New PPC chairman hopes to bring Penang’s cruise industry to the next level
By V. Sivaji Fresh from his trip to the Sea Trade Cruise Global 2024 in Miami, newly appointed chairman for the Penang Port Commission (PPC) Dato Yeoh Soon Hin held…
Dato Yeoh and Chew appointed to new posts
Dato Yeoh Soon Hin is the new Penang Port Commission (PPC) chairman Two former tourism industry related Penangites are back in the limelight. Dato Yeoh Soon Hin, the former State…
Penang Port Commission holds “Fraternity Night” 2023
By V. Sivaji The Penang Port Commission (PPC) embarked on a trend setting initiative to became the first port in the country to go digital with its launch ceremony being…
Maiden ferry service between Butterworth and Georgetown commenced today
By V. Sivaji The ferry service between Butterworth and Georgetown is up and running again today (August 7, 2023). The ferry ride takes only 10 minutes across the channel and…
Yeoh Soon Hin is the new chairman of the Penang Port Commission
Penang DAP candidates By V. Sivaji Former Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy Mr Yeoh Soon Hin was announced as the new Penang Port Commission chairman. The surprise…
New ferries to come into service by June next year
Penang’s new ferries may come into service as early as June 2023. This is following a visit by the Penang Port Commission (PPC) delegation which recently visited two sites in…
Coming soon – world class facilities for Raja Uda and Sultan Abdul Halim ferry terminals
By V. SivajiPenang Port Commission (PPC) chairman Datuk Tan Teik Cheng took media members on a walkabout on both sides of the ferry terminals here to check on the progress…
Come Jan 1, 2022, good news for those using the RORO in Penang
Great news for those using the Penang Roll On, Roll Off services (RORO). With effect Jan 1, 2022, those using the RORO services are entitled to a 50% discount on…
Star Pisces to commence cruise services from Penang Dec 22, 2021
Come Dec 22, 2021 Genting Cruise Lines will commence its services from Penang with “Star Pisces” for those wanting to enjoy the “luxurious trappings” of the cruise industry. They will…
Penang’s iconic ferries will return soon
The five remaining iconic Penang ferries will be handed over to qualified companies to be put to good use from July 1, 2021. In a press statement from Penang Port…