Ewon fully supports upgrade of Penampang District Council to municipal status


Deputy Chief Minister cum state Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam (fourth right) presenting the letter of appointment to one of the Penampang District Council member, as Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick looks on (second left).

KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Ewon Benedick has voiced his support for the Penampang District Council to be upgraded to municipal council status.

However, Penampang District Council members have a duty to assist in realising this goal, the Penampang MP said on Thursday (April 13).

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