Distrust behind the smiles


It is inconceivable that Datuk Dr Mansor Othman can continue as Deputy Chief Minister of Penang after leaked transcripts of a PKR meeting reveal his distrust for Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.

THERE were smiles and even some hand-holding as two of the most powerful men in Penang tried to show a packed media conference that their relationship is still on track.

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