Penang Ferry Service

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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.

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[edit] 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.

[edit] Ferry fleet

  • Pulau Undan
  • Pulau Angsa
  • Pulau Rimau
  • Pulau Pinang
  • Pulau Payar
  • Pulau Kapas
  • Pulau Rawa
  • Pulau Talang-talang

[edit] Major events

[edit] Ferry schedule

[edit] Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim (Mainland side)

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

[edit] Pangkalan Raja Tun Uda (Island side)

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

[edit] Ferry rates

[edit] Pedestrian

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

[edit] Seasons Ticket (Pedestrians) – valid for two months from date of issue

  • Adult RM30.00

[edit] Special passengers

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

[edit] 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

[edit] External links

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