PENANG PORT SDN BHD CELEBRATES 5 MILLION FERRY RIDERSHIP MILESTONE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PENANG PORT SDN BHD CELEBRATES 5 MILLION FERRY RIDERSHIP MILESTONE
PENANG PORT SDN BHD CELEBRATES 5 MILLION FERRY RIDERSHIP MILESTONE
BUTTERWORTH, 30 April 2025 – Penang Port Sdn Bhd (Penang Port) proudly announced the achievement of a significant milestone, celebrating 5 million ferry riders, on 30 April 2025. The momentous occasion was marked with a special event attended by Dato Seri Syed Mohamad bin Syed Murtaza, Chairman of Penang Port and Dato’ Sasedharan Vasudevan, CEO of Penang Port.
The celebration, held at Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim (PSAH) ferry terminal, recognised the public’s unwavering support and the dedication of the ferry crew. To express gratitude to the passengers who contributed to this remarkable milestone, Penang Port distributed goodie bags to ferry riders.
“Reaching 5 million ferry riders is a testament to the vital role the ferry service plays in connecting Penang Island and the mainland. This achievement reflects the trust and reliance the community places in our service, and we are committed to continuously enhancing the ferry experience,” said Dato’ Seri Syed Mohamad bin Syed Murtaza, Chairman of Penang Port.
Dato’ Sasedharan Vasudevan, CEO of Penang Port, echoed these sentiments, stating, “We are immensely grateful to our passengers for their continued patronage and to our dedicated crew for their tireless efforts. This milestone motivates us to improve our services further and ensure a safe and efficient transportation option for everyone.”
In addition to celebrating the ridership milestone, Penang Port also took the opportunity to express its appreciation to the ferry crews for their dedication and hard work. Tokens of appreciation were presented to the crews, acknowledging their crucial role in providing reliable and safe ferry services.
The Penang ferry service remains a vital transportation link, serving thousands of commuters and tourists daily. Penang Port is committed to maintaining and enhancing this essential service, ensuring seamless connectivity and a positive travel experience for all.
Photo caption: Dato’ Seri Syed Mohamad bin Syed Murtaza, Chairman of Penang Port (fifth from left), and Dato’ Sasedharan Vasudevan, CEO of Penang Port (seventh from left) with the ferry crew during the 5 Million Ferry Ridership Milestone event.
Related post
ABOUT KONTENA NASIONAL BERHAD
Kontena Nasional Berhad (KNB) is Malaysia’s premier logistics company with 50 years of experience in logistics operations. KNB began operations in 1971 when containerisation was introduced to the country.
Since its inception, it has expanded its business from just container haulage to international freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, supply chain solutions, cold chain solution and Halal logistics.
Today, KNB is one of Malaysia’s largest one-stop logistics companies providing comprehensive logistics solutions customised to customer’s requirements.
For more information, please log on to www.kn.com.my.
ABOUT MMC CORPORATION BERHAD
MMC Corporation Berhad (“MMC”) is a leading utilities and infrastructure group with diversified businesses in Malaysia and abroad under four divisions, namely Ports and Logistics, Energy and Utilities, Engineering and Industrial Development. Its key businesses under the Ports and Logistics Division includes the port operations of Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd, Johor Port Berhad, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Penang Port Sdn Bhd, Tanjung Bruas Port Sdn Bhd and Kontena Nasional Berhad, a logistics provider. Internationally, MMC has presence in Saudi Arabia via Red Sea Gateway Terminal Company Limited, a container port terminal within the Jeddah Islamic Port.
Under the Energy and Utilities Division, Malakoff Corporation Berhad is the largest Independent Power Producer in Malaysia and its subsidiary, Alam Flora Sdn Bhd is one of the leading environmental management companies in the country. Under Gas Malaysia Berhad, MMC is the supplier of reticulated natural gas in Peninsular Malaysia operating and maintaining 2,600 kilometres of Natural Gas Distribution System network. Through Aliran Ihsan Resources Berhad, MMC provides full-fledge water services using high technology treatment in Malaysia.
MMC’s Engineering Division has played a leading role on the elevated section as well as the main contractor for the underground work package for the 51-kilometre Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (“KVMRT”) Kajang Line including 9.5 kilometres underground works. Currently, MMC is the main turnkey contractor for the entire 52.2 kilometres KVMRT Putrajaya Line. MMC has also successfully completed the 329-kilometre Ipoh-Padang Besar Electrified Double Tracking Project as well as the innovative Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (“SMART”) motorway, the first of its kind, dual-purpose tunnel in the world.
MMC is currently in the final stage of completing the Langat Centralised Sewerage Treatment Plant which will serve 920,000 Population Equivalent and Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant which will supply 1,130 million litres of treated water per day.
MMC’s Industrial Development Division develops and manages approximately 5,000 acres of industrial developments namely Senai Airport City (“SAC”) and Tanjung Bin Industrial Park (“TBIP”) in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor and Northern Technocity (“NTC”) in Kulim Kedah. The SAC, TBIP and NTC developments come under the ambit of MMC’s Industrial Development Division, operating under three companies namely Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd, Seaport Worldwide Sdn Bhd and Northern Technocity Sdn Bhd.
In other business, through Senai Airport Terminal Services Sdn Bhd, MMC is the operator of Senai International Airport in Johor Bahru – the southern aviation hub and an important gateway to Iskandar Malaysia and Kerteh Airport in Terengganu.
Enquiries
Please log on to www.mmc.com.my or call:
Nor Sazlenna Johan, Executive Corporate Communications, Kontena Nasional Berhad, tel: +6018 201 2286 / +603 7876 1933, email: noor.sazlenna@kn.com.my
Azlina Ashar, Head of Group Corporate Communications, MMC Corporation Berhad, tel: +6019 6688 990 / +603 2071 1124, email: azlina.ashar@mmc.com.my
