New ferry service in July


Oversized load: The new Penang ferry ‘Teluk Bahang’ is ready for pedestrians and two-wheelers. The modern vessels will take about 10 minutes to cross the channel. — Penang World

GEORGE TOWN: The much-awaited four new high-capacity, modern-day ferries will make their debut here in mid-July, marking a new era in cross-channel commuting for pedestrians and those on two-wheelers.

Each ferry costing RM18mil can take in 250 passengers plus 50 two-wheelers.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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