Penang ferry to be replaced


Coming into the picture: Sasedharan showing the type of waterbus which will be plying Penang’s waterways. — KT GOH/The Star.

GEORGE TOWN: They are prone to breakdowns. Maintenance costs a bomb. The iconic Penang ferry will not be seaworthy soon.

These are some of the main reasons for waterbus coming into the picture in the near future.

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