Patahiyah sworn-in as Penang’s first mayor

GEORGE TOWN: Datuk Patahiyah Ismail (pic) has been sworn-in as the first mayor of the Penang Island City Council (MBPP).

The historic ceremony witnessed by invited dignitaries saw the arrival of Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas and his consort Toh Puan Majimor Shariff at 10.30am Tuesday, followed by the singing of the Negaraku and state anthem, Untuk Negeri Kita.