In a move to make commute easy for the attendees of the Northern Zone MADANI Rakyat activity, the government has launched free ferry and bus services. The event will take place at the Sungai Nibong Pesta location in Penang for three days beginning this Friday. A complimentary shuttle service will be offered from the jetty to the Sungai Nibong Pesta location. Visitors can also take use of free shuttle buses from Universiti Sains Malaysia and Queensbay Mall parking lots.
“We understand that the Pesta location is in a densely populated region, thus visitors are recommended to use public transportation. “Police have plans to overcome traffic congestion,” he stated in an interview with Mutiara FM radio today.
He also stated that free bus transport will operate from 10 am to 10 pm throughout the event.
Deputy State Secretary (Management) of Penang, Abdul Kahar Abdullah, announced the initiation of free ferry services from Sultan Abdul Halim jetty in Butterworth to Raja Tun Uda jetty on the island. Additionally, complimentary shuttle buses will transport visitors from the jetty to the event site, with further free bus services available from Universiti Sains Malaysia and Queensbay Mall parking lots.
Acknowledging the potential density at the Pesta site, Abdul Kahar encourages the utilization of public transportation, supported by police plans to manage traffic congestion.
The programme aims to attract 200,000 to 300,000 visitors from Penang, Kedah, and Perlis, offering services from 196 ministries and government agencies through 32 stalls. Notable attractions include a police payment counter providing up to 50% discount on traffic summonses, a career fair offering over 1,582 job opportunities, lucky draws, local entrepreneurship sales, and essential items sales under MADANI.
Participants of all ages can enjoy various activities tailored to their age groups, including children. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is slated to conclude the programme on May 5, attending the 2024 MADANI Aidilfitri celebration.
The MADANI Rakyat programme focuses on people’s well-being, unity, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), integrated public transport, agriculture, food security, STEM education, artificial intelligence, and various government services.
Organized by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) through the Project Acceleration and Coordination Unit (PACU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and the Penang government, the Northern Zone MADANI Rakyat programme encompasses Penang, Kedah, and Perlis.
For bus tickets to and from Penang, check out Penang Sentral bus terminal tickets or Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal tickets online on redBus for easy booking.
