New ferries ready by June next year, says Penang Port Commission


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 09 Oct 2022

Tan (centre) and his delegation being briefed on the progress of the new ferries that are being built during the visit to the shipyards in Vietnam recently.

GEORGE TOWN The Penang Port Commission (PPC) revealed that the construction of new ferries that will serve commuters travelling between Penang Island and the mainland, has been progressing well at two shipyards in Vietnam.

PPC chairman Datuk Tan Teik Cheng (pic) said the 40% progress on components of the ferry and design has already taken shape and was expected to be completed by June 2023.

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