Penang ferry service hits five million ridership mark

Huge milestone: Passengers walking past during the ceremony at the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in Butterworth, Penang. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The new ferry service in Penang between Butterworth and the island has surpassed the five million passenger mark after less than two years in operation.

It’s a milestone for the service, which began on Aug 7, 2023, replacing the previous fleet of iconic Penang ferries.