Langkawi: More than 40,000 ferry tickets have been sold ahead of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25), which will be held from May 20 to 24.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ferry Line Ventures Sdn Bhd operations manager Lt Cdr (Rtd) Norhafiz Abdul Wahid announced that ferry services from Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis to Langkawi have been increased with an additional 100 trips to meet the surge in demand during the exhibition period.

Norhafiz stated, “We still have about 10,000 tickets available. If needed, we will extend operating hours until midnight for services from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi, while ferries from Kuala Kedah will run until 10 pm.” He explained that the earlier cut-off time at Kuala Kedah accounts for the travel duration and ongoing dredging works in the area.

He assured that passenger safety remains the company’s top priority, with full compliance with regulations set by the Malaysian Marine Department. “We have met all requirements, including the provision of life jackets, lifebuoys, and navigation lights. In addition, we have standby vessels ready to be deployed in the event of emergencies, such as a ferry becoming stranded,” he said.

Norhafiz also advised the public to purchase tickets online to avoid congestion at ticket counters during the exhibition period.