Travellers face a long wait in hot conditions at the Butterworth train station. The Sultan Abdul Halim ferry terminal in Butterworth, with the Penang Sentral transport hub in the background. Century of transitionThe Penang ferry service is one of Malaysia’s most historic links, dating back to 1894. Penang Sentral, first proposed in 2007, took 11 years to open due to land acquisition disputes. Adjacent to Penang Sentral is the Butterworth KTM station, serving ETS and Komuter services, with covered pedestrian links designed to facilitate transfers.

Source: The Star January 14, 2026 09:45 UTC