Penang: The Penang Port Commission (SPPP) has announced two days of free ferry services tomorrow and on June 1 for Malaysians in conjunction with the Wesak Day and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's official birthday celebrations. SPPP chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin revealed that the free fares will cover return trips between the Sultan Abdul Halim Terminal and the Raja Tun Uda Terminal here.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Yeoh emphasized that this initiative reflects the continued commitment of SPPP and Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) to facilitate travel for Malaysians, especially during festive periods. The goal is to ease traffic congestion and promote the use of more sustainable and efficient public transport.

Yeoh highlighted that during last year's Wesak Day celebration, 7,127 foot passengers and 2,221 two-wheeler users utilized the ferry service for return journeys. These numbers contributed to the ferry service's overall statistics last year, which saw 2,347,066 foot passengers and 784,065 two-wheeler passengers.

He expressed hope that the free ferry initiative would help ease the financial burden on the public while allowing them to celebrate the two occasions more meaningfully. Yeoh also reiterated that SPPP and PPSB are committed to taking measures to ensure smooth ferry operations, with an emphasis on comfort, safety, and customer satisfaction.