The ferry is a Penang icon, says Guan Eng - The Star

PENANG: The vehicular ferry, a state icon, should not be scrapped even after the completion of the Penang Bridge widening project.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the state government was not consulted over Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB)’s decision to stop the service between Penang island and Seberang Prai.

“I don’t agree with the move. I think they can’t just stop the sea link,” he told reporters after attending the Chinese Town Hall Chinese Cultural flag-raising ceremony yesterday.

He said the decision to scrap the important service should be made by the Prime Minister or the Transport Ministry.

“Even if there is such a plan to scrap the service, it is necessary for PPSB to discuss it with the Government,” he said adding that commuters would be affected if the service was discontinued.

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