PENANG: The state government has come under fire for appointing more political representatives than non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the local councils.
Commenting on the appointment of 48 new Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) and Seberang Prai Municipal Council (MPSP) councillors, Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) vice-president K. Koris said the state was the “birthplace” of NGOs.
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