Penang island mayor takes a bow

Yew (centre, holding bouquet) posing with MBPP councillors and staff after chairing his final council meeting. He will retire next month.

MAKING things “smarter” was the driving force for outgoing Penang Island mayor Datuk Yew Tung Seang.

In his speech after chairing his final Penang Island City Council (MBPP) meeting, Yew said he had stayed true to his overriding mission.