BUTTERWORTH: It is not just roads – even the railway station and the ferry terminal are clogged with thousands of people. Trains bringing people to Penang were packed to capacity and the railway station, connecting roads and the ferries to the island were jammed with commuters on foot. A check by The Star showed clogged roads across the city while long lines of people queued outside popular food joints and attractions. Comm Azizee said congestion on several routes is expected, particularly at the entrances of both the bridges to Penang island, with traffic expected to surge. In another development, residents and traders in Pulau Tikus were up in arms after Penang Island City Council (MBPP) built road railings to block motorists from stopping on the double-yellow line to buy things or get services from the shops.

Source: The Star December 25, 2025 02:37 UTC