Penang island gets city status


View of George Town, Penang. - Filepic

GEORGE TOWN: The state government’s application for the Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) to be upgraded to a city council has been approved by the Cabinet.

The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) will be formed to replace the MPPP.

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