![Stranded ferry with over 500 people onboard safely towed to Kuala Kedah passenger ferry jetty Stranded ferry with over 500 people onboard safely towed to Kuala Kedah passenger ferry jetty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666522166_FeriLangkawiferi.jpg)
Stranded ferry with over 500 people onboard safely towed to Kuala Kedah passenger ferry jetty
The ferry carrying over 500 passengers and crew members that was stranded at around 3 pm while on its way to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah has been safely towed to the Kuala Kedah Ferry Jetty last night.
Sun Oct 23 2022
![New passenger jetty to be built to Langkawi New passenger jetty to be built to Langkawi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81662801541_TBWEEKASIONJETI.jpg)
New passenger jetty to be built to Langkawi
The MOT plans to build a new jetty for passenger ferry operations to Langkawi as a long-term solution to the sedimentation problems that often occur at the Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis jetties.
Sat Sep 10 2022
![Passenger ferry service from Butterworth to Penang to begin earlier from tomorrow Passenger ferry service from Butterworth to Penang to begin earlier from tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41641723147_TanTeikCheng.jpg)
Passenger ferry service from Butterworth to Penang to begin earlier from tomorrow
The first passenger ferry service from Butterworth to Penang will depart earlier from tomorrow in conjunction with the reopening of schools.
Sun Jan 09 2022
![Over 100 evacuated in ferry accident off Brooklyn Over 100 evacuated in ferry accident off Brooklyn](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51623021130_KemalanganFeri.jpg)
Over 100 evacuated in ferry accident off Brooklyn
A passenger ferry with more than 100 people aboard ran aground in New York City and was taking on water Saturday.
Sun Jun 06 2021
![MCO: Langkawi-Kuala Perlis ferry services suspended MCO: Langkawi-Kuala Perlis ferry services suspended](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41610670939_RORO.jpg)
MCO: Langkawi-Kuala Perlis ferry services suspended
The frequency of ferry services for the Langkawi-Kuala Kedah route has also been reduced to one trip as compared to six before the MCO was implemented.
Fri Jan 15 2021
![Local artist dedicates sand sculpture in Langkawi to nation's frontliners Local artist dedicates sand sculpture in Langkawi to nation's frontliners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61609843973_petugasbarisanhada.jpg)
Local artist dedicates sand sculpture in Langkawi to nation's frontliners
The sand sculpture, 3.048 metres long and 1.6764 metres high, was carved at the passenger ferry terminal in Kuah by Mohammad Ikhwan Ibrahim.
Tue Jan 05 2021
![French ferry evacuated after mystery underwater blast French ferry evacuated after mystery underwater blast](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/71470029480_MarseilleMap.jpg)
French ferry evacuated after mystery underwater blast
France has been on high alert following the Bastille Day truck attack in Nice which killed 84 and the militant murder of a priest last week.
Mon Aug 01 2016
![Owner, crew of capsized Philippine ferry charged with murder Owner, crew of capsized Philippine ferry charged with murder](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/61435834654_FerryCapsize.jpg)
Owner, crew of capsized Philippine ferry charged with murder
Philippine police have filed murder charges against the owner and crew of a passenger ferry that capsized and left 56 dead.
Sat Jul 04 2015
![At least 36 dead after Philippine ferry capsizes: official At least 36 dead after Philippine ferry capsizes: official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81435823021_MapPhilippines.jpg)
At least 36 dead after Philippine ferry capsizes: official
At least 36 people were killed after a passenger ferry with close to 200 people on board capsized in rough waters in the central Philippines
Thu Jul 02 2015
![21 dead, dozens missing after Myanmar ferry sinks 21 dead, dozens missing after Myanmar ferry sinks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-03/51426327776_295x200.jpg)
21 dead, dozens missing after Myanmar ferry sinks
At least 21 people were killed and 26 others reported missing after a passenger ferry carrying more than 200 people sank off the coast of western Myanmar, police said Saturday.
Sat Mar 14 2015
![Najib announces 7 initiatives, projects to continue Labuan's development Najib announces 7 initiatives, projects to continue Labuan's development](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-02/81425131704_120x90.jpg)
Najib announces 7 initiatives, projects to continue Labuan's development
They include continuing subsidising the Labuan passenger ferry worth RM15 million a year and developing a mini UTC to serve the public better.
Sun Mar 01 2015
![South Korean Prime Minister resigns South Korean Prime Minister resigns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-04/81398562701_295x200.jpg)
South Korean Prime Minister resigns
South Korea's Prime Minister Chung Hong-Won tendered his resignation Sunday over the sinking of a passenger ferry that left more than 300 people dead or missing.
Sun Apr 27 2014