Ban is torque of the town


A view of heavy traffic along Jalan Chain Ferry in Prai, Butterworth, during peak hours.— Photos: MUSTAFA AHMAD/The Star

THE hundreds of lorries and trailers that clog up Butterworth’s Jalan Chain Ferry at peak hours are banned from doing so starting Monday, sending waves of relief among motorists but cries of unfair treatment from hauliers and factories.

Factories fear this ban will erode their productivity while hauliers feel the ban will only create congestion elsewhere.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
News , Northern Region , bureaus

Next In Metro News

Time to let folk choose their mayor
Empowering women to roll in the dough
Layered, liquid storytelling at Penang hotel bar
Jumbos star at Putrajaya open day
Cheah Kongsi chronicles 200 years of clan stories
Weekend fun in Putra Heights
Facilities upgrade in three Bangsa Johor pilot schools
Grooving the nights away
Father’s wisdom, son’s fortune
State aiming to build youth centres in 10 districts

Others Also Read