Vision for a smart city


New chief: Maimunah shaking hands with Yew after taking her oath of office.

GEORGE TOWN: The objective of creating a smart and intelligent city is possible with the right vision and manpower to carry out the plans, said new Penang Island City Council (MBPP) mayor Datuk Maimunah Mohd Sharif.

“The focus is to increase the quality of services provided by the city council and the amenities for the people,” she said at a press conference after being sworn in as the second mayor of MBPP at City Hall yesterday.

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