PUTRAJAYA, Dec 20 — The government has agreed to provide a diesel subsidy to ferry, passenger boat, and roll-on roll-off (roro) ferry operators on the main islands, effective January 1.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — The Federal government has intervened to order Langkawi Ferry Line Ventures Sdn Bhd to rescind its decision to raise the fares of its Langkawi ferry service, which was announced less than 24 hours ago.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has warned ferry operators that they will not be eligible for diesel subsidies if they hike fares, particularly for locals and domestic tourists.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) has been asked to promptly assess flood-affected areas, particularly on the East Coast, to determine whether the construction of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has contributed to the disaster.

ALOR SETAR, Sept 19 — Ten ferry trips on the Langkawi-Kuala Kedah-Langkawi route were cancelled due to strong winds and waves today.

KUALA PERLIS, Sept 16 — A ferry that ran aground after hitting a sandbank while carrying 567 passengers from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi at 2.30pm today has safely continued its trip to Langkawi tonight.

ALOR SETAR, Sept 16 — A ferry carrying 567 passengers ran aground on a sandbank due to strong winds, approximately 0.5 nautical miles from Kuala Perlis, today.

BUKIT MERTAJAM, July 28 — The six iconic Penang ferries, which are no longer in use, may be disposed of if no parties are interested in taking over or refurbishing them, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.