Federal Govt looking at reintroducing Penang ferry services for vehicles


GEORGE TOWN: The Federal Government is considering reintroducing ferry services for vehicles but first it will look at how it can overcome operational challenges.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said it would not be viable to bring back the service immediately as the current ferry terminal had been renovated and refurbished to cater to the new ferries.

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