It’s Not The End Of The Road For Penang Ferries

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Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz today announced that the government would ensure that Penang’s iconic ferries will remain in service for the time being.

According to Free Malaysia Today, the RM 30 million that was allocated by the Pakatan Harapan government for Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) to maintain the ferry services will be channeled in two installments next year. He told the Dewan Rakyat.

Tengku Zafrul said that RM 15 million had been allocated under the federal budget while the remaining RM 15 million will be prepared.

“The government will ensure that Penang Port will be required to continue Penang’s iconic ferry service,” he added.

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