PENANG state representatives and leaders would deliver their best to the people following the mandate given by the rakyat.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow assured the people that the Unity government assemblymen and leaders would fulfil their responsibilities to the people.
He thanked the voters in Seberang Perai, especially in Jawi, Bukit Tambun and Sungai Acheh for giving the mandate to the Unity government’s elected representatives.
“Jawi assemblyman H’ng Mooi Lye is now the state Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman.
“I believe he will do his best for Jawi and the state.
“Bukit Tambun assemblyman Goh Choon Aik has been appointed as a director for Penang Development Corporation (PDC) and InvestPenang. I am sure he would be able to contribute much to the state with his expertise in development.
“Goh has also won the Bukit Tambun seat with an increased majority of 3,000-odd votes.
“Meanwhile, veteran politician Datuk Law Choo Kiang has been appointed as the Penang State Legislative Assembly Speaker for the third term,” Chow said in his speech during the Unity dinner at SJK (C) Pai Teik in Nibong Tebal today.
Chow also mentioned that Sungai Acheh assemblyman Rashidi Zinol has been appointed as the state Trade, Entrepreneurial Development and Rural Development Committee chairman.
“This is a remarkable feat for the people in the south Seberang Perai district,” he said.
Chow, who is the Batu Kawan MP, said he would look into the traffic issues faced by the residents there.
Among those present at the event were H’ng, Rashidi, Law, Goh, and other distinguished guests.