GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) will maintain its current leadership until the end of its term in July 2025.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow's office said that the state government, through the Penang state executive council, has not discussed any changes in PHEB leadership.
"The PHEB leadership will be maintained until the end of the term in July 2025.
"The state government will implement necessary decisions before the end of its term," he said on Friday (April 4).
It was reported on Sunday (March 30) that PHEB might see a leadership change following significant shifts in DAP after its March 16 elections.
PHEB, a statutory body, is currently chaired by Jelutong MP RSN Rayer, with Senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran as deputy chairman, and the current tenure of PHEB commissioners ends in July.
Deputy Chief Minister II Jagdeep Singh Deo was mentioned as a possible new leader.
"I am willing to head PHEB if needed, as there have been requests and memorandums from Indian organisations and people seeking a change in the board.
"There are experienced professionals and technocrats willing to assist the board if I were to helm it," Jagdeep said.
