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BUTTERWORTH: An iconic Penang ferry moored at the Sultan Abdul Halim Terminal here sank early this morning.

The Penang Port Commission (PPC) is currently working to salvage the ferry while the fire and rescue department is preventing oil from spilling into the sea.

It is understood that the ferry began to lean to one side before sinking at around 3am after strong winds snapped its mooring ropes.

PPC chairman Yeoh Soon Hin confirmed the incident and said a press release would be issued soon.

The iconic Penang ferry service, which had operated for 126 years, was discontinued in 2020 and replaced with speedboats for passenger transport and ferries for motorcycles and bicycles.