Transport & Mobility news in The Light City Penang

1. Penang says no mass stranding of passengers after Jakarta flights cancelled

   20 hours ago Free Malaysia Today Penang International Airport, Penang 9.4 km

   Penang state executive councillor Wong Hon Wai said there has been no mass stranding of Indonesian passengers at Penang International Airport after six Penang-Jakarta flights were cancelled on Sept 6. The cancellations were due to the temporary closure of Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport following the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. Wong also said the haze has not disrupted flight operations at the airport.

2. Anak Krakatau eruption: 41 flights from Malaysian airports to Jakarta cancelled

   1 day ago Berita Harian Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang 9.4 km

   A total of 41 flights from various Malaysian airports to Jakarta were cancelled today following the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport due to volcanic ash from the Anak Krakatau eruption. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd said the highest number of cancellations was recorded at KLIA with 30 flights.

3. Penang LRT works to close lane at Gat Lebuh Cecil for three nights from Sept 7

   4 days ago BusinessToday Malaysia Gat Lebuh Cecil, Penang 4.3 km

   A lane on Lebuh Raya Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu and Gat Lebuh Cecil in Penang will be closed from 10pm on 7 September to 5am on 10 September for utility relocation works for the Mutiara Line LRT project. MRT Corp advises motorists to use alternative routes and allow extra travel time.