Penang Ferry Service is the oldest ferry service in Malaysia. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and 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. Butterworth (population 108000 is the principal town of Province Wellesley ( Malay: Seberang Perai) in the state of Penang in Malaysia George Town is the capital city of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Penang Island is located within the state of Penang, Malaysia.
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History
The ferry service began operation in 1920, under the management of a Chinese-owned company. Year 1920 ( MCMXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920 of the Gregorian calendar However, today, it is jointly operated by the Penang Port Commission (PPC) and Penang Port Sdn Bhd.
Ferry fleet
- Pulau Undan
- Pulau Angsa
- Pulau Rimau
- Pulau Pinang
- Pulau Payar
- Pulau Kapas
- Pulau Rawa
- Pulau Talang-talang
Major events
- 31 July 1988 – Sultan Abdul Halim ferry terminal bridge collapsed in Butterworth and killed 32 people and injured 1,674 people. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The Sultan Abdul Halim ferry terminal bridge collapse occurred on July 31, 1988 at the Sultan Abdul Halim ferry terminal in Butterworth, Butterworth (population 108000 is the principal town of Province Wellesley ( Malay: Seberang Perai) in the state of Penang in Malaysia
Ferry schedule
Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim (Mainland side)
- First ferry departure : 0600 hours
- Last ferry departure : 0100 hours
Pangkalan Raja Tun Uda (Island side)
- First ferry departure : 0530 hours
- Last ferry departure : 0030 hours
Ferry rates
Pedestrian
- Adult RM1. 20
- Children (between 5 to 12 years old) RM0. 60
Seasons Ticket (Pedestrians) – valid for two months from date of issue
- Adult RM30. 00
Special passengers
- School children RM6. 00
- Kad Orang Kurang Upaya (a card for disabled people) Free
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): RM7. 70
- Lorry (2 axles with 4 wheels): RM13. 20
- Lorry (2 axles with 6 wheels): RM27. 50
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