Penang Ferry Service

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Penang Ferry Service is the oldest ferry service in Malaysia. The famous ferry service connects Sultan Abdul Halim ferry terminal in Butterworth to Raja Tun Uda ferry terminal at Weld Quay in George Town in Penang Island.

1 History
2 Ferry fleet
3 Major events
4 Ferry schedule
- 4.1 Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim (Mainland side)
- 4.2 Pangkalan Raja Tun Uda (Island side)
5 Ferry rates
6 External link

[edit] History

The ferry service began operation in 1920, under the management of a Chinese-owned company. However, today, it is jointly operated by the Penang Port Commission (PPC) and Penang Port Sdn Bhd.

[edit] Ferry fleet

Pulau Undan
Pulau Angsa
Pulau Rimau
Pulau Pinang
Pulau Payar
Pulau Kapas
Pulau Rawa
Pulau Talang-talang

[edit] Major events

31 July 1988 – Sultan Abdul Halim ferry terminal bridge collapsed in Butterworth and killed 32 people and injured 1,674 people.

[edit] Ferry schedule

[edit] Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim (Mainland side)

First ferry departure : 0600 hours
Last ferry departure : 0100 hours

[edit] Pangkalan Raja Tun Uda (Island side)

First ferry departure : 0530 hours
Last ferry departure : 0030 hours

[edit] Ferry rates

[edit] Pedestrian

Adult RM1.20
Children (between 5 to 12 years old) RM0.60

[edit] Seasons Ticket (Pedestrians) – valid for two months from date of issue

Adult RM30.00

[edit] Special passengers

School children RM6.00
Kad Orang Kurang Upaya (a card for disabled people) Free

[edit] Vehicles

Bicycle: RM1.40
Motorcycle (inclusive of pillion rider): RM2.00
Trishaw/tricycle: RM3.00
Motorcar: (including station wagon, four-wheel drive, three-wheel commercial vehicle, motorcycle with side car): RM6.50
Lorry (2 axles with 4 wheels): RM13.20
Lorry (2 axles with 6 wheels): Not Allowed