There are plans to revitalise the waterfront stretch from Penang’s Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal to Tanjung City Marina into a commercial promenade. Penang Port Commission staff with the organisation’s commemorative 70th anniversary gold coin. “This is where the state government, Penang Port Commission, Transport Ministry and all other related agencies including the Railway Asset Corporation and Penang Port Sdn Bhd must hold a meeting and come together to realise this vision,” he said. “We want to expand that walkway to connect to the Swettenam Pier Cruise Terminal. Loke said there would be no construction of permanent structures as the entire area has to be maintained as a heritage zone.

Source: The Star January 30, 2026 07:11 UTC