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…
New ferries to come into service on August 7, 2023
Dato Sasedharan briefing the Transport Minister and other delegates on the new ferry The new ferries will come into service next month, August 7, 2023. What’s better is that it…
Dayang Bay Resort Langkawi features refurbished rooms with added facilities
With a room inventory of 285 units, the Dayang Bay Resort Langkawi is located in the heart of the Kuah town on the enchanting island. The legendary island is also…
Penang Port Commission – Upgrading work will bring benefit and convenience to ferry users
Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim (PSAH) and Pangkalan Raja Tun Uda (PRTU) are currently undergoing upgrading work in order to provide better and comfortable services to ferry passengers. Present at a…
Accor expands footprint to Bintan Island, Indonesia’s Riau Archipelago
Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Southeast Asia, has signed a management agreement with PT Bintan Lagoon Resort, a subsidiary of PT Edika Agung Mandiri, to launch Mövenpick Bintan…
Great news for ferry commuters
Great news for commuters on the Penang ferries. Penang state Exco for Infrastructure and Transport, Zairil Khir Johari said that commuters can cross the channel for free from July 1.…
Roll-On / Roll-Off (Ro Ro) comes into service March 1
Come March 1, 2021, motorcyclists can use the roll-on/roll-off (Ro Ro) to cross the Penang Channel. This is following the retirement of the Pulau Angsa ferry at the end of…
Water Buses are the way forward for Penang.
By V. Sivaji Those travelling from Penang to Butterworth and vice versa will be able to experience the new “water buses” by mid 2022. On the down side, the iconic…