| Penang upgrade

ROYAL Caribbean Cruises has entered into a joint venture with Penang Port to upgrade Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal in Georgetown, Penang.

The US$35m project will extend the existing berths from 400m to 688m, allowing the terminal to dock two cruise ships carrying over 4,900 pax at any one time.

Plans include spaces for tour buses to ease the flow of traffic in the areas around the cruise terminal and improved accessibility for the aged and physically challenged throughout the terminal.