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GEORGE TOWN, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Penang Port Commission’s (PPC) newly launched E-Penang Dangerous Cargo and Free Zone (e-PDCFZ) platform marks a significant milestone in the commission’s push towards smarter and more transparent port governance.
GEORGE TOWN, May 13 (Bernama) – The Penang Port Commission (PPC) has strengthened precautionary and health surveillance measures at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) following international reports of a cluster of Hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship.
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s move to position Penang Port, anchored by Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT), as the main homeport for the northern region is expected to elevate Penang’s role within Malaysia’s maritime ecosystem and strengthen regional economic connectivity.
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Penang is steering towards robust expansion in its cruise tourism sector, with passenger numbers projected to rise by 47 per cent in 2026, driven by expanded homeporting, strengthened regional itineraries and intensified destination marketing.
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Penang’s tourism industry is poised for a major boost with the launch of the “Penang Princess”, the state’s first high-end cruise ship restaurant designed to enhance its maritime attractions.
GEORGE TOWN, July 4 (Bernama) — Malaysia is set to welcome its first Chinese cruise ship to be homeported in the country with the arrival of M/V Piano Land, following a strategic partnership between Hwajing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd and Chinese cruise line Astro Ocean Cruise.
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Penang Port continued its excellent performance in cargo handling in 2024, handling 32.33 million freight weight tonnes, an increase of 0.77 per cent.
