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KUALA LUMPUR: The iconic Penang ferry will continue to operate, says Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
“The government will impose a condition on Penang Port to carry on the iconic and heritage ferry service, ” he said when wrapping up replies on debates on the Temporary Measures for Government Financing (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)) (Amendment) Bill in Dewan Rakyat yesterday.
Zafrul said this condition would be imposed in relation to the RM30mil approved for Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) to take over the ferry service.
“I can confirm the allocation will be made in two payments. The first payment of RM15mil will be made in 2021 and has been included in the Supply Bill 2021, ” he said.