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Penang's Pakatan Harapan coalition has committed to retaining its Barisan Nasional executive councillor until the next general election, honouring their 2023 electoral pact and seeking to strengthen cooperation ahead of polls.
A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigator testified that Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng consulted state government officers regarding the legality of a controversial tunnel project before proceeding.
A MACC investigating officer has rejected claims that the Penang undersea tunnel project inquiry was conducted unfairly, denying that authorities pressured witnesses into providing statements against former Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has cautioned that a new alliance between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional poses a significant challenge to Pakatan Harapan's political dominance in Penang, prompting calls for strategic reassessment.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has urged residents to use National Month as a platform for fostering unity and patriotism, cautioning against statements that could undermine national cohesion.
Penang will not delay its new water tariff, which took effect on July 1, despite calls for postponement. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says the increase is vital for funding RM2 billion in water infrastructure projects.
Penang's Pakatan Harapan coalition is intensifying preparations for the next general election, with all subcommittees directed to present progress reports by early August. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow emphasises the coalition remains focused on strengthening weaknesses and building on existing advantages.
Penang MCA has challenged the state government's claims about progress on the Air Itam bypass project, questioning whether stated completion percentages match ground realities and calling for full financial disclosure.
DAP politician Lim Guan Eng has publicly challenged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to address a substantial RM2.8 billion funding gap affecting Penang over the 2023-2025 period, raising questions about federal budget equity.
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DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng has pressured Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to settle what he describes as a RM2.8 billion funding shortfall owed to Penang and to fundamentally reform how federal finances reach state governments.