THE five district officers dropped as Penang municipal councillors are being replaced by those who would better represent the people’s interests, said Penang Local Government and Traffic Management Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow.
“The new councillors are expected to represent the people better than the district officers who represent the government and are there (as councillors) by virtue of their position as district officers to give views on administrative issues,” he said yesterday.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
