ALOR SETAR — A total of 99,128 ferry tickets from Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis to Langkawi and vice versa have been sold so far in conjunction with the Aidiladha celebrations and school holidays.
Langkawi Ferry Line Ventures Sdn Bhd Consortium Operations Manager Lieutenant Commander (Retd) Norhafiz Abdul Wahid said 120 normal trips were planned and 53 additional trips were available from May 21 to June 7.
“It is estimated that 100,000 visitors will use the passenger ferry service by entering both routes, namely Langkawi-Kuala Kedah-Langkawi and Langkawi-Kuala Perlis-Langkawi. A total of 99,128 tickets have been sold through online ticket sales, counters and reservations.
“Passenger ferry operations begin from 7am to 7pm and will be extended until 10pm subject to high demand for online ticket sales,” he said in a statement today.
He said that despite the global geopolitical crisis and high fuel costs, it did not affect visitors from entering the legendary island by choosing holiday packages available in Langkawi.
“To avoid tickets running out, visitors are advised to purchase tickets online via the Cuti-Cuti Langkawi application.
“We will ensure that passenger ferry operations are on high alert throughout the school holiday and Aidiladha season,” he said.
— BERNAMA