Off the Malaysian state of Penang, the passenger ferry Teluk Bahang collided with the vessel MV Mekar Jaya within port limits, injuring 21 of the 92 people on board. All injured passengers were taken to hospital, ferry services continue operating, and port as well as fire and rescue authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
According to the Penang Port Commission, on the evening of September 1, 2026, the passenger ferry Teluk Bahang was involved in a collision with the vessel MV Mekar Jaya near the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal at Butterworth, within the Penang Port limits. Initial reports indicate that MV Mekar Jaya was en route from Butterworth Deep Water Wharves to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal at the time of the incident, while the ferry was heading toward the Sultan Abdul Halim terminal. A total of 92 people were involved, and authorities stated that 21 passengers sustained injuries, with six reported to be in serious condition. All injured were transported to nearby hospitals, and there were no immediate reports of fatalities.
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