Penang backbencher proposes English as state's second official language

GEORGE TOWN: A backbencher Monday suggested that the DAP government of Penang consider making English the second official language of the state, in view of the desire to make George Town an international city.

Jagdeep Singh Deo (DAP-Datuk Keramat) said English was also important because it was the lingua franca in most countries of the world.