Despite earlier talk that Umno’s Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican would be made Penang Deputy Chief Minister, it looks like PKR’s Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid (left) and DAP’s Jagdeep Singh Deo will now fill the two posts. An Umno man, however, will be named to the exco.
After 15 years, Umno man to get exco post; Jagdeep and Mohamad to be DCM
GEORGE TOWN: Penang DAP vice-chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo and PKR’s Batu Maung assemblyman Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid look likely to fill the two deputy chief minister posts, which has usually been reserved for an Indian and a Malay.
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