GEORGE TOWN: Motorists do not need to pay parking fees at all Penang Smart Parking (PSP) lots in Penang island on Friday (Nov 18) and Saturday (Nov 19), says Datuk Yew Tung Seang.
The Penang Island City Council mayor said the free parking announcement was in line with the announcement made by caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob who had declared Nov 18 and 19 as public holidays.
"Motorists who park their vehicles at the PSP lots in Penang island do not have to pay parking fees on those two announced dates," he said after chairing the MBPP special meeting on Tuesday . Meanwhile, in conjunction with polling day for the 15th General Election on Saturday, Penang Hill Corporation would provide free round-trip funicular services to encourage voters who vote at Dataran Bukit Bendera to fulfil their obligations.
In a statement Tuesday , PHC said in conjunction with GE15, free round-trip funicular service would be provided to voters who needed to vote at Dataran Bukit Bendera."Voters who vote at Dataran Bukit Bendera must first register at the special counter at the lower station to confirm their identity."In addition to voters, PHC will provide free round-trip funicular services to civil servants and staff who must be on duty so that voting can proceed smoothly.
"PHC hopes that by allowing voters to use the funicular train for free, all voters who must go to Dataran Bukit Bendera to cast their ballots will be encouraged to fulfil their civic duty on polling day," it read.
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