Pier pressure: Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal at the north-eastern tip of Penang, bereft of cruise ships. — Pic courtesy of Se Vena Networks Sdn Bhd
GEORGE TOWN: The number of cruise ships which called on Penang this year dropped by 866 from last year raising concerns that Penang is losing its lustre as a destination for cruise line operators.
The sharp slump meant that Penang saw about 500,000 fewer cruise passengers than last year’s glowing record.
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