Ferry catches fire at Pangkor Jetty


Firemen working hard to save the burning ferry on Friday. - Pic courtesy of the Perak Fire and Rescue Department

PANGKOR: A passenger ferry docked at the Pangkor Jetty here was damaged after its front portion caught fire on Friday. 

Perak Fire and Rescue Department chief Yahaya Madis said a crew member, who was on board the ferry, had reported the matter to the department at 2.46pm.

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