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Malay Mail
10-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Free Penang ferry rides this Wesak Day, says port commission
GEORGE TOWN, May 10 — The Penang Port Commission (SPPP) and Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) have announced free ferry services for all Malaysians in conjunction with the Wesak Day celebration on May 12. SPPP chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said the free fares involve both directions from Sultan Abdul Halim Pier (PSAH) on the mainland (Butterworth) to Raja Tun Uda Pier (PRTU) on the island and vice-versa. He said the free fare covers both directions between the two terminals. 'The first trip from PSAH starts at 6.30 am and the last trip is at 11 pm to the island, while from Pangkalan Raja Tun Uda, the first trip begins at 7 am and the last trip is at 11.30 pm to the mainland. 'The public is advised to plan their journey in advance and refer to the latest ferry schedule through the official websites and social media pages of SPPP and PPSB,' he said in a statement tonight. Yeoh explained that the free ferry service is not only aimed at reducing traffic congestion in Penang but also at encouraging more sustainable and efficient public transportation. Meanwhile, Yeoh shared statistics from last year's Wesak Day ferry service, which recorded more than 4,391 foot passengers and 1,584 two-wheeled vehicles using the service. He added that this contributed to the total number of foot passengers in 2024, which reached 2.13 million, along with 747,785 two-wheeled vehicle passengers. — Bernama
New Straits Times
09-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Free ferry ride on Wesak Day in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Port Commission (SPPP) and Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) have announced free ferry services for all Malaysians in conjunction with the Wesak Day celebration on May 12. SPPP chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said the free fares involve both directions from Sultan Abdul Halim Pier (PSAH) on the mainland (Butterworth) to Raja Tun Uda Pier (PRTU) on the island and vice-versa. He said the free fare covers both directions between the two terminals. "The first trip from PSAH starts at 6.30 am and the last trip is at 11 pm to the island, while from Pangkalan Raja Tun Uda, the first trip begins at 7 am and the last trip is at 11.30 pm to the mainland. "The public is advised to plan their journey in advance and refer to the latest ferry schedule through the official websites and social media pages of SPPP and PPSB," he said in a statement tonight. Yeoh explained that the free ferry service is not only aimed at reducing traffic congestion in Penang but also at encouraging more sustainable and efficient public transportation. Meanwhile, Yeoh shared statistics from last year's Wesak Day ferry service , which recorded more than 4,391 foot passengers and 1,584 two-wheeled vehicles using the service. He added that this contributed to the total number of foot passengers in 2024, which reached 2.13 million, along with 747,785 two-wheeled vehicle passengers. — BERNAMA
The Sun
09-05-2025
- The Sun
Free ferry ride on Wesak Day in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Port Commission (SPPP) and Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) have announced free ferry services for all Malaysians in conjunction with the Wesak Day celebration on May 12. SPPP chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said the free fares involve both directions from Sultan Abdul Halim Pier (PSAH) on the mainland (Butterworth) to Raja Tun Uda Pier (PRTU) on the island and vice-versa. He said the free fare covers both directions between the two terminals. 'The first trip from PSAH starts at 6.30 am and the last trip is at 11 pm to the island, while from Pangkalan Raja Tun Uda, the first trip begins at 7 am and the last trip is at 11.30 pm to the mainland. 'The public is advised to plan their journey in advance and refer to the latest ferry schedule through the official websites and social media pages of SPPP and PPSB,' he said in a statement tonight. Yeoh explained that the free ferry service is not only aimed at reducing traffic congestion in Penang but also at encouraging more sustainable and efficient public transportation. Meanwhile, Yeoh shared statistics from last year's Wesak Day ferry service , which recorded more than 4,391 foot passengers and 1,584 two-wheeled vehicles using the service. He added that this contributed to the total number of foot passengers in 2024, which reached 2.13 million, along with 747,785 two-wheeled vehicle passengers.
The Courier
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
Glee Challenge: Tayside School Regional Final Photo Gallery
Schools from all around the area took to the stage as the Tayside Glee Challenge Regional Final took place in Dundee on Friday. The Glee Challenge this year has seen 40 choirs with 1,159 children from Tayside take part in the early rounds in March and on Friday the top 9 schools battled it out on stage. The evening was won by SPPP Superstars from St Peter and Paul Primary School. St Ninians Primary School were 1st runner up and Barnhill Primary School 2nd runner up. The six other schools performing on the night were from — Craigiebarns Primary School, Glebelands Primary School, Ladyloan Primary School, Liff Primary School, Milnathort Primary School, and Seaview Primary School — with all delivering high-energy performances on the night. The Courier photographer Kim Cessford was there to capture all the action.
