Penang govt criticised over alleged failure to address flood problems affecting Kg Pertama vegetable farmers


MCA vice-president Datuk Tan Teik Cheng (left) talking with farmers on floods issue at their area behind SJKC Seng Keow in Permatang Pauh. —ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

BUTTERWORTH: Penang MCA chairman Datuk Tan Teik Cheng has criticised the Pakatan Harapan state government over its alleged failure in addressing the flood problems affecting Kampung Pertama vegetable farmers.

"The vegetable seedlings that were originally thriving were washed away after the floods where 40 vegetable farmers were left speechless and suffered heavy losses,” said Teik Cheng, who is also MCA vice-president.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Anwar's phone-call diplomacy wins safe Hormuz access
ESMOD Kuala Lumpur unveils Graduation Fashion Show 2026
Annas Sulaiman named new Wangsa Maju OCPD
Drunk driver in fatal Klang crash to be charged today
Jobless man charged with attempted murder of wife in Perak Tengah
Mara adopts two of Amirul Hafiz's sons
Car makers staying put�–�for now
Tears flow as eldest child scores 9As
Accept SPM results with open heart, says Zahid
‘Swift action key to curbing graft in the public sector’

Others Also Read