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Free Malaysia Today
19-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Request for proposal for Penang water taxi service cancelled
In 2021, MBPP identified four suitable jetties that could be used as pick-up and drop-off points for the water taxi service after a preliminary study. (Bernama pic) GEORGE TOWN : The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has agreed to cancel its request for proposal for the proposed water taxi service as the company involved has failed to secure approvals from the transport ministry. State infrastructure, transport and digital committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said MBPP's procurement board issued the cancellation letter on April 17 following the firm's failure to comply with the letter of intent for the project. 'At present, the state government is in discussions with the ministry to review the terms and feasibility of this project in greater detail. 'If the RFP is reopened in the future, the state government hopes that interested companies will be truly prepared and capable of fulfilling all the required conditions,' he said in a written reply to Teh Lai Heng (PH-Komtar) regarding the proposed water taxi service. Zairil said two companies had submitted proposals and several presentations were held before the RFP technical evaluation committee. MBPP then issued the letter of intent to the selected company. However, the company needed to obtain further approvals from various agencies like the marine department, Penang Port Commission, and district and land office, among others, before a letter of acceptance could be issued. In 2021, MBPP had conducted a preliminary study and identified suitable jetty locations that could be used as pick-up and drop-off points, with four locations proposed for the water taxi service.
The Star
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Penang's RFP for water taxi cancelled as company fails to comply with LOI
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has agreed to cancel the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the water taxi service following the failure of the company involved to comply with the Letter of Intent (LoI) by securing all necessary approvals from the Transport Ministry. State infrastructure, transport and digital committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the MBPP Procurement Board had issued a cancellation letter to the company on April 17. "At present, the state government is in discussions with the Transport Ministry to review the terms and feasibility of this project in greater detail. "If the RFP is reopened in the future, the state government hopes that interested companies will be truly prepared and capable of fulfilling all the required conditions,' he said in a written reply to Teh Lai Heng (PH-Komtar) regarding the latest status of the water taxi service during the Penang state assembly sitting here on Monday (May 19). Zairil said two companies had submitted proposals through the RFP and several presentation sessions were held before the RFP Technical Evaluation Committee, after which MBPP issued a Letter of Intent to the selected company. However, he said, the company must first obtain further approvals from relevant agencies such as the Marine Department of Malaysia, the Penang Port Commission (SPPP), the District and Land Office, the Maritime Department, and other related agencies before a letter of acceptance can be issued. In 2021, MBPP, in collaboration with the state government and other relevant agencies, conducted a preliminary study and identified suitable jetty locations to be used as pick-up and drop-off points, with four locations proposed for the water taxi service.- Bernama
Barnama
19-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Penang's RFP For Water Taxi Cancelled As Company Fails To Comply With LoI
REGION - NORTHERN > NEWS GEORGE TOWN, May 19 (Bernama) – The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has agreed to cancel the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the water taxi service following the failure of the company involved to comply with the Letter of Intent (LoI) by securing all necessary approvals from the Ministry of Transport (MOT). State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the MBPP Procurement Board had issued a cancellation letter to the company on April 17. 'At present, the state government is in discussions with the MOT to review the terms and feasibility of this project in greater detail. bootstrap slideshow 'If the RFP is reopened in the future, the state government hopes that interested companies will be truly prepared and capable of fulfilling all the required conditions,' he said in a written reply to Teh Lai Heng (PH-Komtar) regarding the latest status of the water taxi service during the Penang State Legislative Assembly sitting here today. Zairil said two companies had submitted proposals through the RFP and several presentation sessions were held before the RFP Technical Evaluation Committee, after which MBPP issued a Letter of Intent to the selected company. However, he said, the company must first obtain further approvals from relevant agencies such as the Marine Department of Malaysia, the Penang Port Commission (SPPP), the District and Land Office, the Maritime Department, and other related agencies before a letter of acceptance can be issued. In 2021, MBPP, in collaboration with the state government and other relevant agencies, conducted a preliminary study and identified suitable jetty locations to be used as pick-up and drop-off points, with four locations proposed for the water taxi service. -- BERNAMA
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Penang's RFP for water taxi cancelled as company fails to comply with LoI
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has agreed to cancel the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the water taxi service following the failure of the company involved to comply with the Letter of Intent (LoI) by securing all necessary approvals from the Ministry of Transport (MOT). State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the MBPP Procurement Board had issued a cancellation letter to the company on April 17. 'At present, the state government is in discussions with the MOT to review the terms and feasibility of this project in greater detail. 'If the RFP is reopened in the future, the state government hopes that interested companies will be truly prepared and capable of fulfilling all the required conditions,' he said in a written reply to Teh Lai Heng (PH-Komtar) regarding the latest status of the water taxi service during the Penang State Legislative Assembly sitting here today. Zairil said two companies had submitted proposals through the RFP and several presentation sessions were held before the RFP Technical Evaluation Committee, after which MBPP issued a Letter of Intent to the selected company. However, he said, the company must first obtain further approvals from relevant agencies such as the Marine Department of Malaysia, the Penang Port Commission (SPPP), the District and Land Office, the Maritime Department, and other related agencies before a letter of acceptance can be issued. In 2021, MBPP, in collaboration with the state government and other relevant agencies, conducted a preliminary study and identified suitable jetty locations to be used as pick-up and drop-off points, with four locations proposed for the water taxi service.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Penang cancels water taxi RFP after firm fails LoI terms
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has agreed to cancel the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the water taxi service following the failure of the company involved to comply with the Letter of Intent (LoI) by securing all necessary approvals from the Ministry of Transport (MOT). State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the MBPP Procurement Board had issued a cancellation letter to the company on April 17. 'At present, the state government is in discussions with the MOT to review the terms and feasibility of this project in greater detail. 'If the RFP is reopened in the future, the state government hopes that interested companies will be truly prepared and capable of fulfilling all the required conditions,' he said in a written reply to Teh Lai Heng (PH-Komtar) regarding the latest status of the water taxi service during the Penang State Legislative Assembly sitting here today. Zairil said two companies had submitted proposals through the RFP and several presentation sessions were held before the RFP Technical Evaluation Committee, after which MBPP issued a Letter of Intent to the selected company. However, he said, the company must first obtain further approvals from relevant agencies such as the Marine Department of Malaysia, the Penang Port Commission (SPPP), the District and Land Office, the Maritime Department, and other related agencies before a letter of acceptance can be issued. In 2021, MBPP, in collaboration with the state government and other relevant agencies, conducted a preliminary study and identified suitable jetty locations to be used as pick-up and drop-off points, with four locations proposed for the water taxi service.
