Queensbay
Pulau Jerejak sits just off the Queensbay and Bayan Lepas coast. A bridge and new development there would add another destination next to an area that already has the Penang Bridge, Queensbay Mall and the Bayan Lepas industrial zone. Until the proposals are approved, it is too early to say what will be built or when.
Homes near the Queensbay waterfront today:
| Project | Area | Indicative price | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Residences Q3 | Queens Waterfront | RM958,130–RM1,988,640 | 2027 |
| The Pier | Bayan Mutiara | From RM856,620 | 2028 |
| The Fount | Batu Uban | RM843,000–RM1,203,000 | 2030 |
| Maldives Residence | Bayan Lepas | RM498,000–RM550,000 | 2027 |
See more on the Bayan Lepas area page.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Penang government developing Pulau Jerejak?
No. The Chief Minister said the state currently has no specific plans to develop its land on the island.
Who has submitted proposals?
Several private developers, for mixed development, infrastructure and recreational facilities. Their names and the number of proposals were not disclosed.
When will the Jerejak bridge be ready?
In August 2026, the state said completion was expected in the third quarter of 2029.
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Sources
- Buletin Mutiara: No specific plans to develop Pulau Jerejak, says CM Chow
- The Star: State has no specific plans to develop Pulau Jerejak, assembly told
- The Star: Bridge to Pulau Jerejak to be finished in 2029
This article is general information based on state assembly replies and published reports as of 4 November 2026. Plans may change. It is not investment advice; project prices are indicative and depend on availability.