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Free ferry, feeder bus rides for Thaipusam in Penang

Free ferry, feeder bus rides for Thaipusam in Penang

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the free rides would be available from midnight on Jan 24 and until 2 am on Jan 26.
Tue Jan 16 2024
New Penang ferry fares come into effect from tomorrow

New Penang ferry fares come into effect from tomorrow

PPSB said individuals or pedestrians aged 12 and below will have a RM1 fare, while adult passengers or those above 12 will be charged RM2.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Passenger ferry service from Butterworth to Penang to begin earlier from tomorrow

Passenger ferry service from Butterworth to Penang to begin earlier from tomorrow

The first passenger ferry service from Butterworth to Penang will depart earlier from tomorrow in conjunction with the reopening of schools.
Sun Jan 09 2022
Penang ferry service to use water buses, vehicle transporters from end of 2022

Penang ferry service to use water buses, vehicle transporters from end of 2022

New water buses and vehicle transporters will be used to operate the Penang ferry service beginning end of next year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Tue Nov 30 2021
Penang ferries to be turned into museum, restaurants, tourist rides

Penang ferries to be turned into museum, restaurants, tourist rides

Five of Penang's old ferries will be transformed into a floating museum, tourist ferries and floating restaurants.
Tue Jun 22 2021
Penang govt ready to take over iconic ferry service

Penang govt ready to take over iconic ferry service

The matter was decided at the State Executive Council meeting last Wednesday, he said in a statement, here, today.
Fri Jan 08 2021
PPSB assures passenger safety, comfort with new fast boats

PPSB assures passenger safety, comfort with new fast boats

PPSB targets an increase in the number of pedestrian passengers to 1.8 million from next year from 1.3 million passengers last year.
Tue Dec 29 2020
Penang's ferry only for bicycle, motorcycle from Jan 1

Penang's ferry only for bicycle, motorcycle from Jan 1

The iconic ferry service in Penang can only be used by motorcyclists and cyclists starting January 1, according to Penang Port Commission (SPPP) chairman Datuk Tan Teik Cheng.
Sat Dec 26 2020
Penang Port industry also impacted by COVID-19

Penang Port industry also impacted by COVID-19

Container handling was expected to record a 6.6 per cent drop (this year) compared to last year.
Mon Oct 19 2020
153,441.26 metric tons of plastic waste imported through NBCT

153,441.26 metric tons of plastic waste imported through NBCT

As much as 153,441.26 metric tons of plastic waste involving 22 factories were found to be imported through Penang Port at the North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) from Aug 1, 2019 till Aug 31.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Transport ministry, state government to discuss Penang ferry service

Transport ministry, state government to discuss Penang ferry service

The Transport Ministry will discuss with the Penang state government if the latter intends to take over the ferry service in Penang.
Thu Aug 27 2020
Penang undersea tunnel: MACC calls Lim Guan Eng

Penang undersea tunnel: MACC calls Lim Guan Eng

Former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has presented himself at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters today to give his statement on the Penang undersea tunnel project probe.
Wed Jul 22 2020
Malaysian company proposes to link Penang-Songkhla ports via rail

Malaysian company proposes to link Penang-Songkhla ports via rail

Thai and Malaysian government representatives are expected to meet in the next few weeks to dwell on the subject.
Thu Sep 28 2017
Penang port to be positioned as cargo port - Liow

Penang port to be positioned as cargo port - Liow

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai says the ministry had directed the Penang Port Authority to outline its policy and development plan to increase the volume of cargo at the port.
Sun Jun 04 2017
Malaysia briefly stops North Korean ship from entering Penang for possible UN sanctions breach

Malaysia briefly stops North Korean ship from entering Penang for possible UN sanctions breach

Malaysia briefly prevented a North Korean ship carrying coal from entering its port in Penang because of a suspected breach of United Nations sanctions.
Wed Mar 29 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024