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Penangites shocked over ferry services not getting subsidised diesel, recording losses

Locals question how one of island’s most crucial public transportation services never qualified for subsidised diesel from the get-go following targeted subsidy implementation in June

Penang ferry services incur RM14 mil in losses per year

High cost incurred from non-subsidised diesel, annual inspections, mandatory maintenance works, service insurance, cite Zairil Khir Johari

It’s back to square one for Penang ferry leaseholder with vessel now afloat

Printhero Merchandise chief executive Abdul Hadi Abu Osman says firm must redo ferry refurbishment

‘Penang’s iconic ferries rotting away and could be set for scrap heap’

Two of six vessels might still be salvageable for other purposes, but none suitable for transport, says CM Chow Kon Yeow

Headed for the scrap pile: Penang to dispose of retired ferries after one sinks

Decision made as the four iconic vessels have structural rot and are beyond repair
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