Menurut laporan oleh Bernama, Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) Pulau Pinang telah mengeluarkan 280 saman atas pelbagai kesalahan.
Operasi yang dinamakan Ops Bersepadu Krismas diadakan di dua lokasi, satu di Plaza Tol Jambatan Pulau Pinang dan satu lagi di Plaza Tol Sungai Dua.
Operasi dijalankan bersama-sama dengan Polis dari jam 9.30 malam hingga 5 pagi.
Menurut kenyataan yang dikeluarkan oleh JPJ, sejumlah 280 saman dikeluarkan atas pelbagai kesalahan, antaranya ialah tidak memiliki lesen memandu, cukai jalan tamat tempoh, tiada perlindungan insurans, nombor pendaftaran tidak mengikut spesifikasi yang ditetapkan, tidak mempamerkan stiker ‘L’, tiada cermin sisi, dan pengubahsuaian haram terhadap motosikal.
“Ops bersepadu ini bertujuan untuk memantau, mengesan, dan mengambil tindakan terhadap penunggang atau pemilik motosikal yang gagal mematuhi peraturan di bawah Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987 (Akta 333) dan Peraturan di bawahnya,” demikian kenyataan tersebut.
UPDATE ON 17/12/2020: The Penang ferry services for 4-wheelers will not be discontinued after December 31, 2020 as the government has asked for them to continue. A sum of RM30 million will be provided to the Penang Port Sdn Bhd, which operates the ferry services, for maintenance and repairs so that the two ferries can continue to be used.
If you have not travelled on the Penang ferry, or have not done so for a long time, your last chance to do so will be December 31, 2020. After that, the service that has been running for 126 years will cease for 4-wheeled vehicles but will still be available for pedestrians, motorcycles and bicycles. From January 1, 2021, motorcars and commercial vehicles will have to use the two bridges to cross over to the island or vice-versa.
The move to end ferry operations is partly due to the ferries being old and maintenance costs are high. Though there used to be a number of ferries before, the number has actually dropped to two (Pulau Talang Talang and Pulau Angsa) as the others have aged and were decommissioned. While their vehicle-carrying role may no longer be used, there are plans to preserve them by turning them into a floating restaurant and museum at the Tanjung City Marina in George Town.
Generations of Malaysians will remember the ride on the Penang ferries, which take about 15 to 20 minutes. There is time to stand on the deck and look out and enjoy the breeze.
During the first six months of next year, two speedboats will be used to provide ferry services 40 times a day. These will be able to take around 200 passengers at a time. Currently, 1.2 million people use the ferries daily. It is believed that one of the remaining ferries will be used in the short-term for ferrying motorcycles.
With the suspension of the vehicle ferry services, the Raja Tun Uda Terminal will be closed for renovation and the ferry operations will be moved to Swettenham Pier. After the work is completed, the terminal will be reopened for the ferry services. New rates will also be announced at that time and additional vessels will also be put into service.
From January 1, 2021, 4-wheeled vehicles will only be able to travel between the island and the mainland using the two bridges.
History of the Penang ferry service
Generations of Malaysians have travelled on the ferries to cross over to the island before the first Penang Bridge was opened in 1985. The first regular ferry service began in the late 1800s, 1893 or 1894, and it was operated by the Beng Brothers. At that time, their ferries used the Kedah Pier on the island and Bagan Tuan Kecil Pier on the mainland side in Butterworth.
As the use of the ferry services grew, so too did the company running them although it was eventually taken over entirely by one of the brothers. The harbour authorities ensured that proper facilities were constructed with piers extending further out so that the ferries could dock in deeper water.
The modern ferries as we know them today appeared in the late 1950s, and they had the ability to efficiently load and unload vehicles at both ends. In fact, most of these early ones were used for decades and by now, the remaining ones are about 40 years old. To the credit of the engineers who designed and built them, and the people who maintained them, the mechanical breakdown that resulted in services being suspended only took place in August this year – the first time in the 126-year history of the service.
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), pengimport rasmi kenderaan Porsche di Malaysia telah membuka kedai ‘pop-up’pertama di pusat bandaraya Pulau Pinang. Kedai tersebut terletak di pusat membeli-belah Gurney Paragon di Jalan Kelawai.
Peminat Porsche yang bertandang ke kedai pop-up tersebut akan disajikan dengan suasana mewah sambil menikmati secawan kopi gourmet ketika meninjau kereta yang terdapat di situ.
Selain itu, pengunjung turut diberi peluang memandu uji jentera Porsche yang disediakan – dengan syarat membuat temu janji lebih awal dengan Pusat Porsche Pulau Pinang.
Bukan itu sahaja, pakaian dan aksesori Porsche Driver Selection turut boleh didapati di kedai tersebut.
“Sebagai komitmen kami untuk menyediakan pengalaman unik dan tidak ternilai kepada pemilik Porsche di bahagian Utara, kedai ‘pop-up’ kami menawarkan servis ‘drop-off’- selepas mengadakan temu janji – sekiranya pemilik mahu menyelenggara kereta mereka. Pelanggan boleh meninggalkan kereta mereka sementara kami akan menguruskan penghantaran dan servis di Pusat Porsche Pulau Pinang,”jelas Ketua Pengarah Eksekutif SDAP, Christopher Hunter.
Kedai tersebut turut bakal menampilkan model 718 Cayman SportDesign Series yang baru dilancarkan. Siri terbaru itu merupakan model paling menyerlah dalam barisan 718 lain bukan sahaja daripada aspek prestasi bahkan reka bentuk dan gaya.
Dijual pada harga RM625,000 dengan hanya terhad kepada 15 unit sahaja, model 718 Cayman SportDesign didatangkan dengan waranti empat tahun dan pakej penyelenggaraan percuma.
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has officially launched the new 3S Porsche Centre Penang on 16th March 2017. The 35,575 sq ft facility is located along Jalan Baru in Seberang Perai and can be accessed from Penang island with the use of the first Penang bridge.
The RM15 Million facility boasts impressive capabilities such as a showroom with a capacity to display 10 cars, two air-conditioned dialogue bays and an after sales reception equipped with a Carrera Lounge. The service section of the facility features 9 service bays and a warehouse for spare parts. A welcomed addition to the centre is the Porsche Driver’s Selection shop where visitors are able to shop for their favourite Porsche branded apparel, personal accessories and toy models.
Speaking of the new facility, Arnt Bayer, Chief Executive Officer of Simer Darby Auto Performance, said, “We are thrilled to be moving into Penang with our third Porsche Centre in Malaysia.” He later added, “This new 3S Porsche Centre will enable us to deliver a higher level of customer satisfaction and a unique ownership experience for all Porsche owners and enthusiasts in the northern region.”
Martin Limpert (above, right), Managing Director of Porsche Asia Pacific, said: “The new Porsche Centre Penang marks another milestone for the Porsche growth in Malaysia and is a bold statement of SDAP’s commitment. I strongly believe in the long-term potential for Porsche in Malaysia and I am convinced that this latest addition to the Porsche dealer network will support our growth path and assure an outstanding customer experience.”
If your pockets are deep enough to own a Porsche and you happen to be in Penang, take the time to visit this impressive facility to enjoy all the ammenities that the centre has to offer.
