Penang Ferry Service

Penang Ferry Service

Penang Ferry Service is the oldest ferry service in Malaysia. The famous ferry service connects Sultan Abdul Halim ferry terminal in Butterworth to Raja Tun Uda ferry terminal at Weld Quay in George Town in Penang Island.

History

The ferry service began operation in 1920, under the management of a Chinese-owned company. However, today, it is jointly operated by the Penang Port Commission (PPC) and Penang Port Sdn Bhd.

Ferry fleet

*Pulau Undan
*Pulau Angsa
*Pulau Rimau
*Pulau Pinang
*Pulau Payar
*Pulau Kapas
*Pulau Rawa
*Pulau Ta _ta. Butterworth] and killed 32 people and injured 1,674 people.

Ferry schedule

Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim (Mainland side)

*First ferry departure : 0600 hours
*Last ferry departure : 0100 hours

Pangkalan Raja Tun Uda (Island side)

*First ferry departure : 0530 hours
*Last ferry departure : 0030 hours

Ferry rates

Pedestrian

*Adult RM1.20
*Children (between 5 to 12 years old) RM0.60

easons Ticket (Pedestrians) – valid for two months from date of issue

*Adult RM30.00

pecial passengers

*School children RM6.00
*Kad Orang Kurang Upaya (a card for disabled people) Free

Vehicles

*Bicycle: RM1.40
*Motorcycle (inclusive of pillion rider): RM2.00
*Trishaw/tricycle: RM3.00

*Motorcar (including station wagon, four-wheel drive, three-wheel commercial vehicle, motorcycle with side car): RM7.70

*Lorry (2 axles with 4 wheels): RM13.20
*Lorry (2 axles with 6 wheels): RM27.50

External links

* [http://algallery.fotopic.net/c732601.html Photos of Penang Ferry]
* [http://www.penangport.com.my/english/facilities/ferry_cruise.htm Penang Port Sdn. Bhd.]


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