CONTINUE Leading Penang.
That is the theme which Pakatan Harapan candidate Chow Kon Yeow has chosen for his election campaign booklet.
Chow, who is also the caretaker Penang Chief Minister, said he chose the theme because should he be given the mandate, he would be leading Penang.
“The Padang Kota representative will be leading Penang as what was agreed by Pakatan Harapan. We also received an endorsement from Barisan Nasional yesterday,” Chow told the media before his walkabout in Padang Kota this morning.
The booklet contains Chow’s biography, political career history, and messages for his constituents.
Chow hoped voters would continue to give their support to him to represent Padang Kota.
“They do not have to only read the election campaign booklet as it has limited pages. Please vote based on the success of Penang that we (Pakatan Harapan) have achieved over the past 15 years, and my service to Penang and the people as the Chief Minister for the past five years,” he said.
Chow said he hoped to form a new (unity) state government after the state election.
“Our Padang Kota Pakatan Harapan team is also reaching out to Padang Kota registered voters, who are currently residing elsewhere.
“There are many residents who may have already moved out of Padang Kota following the repeal of the Rent Control Act 1966.
“However, they could still be registered voters of Padang Kota. We are reaching out to them through postal services,” Chow said.
Chow added that Padang Kota has a mixture of residential and commercial spaces.
“Following tradition, we visited Campbell Street right after the nomination of candidates on Nomination Day.
“We will continue to campaign and engage with the people,” he said.
Separately, Chow said he would decide later whether Aug 12 would be declared a special holiday.
“We need to consider the views of others, especially the industries and businesses.
“Usually, we receive complaints from industries and businesses when we announce special holidays,” Chow said.
When asked how much the industries would stand to lose if Aug 12 is declared a special holiday, Chow said he does not have the figure.