First, plan for second bridge was scrapped. Next, ferry fares shoot up. Quote:

Pedestrians and those with bicycles taking the ferry would be charged RM1.20 (from 60sen) and RM1.40 (from 70sen) respectively.

Motorists and motorcyclists would have to pay RM7.70 (from RM7) and RM2 (RM1.40) respectively, while monthly passes for students would be increased from RM2 to RM3.

Lorries, vans and buses would be charged RM13.20 from RM12.

By now, every penangite is scratching head, crying foul and pointing fingers. Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association (Fomca) vice-president K. Koris described the hike as too drastic and ridiculous while Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) president S.M. Mohd Idris said any increase should be justified with improved services.

But hey, hold on, Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) made the last increase on Nov 1, 1996 which is about 8 years ago. I strongly believe that, by now, the increase must have justified the inflation rate incurred throughtout the period.

Don’t quote me wrong, I’m neither pro-Gov nor anti-NGO, but sometimes, we need to learn how to adapt to this ever changing world. Worse, some who can afford to live in luxury, but not able to fork out a few penny, sounds idiotic, isn’t it?

Don’t you get what I mean now, do you?

NO?! Ok, probably jaywalker can give u a nice shot (read at your own risk). But, please don’t offend me if you feel offended afterwards, that’s not my issue.

Afterall, I can’t help that, sorry.

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