Summary
- Penang ferry traffic increased 7.28% in the first half of 2026.
- June recorded 262,424 passengers and users.
- This included 199,861 pedestrians and 61,941 motorcyclists.
- Another 622 cyclists used the service during the month.
- Penang Port Commission plans continued improvements in frequency, cleanliness and safety.
GEORGE TOWN, August 23 — Penang ferry traffic grew 7.28% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, Penang Port Commission chairman Yeoh Soon Hin said.
In June alone, the ferry service recorded 262,424 users, comprising 199,861 pedestrians, 61,941 motorcyclists and 622 cyclists.
Yeoh said the figures reflected continued demand for ferries as part of Penang’s public transport network. The commission has also offered free ferry rides during selected national celebrations.
To encourage public transport use. Yeoh said further efforts would focus on service frequency, cleanliness, safety and promotion to strengthen the ferry’s role for residents and visitors.
