PINANG leaves symbolising the betel nut or pinang tree which Penang is named after and the design of ombak (waves) to signify Penang’s beaches and sea are a welcome sight for tourists at the Penang International Air-port.
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s project manager Fazil Ahmad said the concept was drawn up by AHS Architects from Penang.
“Our island is surrounded by sea and the state’s name is derived from the betel nut tree.
“That is why the concept was designed in reference to Penang’s flag and logo with the Pinang tree leaves and the ombak (waves) in-cluded,” he said yesterday.
Impressive: The Penang Internatinal Airport with new roofs shaped like waves Fazil said the Pinang leaves and wavy design to make it look like sea waves, were incorporated in the airport’s roof.
He said work on the roof design was almost 70% completed and the airport’s expansion and renovation progress was on schedule.
Fazil said the reported leak on the roof after a downpour recently had been rectified.
The RM250mil expansion and renovation work at the airport is scheduled to be completed by June next year.
The arrival and departure facility was opened to airport users last month to ensure smoother passenger pick-up and drop-off.
Upon completion, there will also be a multi-storey car park and hotel block which will be built via open tender.
Both the car park, comprising 1,218 bays, and the hotel will not exceed 30m in height as per the Civil Aviation Department’s (DCA) Obstruction Clearance Limitations.
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