Appoint more Justices of Peace, state govt urged


Penang Council of Justices of Peace president Datuk Seri R. Arunasalam (third right) presenting a memento to Vinayak as other VIPs look on at the fourth Mediation Skills Course at Royal Hotel in George Town.

THE Penang Council of Justices of Peace is hoping for the state government to resume the appointment of Justices of Peace (JP) as the last appointment was in 1990, nearly 30 years ago.

JP Council secretary Datuk Ong Seng Huat said the number of JPs in Penang has decreased over the years, with only 66 left.

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