Patahiyah set to become first woman council chief

GEORGE TOWN: Penang Mu­­nicipal Council (MPPP) secretary Patahiyah Ismail is set to become the first woman to helm a local authority in the country.

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said he would propose for Patahiyah to be appointed MPPP president during the state exco meeting on Tuesday.

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