GEORGE TOWN: The agreement between Malaysia and Thailand to resume train services between Bangkok, Padang Besar and Butterworth enhances Penang's potential to become the gateway to Southeast Asia and further solidifying its role as a regional transportation hub.
State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said this new development is also expected to further boost the tourism sector in Penang while strengthening bilateral relations between Malaysia and Thailand.
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