About Hutan Melintang Ferry Terminal
A region in Bagan Datuk District of Perak, Hutan Melintang is a town located next to the Straits of Malacca. The common folks here are mostly involved in the fishing industry whereby occupations range from plantation workers, fisherman and farmers as Hutan Melintang is the biggest fishing village in Perak.
Hutan Melintang Ferry Terminal (also known as Pelabuhan Hutan Melintang) is a private-owned international ferry terminal which was established by Gadaf Marble Sdn Bhd in 1996. It is well-known as one of the major entryways to Perak from the sea particularly offering return services from Perak to North Sumatera in Indonesia. Hutan Melintang Ferry Terminal is approximately 80 kilometres south of Lumut and 120 kilometres north of Port Klang. The closest town with accommodations around is Simpang Empat located 15 kilometres away from the region of Hutan Melintang.
Popular Ferry Routes
Popular routes via Hutan Melintang Ferry Terminal in Perak
- Ferry from Tanjung Balai Asahan Ferry Terminal to Hutan Melintang Ferry Terminal
- Ferry from Hutan Melintang Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Balai Asahan Ferry Terminal
How to Get to Hutan Melintang Ferry Terminal
The international ferry terminal of Hutan Melintang is easily accessible by various modes of transportation. Private cars and taxis offer numerous services to get to Hutan Melintang Ferry Terminal.
Several nearby landmarks can be pinpoint to get easy access to the international ferry terminal of Hutan Melintang. These landmarks include Kolam Pancing Air Masin Bakau De Baruh (fishing pool) located 170 meters away from the terminal along with Teluk Intan Bus Station which is about 33 meters away from Hutan Melintang Ferry Terminal.
Popular Ferry Operator
Well-established ferry operators are available offering ferries with daily ferry trips departing from Hutan Melintang Ferry Terminal including Syarikat PT Melda
Facilities
The journey from Perak to Indonesia via Hutang Melintang Ferry Terminal takes about 7 to 8 hours of a ferry ride. Ferry service departs from Hutan Melintang Ferry Terminal on every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday to Tanjung Balai Asahan Terminal whereas from Tanjung Balai Asahan Terminal to Hutan Melintang Ferry Terminal, the ferry leaves on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
As it holds the status of an international ferry terminal, an abundance of amenities within the terminal is accessible for the convenience of public use. Hutan Melintang Ferry Terminal offers customs check with immigration and quarantine points located within the terminal. Shop lots selling local products as well as a canteen is also accessible along with a management office and ferry operator counters for any enquiries regarding departures.
Top Features:
- Public Toilets
- Muslim Prayer Room
- Management Office
- Ferry Operator Counters
- Parking lots
- Shop Outlets
- Canteen
Conclusion
Where nature, culture, delicious food and warm people will bring take on a journey towards ancient caves, pristine beaches and international heritage, Perak provides a variety of wondrous attractions to be explored. Getting to Malaysia’s beautiful state of Perak from Indonesia is now less of a hassle by boarding ferry services running through Hutan Melintang Ferry Terminal.
Contact Details
36200, 45100 Sungai Sumun, Perak
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