Uber makes presence felt in Penang


They’ve got the app: Chan (left) and Uber Malaysia Everywhere GM Kenny Choong showing Uber’s app at the press conference announcing Uber’s launch in Penang.

App taxi service wants to be recognised as professional transport service

WATCHING silently at the back of Uber’s press conference in George Town is a senior Penang official from the Tourism and Culture Ministry recently.

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