Tough job to salvage, dispose of Penang ferries


Watery fate: The iconic ‘Pulau Kapas’, which recently sank at the Sultan Abdul Halim ferry terminal in Butterworth. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

BUTTERWORTH: The task of salvaging and disposing of two old ferries at the Sultan Abdul Hakim ferry terminal looks to be more difficult than anticipated.

On top of salvaging the metal for scrap, there is the issue of the residual oils which must be salvaged without causing environmental pollution.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
penang ferries , scrap metal

Next In Nation

Online gambling syndicate for foreigners busted in KL
Two men detained over fatal shooting in Nibong Tebal
MH370 search records 7,236 sq km with no significant findings so far
Judiciary sets up dedicated High Court for corruption cases
Thai police seeking Malaysia’s cooperation in hunt for suspected drug dealer
Boy dies choking on rambutan seed
Female cop and brother remanded over alleged RM30,000 bribery
IJM Corporation denies scrutiny from UK fraud office
Early voter turnout of 93% for Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections, says EC
Defence Ministry announces four senior Armed Forces appointments

Others Also Read