Penang's iconic car-carrying ferries will cease operations after a century on Dec 31 when the service is finally halted.

The service is set to be replaced by smaller ferries, meant only for foot passengers and motorcycles, which are expected to arrive in about 18 months.

Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB), which will take over the ferry services from Prasarana Malaysia Bhd on Jan 1, said...